1. Gavin Lee is an English actor who has appeared on the stage in musical theatre, playing Bert in the musical Mary Poppins, in both the West End and on Broadway, and Squidward Tentacles in the original Broadway cast of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical.
Gavin Lee appeared in the dance play Contact in the West End at the Queen's Theatre, opening in October 2002.
In 2004, Gavin Lee auditioned to be the Bert understudy in the London production of Mary Poppins, but won the role outright.
Gavin Lee originated the role of Bert in the original West End production.
Gavin Lee starred as Bert in the Broadway production of Mary Poppins.
Gavin Lee was chosen for the Broadway role because of his critically acclaimed performance as Bert in the West End production.
Gavin Lee departed the Broadway production after nearly two years to launch the US National Tour, but returned to the Broadway production in August 2010 until January 2013.
Gavin Lee was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical at the 2005 Olivier Awards and the 2005 Theatregoer's Choice Awards for originating the West End role of Bert.
Gavin Lee won the 2007 Drama Desk Award for Featured Actor in a Musical and an award for Outstanding Broadway Debut at the 63rd annual Theatre World Awards.
In June 2008, Gavin Lee performed in a concert version of Show Boat at Carnegie Hall as Frank Schultz.
Gavin Lee again reunited with Kelly when he returned to the role of Bert in the Broadway production of Mary Poppins on 24 August 2010.
Gavin Lee took over the role of Jerry Travers in the West End production of Top Hat beginning 5 February 2013.
Gavin Lee joined the Broadway revival of Les Miserables as Thenardier beginning 3 March 2015.
Gavin Lee played Squidward Tentacles in SpongeBob SquarePants, the Broadway Musical.
Gavin Lee reprised his role as Squidward for the Broadway run of the musical, starting with November 2017 previews at the Palace Theatre and remaining until it closed in September 2018.
Gavin Lee was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Squidward.
Gavin Lee then went on to star in the tribute revue Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends, which opened at the Gielgud Theatre on 3 October 2023 following preview performances that began on 21 September.