American Idol alumni in film, television and theater

• From Justin to Kelly (2003)
  as Kelly Taylor
  Nomimated Worst Actress (Razzie)^[3]

• American Dreams (2003–2004)
  as Brenda Lee (season 1-2, 2 episodes)
• King of the Hill (2004)
  as Herself (season 8, episode 8)
• Reba (2007)
  as Kelly (season 6, episode 8)
• Canadian Idol (2007)
  Guest mentor (top 5 week)
• The Voice (2012)
  Guest mentor
• Duets (2012)
  Mentor
• The Crazy Ones (2013)
  as herself (Pilot)
• Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale (2013) as herself/host
• Nashville (2014)
  as herself (season 2, episode 11)

• From Justin to Kelly (2003)
  as Justin Bell
  Nomimated Worst Actor (Razzie)^[3]
• Fast Girl (2008)
  as Darryl K. Sands

• Run of the House (2003)
  as Paul Hanson (1 episode)
• Idol Tonight and Idol Wrap (2006–2009)
  Host^[6][7]
• Gone Country (2009)
  Contestant
• Sketched Out TV (2009, web series)
  Performer^[8]

• Good Vibrations (2004)
  as Jan^[9]
• Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2010–2011, Broadway)
  as Carlos
• American Idiot (2011, Broadway)
  as Will
• Rent (2011, Regional)
  as Roger Davis^[10]
• Chicago (2011, Regional)
  as Billy Flynn^[11]
• Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (2012, Regional)
  as Drake^[12]
• Romeo and Juliet (2013, Broadway)
  as Paris
• Wicked (2014, Broadway)
  as Fiyero

• The Scorned (2005, television film)
  as singer

• Fear Factor (2005)
  Contestant
• "Battle of the Network Reality Stars (2005)
  Contestant
• Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008)
  as herself
• Sober House (2009)
  as herself

(4th place)

• The Gospel (2005)
  as Rain Walker
• Rachel Getting Married (2008)
  as singing friend

• Boston Public (2003)
  as Aisha Clemens (7 episodes)
• Tru Calling (2004)
  as Carly Anders (1 episode)
• What I Like about You (2004)
  as Danielle (2 episodes)

• Bombay Dreams (2004–2005, Broadway)
  as Priya^[16]
• Rent (2007–2008, Broadway)
  as Mimi Marquez
• Twist (2011, Regional)
  as Della^[17]

• Celia: The Queen (2008, documentary)
  as young Celia Cruz

• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2003)
  as Kenisha Jones (Season 3, Episode 16)
• Burn Notice (2009)
  as female bartender

• Ring of Darkness (2004, television film)
  as Stacy

• What I Like About You (2003)
  as Pam (2 episodes)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2003)
  as Sophia Renatta (Season 4, Episode 4)
• The Surreal Life (2004)
  as herself (12 episodes)
• Gimme My Reality Show! (2008)
  Contestant^[20]

• Eating Out (2004)
  as Kyle
• Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006)
  as Kyle
• Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild (2008)
  

(Semi-finalist)

• Rock Slyde (2009)
  as bartender

• Attack of the Show! (2006–2011)
  Correspondent
• Dirty Sexy Money (2008)
  as reporter
• Character Fantasy (2009–2011)
  Host

• Lifted (2010)
  as Pastor Johnson

• All of Us (2005)
  as grown Bobby
• The Biggest Loser (2013)
  contestant^[24]

• Ain't Misbehavin' (2008, national tour)^[25]
  as Fats Waller
  Nomimated - Best Musical Show Album (Grammy)^[26]

• Scrubs (2005)
  as Kenny (Season 4, episode 17)
• 30 Rock (2009)
  as himself (Season 3, episode 22)
• Phineas and Ferb (2010)
  as himself (voice)
• Drop Dead Diva (2011)
  as Tyler Callahan
• Celebrity Apprentice (2012)
  Candidate
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2013)
  as himself (Season 15, Episode 7)

• Spamalot (2008–2009, Broadway)
  as Sir Robin^[28]
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2013, regional)
  as Joseph^[29]

• Little Talent Show (2006)
  Host
• Gospel Dream (2009)
  Host
• Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2009)
  as Steamroom Sally (voice)

• The Young and the Restless (2006)
  as Jake

• Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2 (2008)
  as Unique

• Dreamgirls (2006, regional)^[33]
  as Deena Jones
• Love in the Nick of Tyme (2007, national tour)
  as Portia^[34]
• Ain't Misbehavin' (2008, national tour)^[35]
  as Charlaine
  Nomimated - Best Musical Show Album (Grammy)^[26]
• Thriller – Live (2010–2011, London, European tour)
  Vocalist^[36]

• Pride & Prejudice (2003)
  as Charlotte Lucas
• Racing Ace (2005)
  as Marilyn

• Fear Factor (2006)
  Contestant

• Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007)
  as Kimberly Caldwell
• Deception (2012)
  as Paige Matthews

