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 earned a Tony nomination for his scene-stealing turn in the absurdist comedy 'Oh, Mary!' He first gained wide attention as Oliver Hampton on ABC's 'How to Get Away with Murder,' portraying a young lawyer navigating a turbulent relationship. On stage, 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' also drew acclaim. Before acting, he pursued a career in law.
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.”
