Damon Gupton is a known name in both the music and acting industries, having found much success in both. He has been actively involved in show business since the late 1990s and has continued to wow audiences with his work in orchestra, movies, and TV shows. Damon has appeared in projects such as Deadline, The Divide, Criminal Minds, La La Land, and Whiplash to name a few.
Thanks to the amazing work he has put out over the years, Damon has garnered attention from people around the world. And along with it has come to an interest to know more about him. So, in this biography, we will learn more about talented individuals.
Where Is Damon Gupton From?
The Whiplash star was born Damon Jamal Gupton in Detroit, Michigan, on January 4, 1973. He has remained very secretive about his childhood and family. However, we do know that he is a proud Detroit native. Well, we hope that in the coming days, we will learn more about Damon Gupton’s family life.
Talking about education, Damon seems to have completed his high school studies in Detroit itself. He then attended the University of Michigan and directed a musical ensemble there. Gupton graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in music education and also received the Emerging Artist Award from the university’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance Alumni Society.
Following this, Damon attended and graduated from Juilliard School where he studied drama. He also studied conducting with David Zinman and Murry Sidlin at the Aspen Music Festival and School. Furthermore, Gupton also attended Washington, D.C.’s National Conducting Institute where he studied with Leonard Slatkin.
Looking at his educational journey, it is evident that Damon has been trained well in all aspects of art.
What Projects Has Damon Gupton Worked On?
As aforementioned, Damon Gupton studied music and conducting at various institutes around the US. He was an American Conducting Fellow at Houston Symphony in 2004 and also the assistant conductor for the Kansas City Symphony in 2006. Furthermore, Gupton has also served as a guest conductor with various orchestras such as Cleveland Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, Detroit Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, and Princeton Symphony Orchestra to name a few.
Additionally, Damon has also served as a guest conductor internationally for the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Orquesta Filarmonica de UNAM, and the NHK Orchestra of Tokyo. Besides his work as a conductor, Gupton has also starred in many Broadway and off-Broadway productions. A few of the stage roles include Clybourne Park, Black Bottom, Superior Donuts, Othello, The Story, An American Daughter, and Meg’s New Friend. His performances in the plays at various theaters have been applauded by critics and audiences alike.
Along with on-stage performances, Damon is also known for his on-screen presence. As per IMDb, his debut came in 1999 playing Sammy Morris in an episode of Law & Order. He followed it up with appearances in the shows, Third Watch and The Wonderful World of Disney. In 2000, Gupton started playing one of the main characters, Charles Foster in the NBC drama Deadline. He appeared in 13 episodes of the show.
The Detroit native’s big screen debut was in the 2002 movie, Unfaithful and he also appeared in an episode of the show Hack that year. Following this he appeared in numerous projects few of which are listed below:
- Helen at Risk
- Conviction
- Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
- Clybourne Park
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
- The Last Airbender
- Strange Brew
- Drift
2011 saw Damon playing the role of Detective Evrad Velerio in the NBC police procedural Prime Suspect. Then had small parts in The Newsroom, Rake, and Suits, The Divide, Empire, and many others. Moreover, Gupton is also recognized for his appearances in television shows such as The Player, Goliath, Bates Motel, Criminal Minds, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, and Black Lightning. He also worked on the movies, La La Land, Always Watching: A Marble Hornets Story, Whiplash and This IS 40 to name a few.
It is evident that Damon Gupton’s fortune and fame come from his career as an actor and orchestral conductor. Well, we hope he finds even more success in the coming days.
Is Damon Gupton Married?
While we have taken a deep look at the talented musician and actor’s career trajectory, his personal life is a different story altogether. Damon has not talked about his relationships and loves life to date as he prefers to keep it private. Moreover, his social media pages also do not give us any clue regarding his personal life.
But we hope that in the coming days, we will find out if Damon Gupton has a partner. Also, we hope he is enjoying his time performing on and off stage.