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David Bedella (born 25 September 1962 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American TV and stage actor.

Bedella is perhaps most noted for his role in Jerry Springer - The Opera, where he played both the Warm Up Man (in the First Act) and Satan in the Second. The character of the Warm Up Man was named "Jonathan Wierus", after the 15th century devil worshipper and occultist, Johann Weyer (who was also known as Wierus). For this role, Bedella received the 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Musical Actor. More recently, Bedella has been playing the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch
.

He has also appeared in musicals such as Oh What A Night (in 2002, as Brutus), HMS Pinafore (in 2000), and Jesus Christ Superstar
from 1995 to 1998, where he played Caiaphas.

David Bedella appeared in the British hospital drama Holby City, where he played plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Fashola, making his first appearance on 27 July 2004.

Bedella has also had minor roles in a number of movies, including Batman Begins, Red Light Runners and Alexander.

Bedella is currently playing Dr. Frank N Furter in the 2006 UK Tour of Richard O Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

Trivia

Glenn Close
gave David Bedella a standing ovation in a packed restaurant after seeing his performance of Satan in Jerry Springer - The Opera.

Bedella is a devout Christian, and his boyfriend is a high Reverend in a church in London.

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