Biography

David Noroña (later David Norona) was born in Hialeah, Florida (a suburb of Miami) to Cuban parents Jorge Noroña and Edith Iglesias. He began his acting career in high school with roles in "The Sound of Music" and "The Fantasticks". After receiving his BFA with honors from Carnegie-Mellon University, he set off for New York City where he made his Broadway debut in Love! Valour! Compassion!

An Ovation Award nomination followed soon after for his portrayal of Irving Berlin in "Tin Pan Alley Rag", at the Pasadena Playhouse. Most recently, he received critical acclaim for originating yet another biographical role: Frankie Valli in LaJolla's smash production of "Jersey Boys." Most recognized for his two-season portrayal as the compassionate guidance counselor on "Six Feet Under," other TV appearances include "In Treatment," "CSI: Miami," "Monk," "Boston Legal" and "Frasier," to name a few. Outside of acting, Noroña's work as co-creator and co-lyricist of the groundbreaking musical "Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings" recently garnered 10 Ovation Award nominations, including Best New Musical.

He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and his three sons.

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David Noroña has over 25 years of experience as an award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer, as well as numerous theatre, film, and television credits, including Jack Ryan, I Can Only Imagine, Designated Survivor, The Mentalist, One Tree Hill and Jersey Boys . Writer-director of two films for Bethel Music: Bright Ones, the musical; and the documentary Heart and Hands: Iraq. He is also one of the founders of the Bethel Conservatory of the Arts.

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