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Ken Page, the Broadway star and popular voice of Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas, has died at the age of 70. The actor was best known for his work in musicals such as Cats and The Wiz.
The news of the actor’s death was reported by People magazine on Tuesday, October 1. Throughout her career, Page worked on both screen and stage as a theater artist and voiceover artist.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Page joined the Broadway cast in 1975. His first role in a Broadway musical was his performance in The Wiz, which opened the doors to his stage and theater career. From 1975 to 1999, Page worked on various productions, such as Guys and Dolls, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Cats, among others.
Apart from receiving praise from audiences and critics, Page also garnered several accolades for her performance. One of the prestigious awards he received was the Drama Desk Award for his role in ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ in 1978.
Other notable titles in which the actor performed include It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues.
Page was also known for reprising the character Oogie Boogie in various video games and video series, a role he first voiced in The Nightmare Before Christmas in 1993, and which was also celebrated at the Super Bowl that same year. .
His roles progressed in films such as Showgirls (1995), Torch Song Trilogy (1988), and All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989).
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Meanwhile, soon after the unfortunate news came out, celebrities from the industry paid tribute to the actor. Composer Danny Elfman wrote on his X account, “I’m still shocked by last night’s terrible news. Ken Page died suddenly.”
He added, “He was the one and only Oogie Boogie Man. He was one of the nicest, most generous souls I know. Full of life and full of joy. Talented and then some. Ken, my friend, you will be greatly missed. Came.”
According to Broadway and Playbill, the actor performed in a cabaret-style show called Page by Page. He even toured the world, receiving praise for his performances in dramatic musicals.
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