Jul 1, 1951

Kentucky, USA

Terrence Vaughn Mann was born to Charles and Helen Mann in Kentucky on July 1,
1951. Terry left Jacksonville University after two years there (1969-1971), and
later graduated with honors from the North Carolina School for the Arts (1971-73,
1975-76). During his first summer in Paul Green's outdoor drama, "The Lost Colony",
Terry was Ira David Wood III's understudy for the role of Old Tom. Terry eventually
took over the role. Terry became the Children's Theatre Director for Raleigh, North
C... ... (read more...) arolina's Theatre In The Park when David Wood broadened the theatre's scope. While
at TIP, Terry appeared in a number of main stage productions including "A Christmas
Carol", "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Romeo & Juliet". After spending a couple of
years performing at the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, Terry moved to New
York and landed a spot in the chorus of "Barnum", directed by Joe Layton (Director
of The Lost Colony.) Shortly thereafter, he auditioned for the role of Rum Tum
Tugger in "Cats", and a star was born.