Blake DeLong


Blake Anthony DeLong is an American film, television, and stage actor best known for originating the role of Andrey/Old Bolkonsky in the hit musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.. He played the lead role opposite James Hand in Matt Muir's film Thank You a Lot, which premiered on the opening night of SXSW Film Festival in 2014. He is featured in Ava DuVernay's When They See Us on Netlfix and played supporting roles in Spike Lee's 2018 film Pass Over, as well as Sister Aimee and Late Night, which both appeared at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019. He recently earned praise as axe murderer William Kemmler in the 2020 Sundance film Tesla, by Michael Almereyda. Notable stage work includes Othello at New York Theater Workshop and a turn as David Amram in Illyria at The Public Theater

Personal life

DeLong was born in Dallas, Texas and began acting in plays as a student at Lake Highlands High School. He met director Matt Muir in graduate school at the University of Texas at Austin, who cast him in his first film roles. DeLong's master's thesis was titled "Piece in progress" : writing, producing and performing a new play, "All of a piece". After moving to New York City, DeLong worked odd jobs and starred in regional theater productions before booking commercials, Off-Broadway theater, television, and eventually, work in higher profile films. He recently completed work in a major supporting role in the upcoming film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, directed by Lee Daniels.

Filmography


YearTitleRoleNotes
2014The BlacklistChris PerezEpisode: "The Front"
2015The FollowingSaulEpisode: "A Simple Trade"
2015The Mysteries of LauraCarloEpisode: "Mystery of the Maternal Instinct"
2016UnforgettableSammy GavlakEpisode: "Bad Company"
2016VinylNeil SmithEpisode: "Whispered Secrets"
2017The Good FightMikeyEpisode: "Self Condemned"
2017The Daily ShowInternet Cafe CustomerEpisode: "Rashida Jones"
2019FBIMatt TolanEpisode: "Partners in Crime"
2019When They See UsDetective NugentMiniseries, 1 episode
2019The Loudest VoiceFrankMiniseries, 1 episode



YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812Andrey/Old Prince BolkonskyNominated for 2014 Lucille Lortel Award
2016OthelloSoldierStarring Daniel Craig, David Oyelowo, and Rachel Brosnahan. Also composed original music
2017IllyriaDavid AmramStarring John Magaro, Fran Kranz, and Will Brill