A native New Yorker, Demosthenes Chrysan has worked as an actor with such world-renowned theatre directors as Bartlett Sher at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, Howard Davies at London's Royal National Theatre and Oskar Eustis at Trinity Repertory Theatre. In addition to performing the classics, he has originated leading roles in many world-premiere productions, including the Drama-Desk-nominated "Aftermath," for New York Theatre Workshop, and has excelled at playing characters of diverse nationalities and cultures, including Russian, Arab, Israeli, Greek and Afghan.
On American and British television, he has worked opposite Tina Fey, Louis CK, Chris Messina, Stephen Graham and Peter Mullan.
Before beginning his acting career, Demosthenes received a Bachelor of Arts from New York University, double-majoring in Politics & History; and a Masters of International Affairs, from Columbia University.
Demosthenes began his acting studies under the tutelage of Elizabeth Dillon, at HB Studios and has been working as a professional actor since 2001. He is a citizen of both the United States and European Union.
