John Cameron Mitchell is an actor, writer, director, singer, and stage performer best known as the co-creator, original star, and film director of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. His work blends theater, film, music, cabaret, and punk-rock performance, with major credits including Shortbus, Rabbit Hole, Anthem: Homunculus, Shrill, Joe vs. Carole, and live Hedwig-focused concert events. He received a Special Tony Award for returning to the role of Hedwig on Broadway and remains a major figure in boundary-pushing musical theater and cult cinema.
