Nick LaMedica takes a quick break from the pride lands and joins Scott for an enlightening chat about what life is like playing Zazu in "The Lion King." They also talk about Nick's career and his work as an actor and puppeteer for Broadway tours including "War Horse." At the end of the interview, Scott shares fun facts about 'The Lion King," which were provided by Disney Theatrical Productions.
Nick received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College and did not let the grass grow under his feet. He’s since performed in over 75 cities throughout the United States, in Canada, and his work has taken him to Tokyo. As an on-camera actor, he can be seen in commercials for HASBRO and Microsoft, on Discovery ID, and Chicago Fire. For 2 years, he performed with the First National Broadway Tour of "War Horse," where he was hand-trained by the founders of Handspring Puppet Company of South Africa. He’s also worked as an actor and puppeteer in New York City and various regional theaters throughout the United States including Denver Center, Syracuse Stage, and the American Globe Theatre. This past October, he made his Disney stage debut in the national tour of "The Lion King" where he’s playing the role of Zazu.
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