Will Chase Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Kids, Spouse

Frank William Chase, professionally known as Will Chase, is an American actor, director, singer, and producer renowned for his versatile work on Broadway and television, particularly as country star Luke Wheeler on Nashville.

A Tony Award nominee, he has built a career blending musical theater, dramatic roles, and recent directorial efforts in documentaries while maintaining a strong presence in both stage and screen.

Will Chase
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Real Name:	Frank William Chase
Stage Name:	Will Chase
Born:	12 September 1970 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Frankfort, Kentucky
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	1.83 m
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jerald L. Chase, Betty J. Chase
Siblings:	2
Spouse:	Stephanie Gibson (2009–2012), Lori Chase (1998–2008)
Relationship:	Ingrid Michaelson
Children:	Daisy Chase, Gracie Chase
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Singer
Net Worth:	$2–5 million

Early Life and Education

Will Chase came into the world on September 12, 1970, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to parents Jerald L. Chase and Betty J. Chase. As the youngest of three sons, he was raised in rural Kentucky and graduated from Western Hills High School.

He pursued higher education at Oberlin College’s Conservatory of Music, earning a Bachelor of Music degree while training as a percussionist, conductor, and actor. He is of White American ethnicity, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Will Chase launched his professional acting career in the late 1990s after moving to Chicago, where he earned Joseph Jefferson Award nominations for regional theater work. He made his Broadway debut and built a reputation as a versatile leading man in musicals such as Rent, Miss Saigon, The Full Monty, and Kiss Me, Kate.

His breakthrough stage recognition came with a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for The Mystery of Edwin Drood in 2013.

On television, Chase gained wider fame as Luke Wheeler on ABC’s Nashville (2013–2017). He has appeared in numerous series including Smash, Rescue Me, Sharp Objects, Stranger Things, Dopesick, and The Crowded Room.

In recent years, he has expanded into directing and producing documentaries, with award-winning shorts like Coming Home: The Guggenheim Grotto Back in Ireland. His multifaceted talents continue to span stage, screen, and behind-the-camera projects.

Awards and Nominations

• Tony Award Nomination – Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, 2013)
• Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination
• Joseph Jefferson Award Nominations (regional theater)

Social Media

• Instagram: @willchase

Personal Life

Will Chase, 55 years old and 1.83 m tall, was previously married to Lori Chase (1998–2008) and Stephanie Gibson (2009–2012). He shares daughters Daisy Chase and Gracie Chase with one of his former spouses.

He has been in relationships with actress Debra Messing and is currently partnered with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. Chase resides in Brooklyn, New York, and often speaks about balancing his creative pursuits with fatherhood and personal growth.

Net Worth

Will Chase has an estimated net worth in the range of $2–5 million. Primary sources of income include long-running Broadway roles, television series like Nashville, voice work, directing projects, and other entertainment ventures.

Filmography

• Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway (2008)
• Nashville (2013–2017)
• Smash (2012–2013)
• Sharp Objects (2018)
• Stranger Things (guest)
• Dopesick (2021)
• The Crowded Room (2023)

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