Will Swenson Biography: Spouse, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Films, Awards

Will Swenson is a proud American actor and singer whose talent lights up stages and screens, making his country shine.

From starring in LDS films like The Singles Ward to earning a Tony nomination for his role in Hair on Broadway, Will’s journey shows the power of the American dream.

Profile

• Full Name: William Swenson
• Stage Name: Will Swenson
• Born: October 26, 1972
• Age: 52 years old
• Birthplace: Provo, Utah, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Writer, Director
• Height: 6’2” (1.88 m)
• Religion: Non-practicing Mormon
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Robert Swenson
• Spouse: Audra McDonald (m. 2012)
• Children: Bridger Swenson, Sawyer Swenson, Sally Swenson
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth:$2 million to $5 million

Early Life & Education

Will Swenson was born on October 26, 1972, in Provo, Utah. Raised in a creative family, he’s the grandson of playwrights James Nathan Hale and Ruth Hale, who also acted, sparking his love for theater.

His ethnicity is White (Caucasian), and he was raised in the Mormon faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, though he stopped practicing by 2008.

Will attended Cottonwood High School in Utah, where he explored his passion for performing. He went on to study at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, focusing on fine arts, which helped him build his acting and singing skills.

Career

Will Swenson started his career at Walt Disney World, earning his Equity card with roles in Beauty and the Beast Live: On Stage and the Hoop Dee Doo Revue.

He gained early fame in LDS cinema, starring as Jonathan Jordan in The Singles Ward (2002) and its sequel The Singles 2nd Ward (2007).

He co-wrote, directed, and acted in the LDS mockumentary Sons of Provo (2004). His Broadway breakthrough came in 2009 as Berger in the revival of Hair, for which he earned a Tony Award nomination.

He starred as Inspector Javert in the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Misérables and played Earl in Waitress (2018).

In 2022, he took on the lead role of Neil Diamond in A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, first in Boston and then on Broadway.

On TV, he played Pan in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2020), Sebastian in First Kill (2022), and Henry Donnenfeld in Hit and Run (2021).

His film roles include The Switch (2010), This Is Where I Leave You (2014), and The Greatest Showman (2017) as P.T. Barnum’s father. Will’s work celebrates American storytelling and talent.

Social Media

• Twitter handle: @WillSwenson

Personal Life

Will Swenson, 52, is happily married to Broadway star Audra McDonald. They met during a production of 110 in the Shade in 2007, got engaged in January 2012, and married on October 6, 2012.

They have a daughter, Sally, born in October 2016. Will has two sons, Bridger (born 2001) and Sawyer (born 2004), from his first marriage to Amy Westerby, which ended in divorce.

He stands at 6’2” (1.88 m), with green eyes and dark brown hair, giving him a strong stage presence. Will lives in New York with his family, embracing the American way of life.

Net Worth

Will Swenson’s net worth is estimated to be between $2 million and $5 million.

His income comes from his Broadway roles, TV appearances, film work, and writing and directing projects, such as Sons of Provo.

His success shows how talent and dedication can lead to the American dream, inspiring fans nationwide.

Filmography

• The Singles Ward (2002) – Jonathan Jordan
• Sons of Provo (2004) – Will Jensen (also co-writer, director)
• The Singles 2nd Ward (2007) – Jonathan Jordan
• The Switch (2010) – Actor
• This Is Where I Leave You (2014) – Younger Mort
• The Greatest Showman (2017) – Philo Barnum
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2007) – Guest role
• The Good Wife (2012) – Guest role
• No Tomorrow (2016) – Pete
• The Code (2019) – Guest role
• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2020) – Pan
• Hit and Run (2021) – Henry Donnenfeld
• The Bite (2021) – Capt. Jason Hunt
• First Kill (2022) – Sebastian
• Miss Saigon (2002) – Chris (second national tour)
• 110 in the Shade (2007) – Starbuck
• Lestat (2006) – Supporting role
• Brooklyn (2004) – Supporting role
• Rock of Ages (Off-Broadway) – Stacee Jaxx
• Hair (2008–2010) – Berger (Broadway and West End)
• Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (2010) – Tick/Mitzi (Toronto)
• Les Misérables (2014) – Inspector Javert
• Waitress (2018) – Earl
• Jerry Springer: The Opera (2018) – Satan
• A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical (2022–present) – Neil Diamond (Then)