André De Shields

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Characters played by André De Shields

Mr. Sweet — Chloe and Theo (2015)

A skilled chess player who has helped Chloe. He encourages Theo to adapt without abandoning his identity and helps him understand the society he has entered.

The Tutor — John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch (2019)

A math tutor hired to help Jonah with algebra. Delivers an elaborate Dixieland jazz song about a hypothetical eye injury caused by poor math skills, which turns out to be an elaborate shaggy dog story about his actual eye loss.

Sandor — Prison (1987)

Appears as an inmate within the overflow population. No specific plot details or personal arc are provided in the summary.

Haji — I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later (1985)

Haji is the chief genie, who operates a fitness gym in the United States. Jeannie and T.J. seek his help after she escapes from the bottle. He gives Jeannie an amulet and explains the spell that can save Tony and the shuttle crew, while warning that the magic will make mortals who knew Jeannie and T.J. forget them.

Tweedledum — Alice in Wonderland (1983)

Tweedledum is among the roles in the 1982 Broadway revival of Alice in Wonderland, played by Andre De Shields. The production revived the Le Gallienne-Friebus stage adaptation and was recorded for a 1983 PBS telecast in a television studio. The synopsis does not provide this character's actions or relationship to Alice.

Career Overview

André De Shields has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work is anchored in the I Dream of Jeannie Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Hadestown: The Musical, Hadestown: The Musical, Chloe and Theo. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
33
Birth Date
1946-01-12
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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