| Who is it? | Actor, Producer, Writer |
| Birth Day | February 16, 1978 |
| Birth Place | Maple Shade, New Jersey, United States |
| Age | 46 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Other names | John Nicholas Tartaglia Jonathan Nicholas Tartaglia |
| Occupation | Puppeteer, actor, singer, dancer, voice artist, comedian |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Shawn Lewis (2012-2016) |
| Website | http://gablesgroveproductions.com |
John Tartaglia is a multi-talented individual with a net worth estimated to be $7 million in 2024. Hailing from the United States, Tartaglia has made a mark in the entertainment industry as an actor, producer, and writer. He has showcased his versatility through his various roles, captivating audiences with his impeccable acting skills. Additionally, Tartaglia's creative abilities extend beyond acting, as he has also thrived in producing and writing, contributing to the success of numerous projects. With his impressive net worth and multifaceted career, John Tartaglia continues to solidify his presence in the entertainment world.
Tartaglia created and puppeteered the roles of Princeton (the recent college grad) and Rod (the closeted Republican investment banker) in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q, which opened July 31, 2003. For the roles, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical in 2004. He left the cast on January 30, 2005.
John Tartaglia is openly gay. Regarding the matter, he has stated "I'm less worried about being a positive role model as a gay person than making sure there's no negative stereotypes of any sort." He considers "nothing more addictive than the sound of an audience laughing" and regarding the possibility of being "pigeonholed" as a children's entertainer, stated "If I get pigeonholed, I get pigeonholed. When I do my dark, one-hour miniseries on Lifetime, you'll know!" In 2004, he helped to raise $525,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Tartaglia reprised his roles as Princeton and Rod in the Las Vegas sit-down production of Avenue Q, starting in August 2005 until December 11, 2005. He then appeared in the musical Newsical 2006: The Next Edition in New York City, in a limited engagement in December 2005.
Tartaglia joined the cast of Beauty and the Beast as Lumière on November 21, 2006 until early June 2007.
In 2007, Tartaglia provided the voice for Mr. Bluelight in the Kmart commercials.
He played the roles of Pinocchio, Puss in Boots and the Magic Mirror and puppeteered the dragon in Shrek The Musical. After a try-out in Seattle the show opened on Broadway at The Broadway Theatre beginning December 14, 2008. He performed in the show until August 16, 2009 and was replaced by Robb Sapp. He returned on December 14, 2009 and stayed until it closed on January 3, 2010.
Tartaglia created and wrote John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean which was produced Off-Broadway at New World Stages, running from in March 31, 2010 to September 4, 2011. The show has music and lyrics by william Wade, with puppets designed and built by The Puppet Kitchen and the set design by Robert Kovach. This is a puppet show meant for audiences between the ages of 2 and 8 about fish. They glow in the dark while the actors are in black, giving the effect that the puppets are floating. The show was nominated for the 2010 Drama Desk Award, Unique Theatrical Experience.
In 2011, Tartaglia was named a "Givenik Ambassador" from the Broadway / charity site Givenik.
He married Michael Shawn Lewis in New York in 2012.
He played the role of Genie in the production of Aladdin in St. Louis at the Muny from July 5–13, 2012.
In 2016, he created the series Splash and Bubbles for PBS Kids, where he voices Splash and other recurring characters.
In 2017, he performed Hank in Julie's Greenroom.
