Person Biography:
Gregory Jbara is an American actor, born in Nankin Township, Michigan, to an advertising office manager and an insurance claims adjuster. He has Lebanese and Irish ancestry. After graduating from Wayne Memorial High School, Jbara attended the University of Michigan, majoring in Communication Studies and taking classes in Theatre and Musical Theatre. He then moved to New York City to attend the Juilliard School's drama division, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Jbara comes from a family with a strong background in the entertainment industry. His brother Mike is the President of Alternative Distribution Alliance, while his brother Dan is a reality show producer. His sister Judy works as Director of Client Relations for Beer Financial Group.
Jbara has had a successful career in both stage and television productions. He originated the role of "Jackie Elliot" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical, earning him multiple awards, including the Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards. He has also appeared in numerous other stage productions, including the West Coast premiere of George Furth's play, Precious Sons.
In television, Jbara has had prominent roles in the Fox/WB sitcom Grounded for Life and the CBS drama Blue Bloods. He has also appeared as TV Land's on-camera spokesperson in a series of humorous commercials featuring three generations sitting on a couch.
