Jeffrey James Applegate, a talented individual, was born and raised on a family-owned Christmas tree farm in Cranbury, New Jersey. Throughout his career, he has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry, transitioning from a primarily stage-based profession to a more prominent on-camera presence.
Applegate's stage credits include extensive touring across North America and the world in notable productions such as West Side Story, Mamma Mia!, and Cheers: Live on Stage, solidifying his reputation as a skilled performer.
One of his most notable roles is that of Michael Johnson, a covert CIA operative, in the critically acclaimed film The Good Shepherd, directed by Robert DeNiro. Additionally, he has appeared in a diverse range of roles, including the romantic interest in the film Searching for Sylvie, wine connoisseur Todd Harris in the CBS series Elementary, German ice hockey Coach Kruger in the indie feature Odd Man Rush, American GI in HBO's Random Acts of Flyness, and television reporters and pundits in Ava DuVernay's When They See Us, An Englishman in New York, and Veronika Decides to Die.
