Tituss Burgess
A Broadway powerhouse turned scene-stealing TV icon, he belts out high Cs and delivers cutting one-liners with equal, unforgettable flair.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American actor and singer·Birthday: February 21·Generation X
Biography
Tituss Burgess didn't just arrive on the scene; he ascended with a voice that could shake the rafters of any Broadway theater. A Georgia native who honed his craft in New York's demanding musical theater world, he earned critical praise for roles in 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Guys and Dolls.' But it was his creation of Titus Andromedon on 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' that launched him into the cultural stratosphere. With a potent mix of diva-sized ambition, razor-sharp wit, and surprising vulnerability, Burgess turned a supporting role into an Emmy-nominated phenomenon, delivering musical numbers like 'Pinot Noir' that became instant classics. His career is a masterclass in versatility, pivoting from stage to screen and even into animated voice work, all while carrying the torch for a brand of flamboyant, unapologetic artistry.
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.
Tituss 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 Tituss Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Tituss'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
- Received five consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role as Titus Andromedon.
- Originated the role of Sebastian the Crab in the Broadway production of 'The Little Mermaid.'
- Starred in the Apple TV+ musical series 'Schmigadoon!' as the narrator and Greek chorus, showcasing his vocal range.
- Released a holiday album, 'Comfort & Joy,' featuring classic songs and original compositions.
- Performed a sold-out solo concert at the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Did You Know?
He was a choir director at his church in Georgia before moving to New York to pursue acting.
Burgess is a trained opera singer and studied classical voice at the University of Georgia.
He appeared in a series of popular commercials for Little Caesars Pizza as the 'Extra Most Best' singer.
He provided the singing voice for the tiger in the animated film 'The Tiger's Apprentice' (2024).
Burgess is openly gay and has spoken about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in media.
“I think the reason Titus is so beloved is because he is unapologetically himself, and I think we all aspire to be that.”
