2014
Whiplash
Gupton plays Mr. Kramer.
FLM.REDDAMON
GUPTON
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A career on screen and at the podium
From Whiplash to concert halls.
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Two paths in performance
Damon Gupton was born on 4 January 1973 in Detroit, Michigan. He is an American actor and orchestral conductor whose career spans film, television, theatre and concert performance.
Gupton studied music at the University of Michigan and graduated from the drama division of the Juilliard School. His training reflects the two disciplines that continue throughout his career.
As a conductor, he has worked with orchestras including the Detroit Symphony and Baltimore Symphony. He has also served as principal guest conductor of the Cincinnati Pops.
His screen credits include Whiplash, in which he plays Mr. Kramer, and La La Land. The film links below show titles currently available in the FLM.RED catalogue.
Selected work
2016
La La Land
He appears in the musical film.
2014
Cincinnati Pops
Gupton makes his conducting debut with the orchestra.
2020
Cincinnati Pops
He is named principal guest conductor.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
- Cincinnati Symphony — Damon Gupton
- Baltimore Symphony — Damon Gupton
- Geffen Playhouse — Damon Gupton
- IMDb — Damon Gupton
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.