Aaron Kyle Tveit (/təˈveɪt/;[1] born October 21, 1983) is an American actor and singer. He is known for originating the roles of Gabe in Next to Normal, Frank Abagnale Jr. in the stage version of Catch Me If You Can, and the role of Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. He is also known for his recurring role as Tripp van der Bilt on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl, his portrayal of Enjolras in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables, as Mike Warren on the USA Network series Graceland, and as Danny Zuko in Grease Live. Tveit also starred in the CBS series BrainDead as Gareth Ritter. In 2019, Tveit originated the role of Christian in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. 003–2007: Early career and Broadway debut Tveit began his professional career in 2003 when he joined the national tour of Rent as Steve and the understudy for Roger/Mark. He was in his second year of studying at Ithaca College at the time; nine years later, in 2012, Tveit completed his college degree, thanks in part to many of his theater roles counting as college credit.[11] Following Rent, he returned to school briefly only to be cast as Link Larkin in the first national tour of Hairspray. It was in the role of Link Larkin that Tveit made his Broadway debut in 2006.[12] In the following two years, he performed in regional productions including the Barrington Stage Company's Calvin Berger in July 2007 where he played Matt and as D'Artagnan in a musical adaptation of Th