Conrad Ricamora
A versatile actor who broke ground playing Oliver on 'How to Get Away with Murder' and electrifies Broadway with daring musical roles.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American actor·Birthday: February 17·Generation X
Biography
Conrad Ricamora’s path to acting wasn't a straight line; he initially pursued a career in law before the stage called. That background in understanding human motivation serves him well. He first captured wide attention as the earnest and complex Oliver Hampton on ABC's 'How to Get Away with Murder,' bringing a nuanced portrayal of a young lawyer navigating a turbulent relationship to a mainstream audience. But his artistic home has often been the theater, particularly in groundbreaking musicals. He originated the role of Ninoy Aquino in David Byrne's immersive disco spectacle 'Here Lies Love,' a performance he later reprised on Broadway. His work in 'Soft Power' and a scene-stealing turn in the absurdist comedy 'Oh, Mary!' earned him a Tony nomination, cementing his status as a bold and inventive stage performer.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Conrad was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Conrad Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Conrad's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Originated the role of Ninoy Aquino in the critically acclaimed musical 'Here Lies Love,' performing it Off-Broadway and later on Broadway.
- Received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in 'Oh, Mary!' in 2024.
- Portrayed Oliver Hampton for six seasons on the hit television series 'How to Get Away with Murder'.
- Is a two-time Grammy Award nominee for his work on cast recordings of 'The King and I' and 'Here Lies Love'.
Did You Know?
He is a licensed attorney in the state of New York, having graduated from Brooklyn Law School.
He is a skilled martial artist, holding a black belt in Taekwondo.
He is openly gay and has spoken about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in media.
He performed a song in Tagalog for his role in 'Here Lies Love'.
“I think the more specific you are, the more universal it becomes.”