• Life on a Stick (2005)
  as Kimberly
• Idol Tonight and Idol Wrap (2007–2009)
  Host^[6][7]
• P. Diddy's Starmaker (2009)
  Host
• Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (2011)
  Host^[39]
• Best Ink (2012)
  Host^[40]

• OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
  as Tinman^[41]

• Primetime Live (2005)
  as himself

• Hairspray (2005, Toronto)^[43]
  as Tracy Turnblad
  Nominated - Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Principal Role - Musical (Dora Award)^[44]

• We Are Family (2011)
  as JoJoDean
• Dumbbells (2012)^[47]

• The Voice (2011)
  Contestant^[48]

• Rent (2003–2007, Broadway)
  as Mrs Jefferson and others
• Ain’t Misbehavin' (2008, national)^[25]
  Nomimated - Best Musical Show Album (Grammy)^[26]

• Abominable (2006)
  as Karen Herdberger

• The O.C. (2003-2007)
  as Holly Fischer (9 episodes)
• Victoria Secret TV (2008)
  Host
• The Grammy's Style Studio (2009-2010)
  Host

• Star Search (2004)
  Contestant
• All My Children (2007)
  as himself (1 episode)
• Holly's World (2009–2011)
  as himself (19 episodes)

• Tarzan (2006–2007, Broadway)
  as Tarzan
• Play it Cool (2008, off-Broadway)
  as Will^[52]
• Peepshow (2009-, Las Vegas)^[53]

• The Biggest Loser (2007)
  Contestant

• Glee (2009–2015)
  as Mercedes Jones
• Dancing with the Stars (2013)
  contestant (winner, season 17)^[54]
• The Wiz Live! (2015)
  as Addaperle

(Winner)

• Life Is Not a Fairy Tale (2006, television film)
  as herself

• American Dreams (2004)
  as Aretha Franklin (Season 2, 1 episode)
• The Simpsons (2005)
  as Clarissa Wellington (1 episode)
• Fantasia for Real (2010–2011)
  as herself

• The Color Purple (2007, Broadway)
  as Celie
  Won Theatre World Award for debut theatre performance^[57]
• After Midnight (2013, Broadway)
  performer
  

• The First Ride of Wyatt Earp (2012)
  as Dora Hand

• The Fairly OddParents (2006)
  as Cosmo (singing voice)
• The Young and the Restless (2011 -)
  as Angelina^[60]
• Planet 360 (2013)
  as co-host^[61]

• Hairspray (2006–2007, Broadway)
  as Penny Pingleton
• The Toxic Avenger (2009, off-Broadway)
  as Sarah
• Hair (2010, Broadway)
  as Sheila Franklin
• 9 to 5^[62] (2010–2011, National Tour)
  as Doralee Rhodes
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2014, regional)^[63]
• The Marvelous Wonderettes (2016, Off-Broadway)
  as Suzy Simpson^[64]

• North Shore (2004)
  as herself (1 episode)
• Your Song (2006–2007)
  as Charry and Joanne (2 episodes)

• Issues, We All Got 'Em (2006, national tour)
  as Chastity^[66]
• Beehive (2006, regional)^[67])
  Nominated Ensemble Performance (LADCC Awards^[68]
• The Color Purple (2007–2010, national tour)
  as Nettie^[69]
  Nominated - Best supporting female - Equity (NAACP Theatre Awards)^[70]

(7th place)

• Dreamgirls (2006)
  as Effie White
  Won Best Supporting Actress (Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG)^[73][74]
• Sex and the City (2008)
  as Louise
• The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
  as Rosaleen Daise
• Winnie Mandela (2011)
  as Winnie Mandela
• Black Nativity (2013)
  as Naima Cobbs
• Lullaby (2014)
  as Nurse Carrie
• Chi-Raq (2015)
  as Irene

• Jennifer Hudson: I'll Be Home for Christmas (2009)
  Host
• Majors & Minors (2011)
  Mentor^[75]
• Smash (2013)
  as Veronica Moore
• Empire (2015)
  as Michelle White
• Confirmation (2016)
  as Angela Wright

• Hair (2004, Actor Fund concert)^[76]
• The Color Purple (2015–2016, Broadway)
  as Shug Avery

• The Voice (2013)
  Competitor)

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2005, national tour)
  as the Narrator^[77]

• American Idol Extra (2006–2007)
  Co-host
• Really Big Things (2007–2008)
  Host
• There Goes the Neighborhood (2009)
  Host
• Coming Home (2011)
  Host

• All My Children (2005)
  as Duke Buchanan (2 episodes)
• One Life to Live (2006)
  as Duke Buchanan (1 episode)

• Rent (2005)
  as Dancer^[81]

• Wicked (2005–2008, Broadway)
  as Witch's Mother
  
• Rock of Ages (2010–2011, Broadway)
  as waitress
  
• Catch Me If You Can (2011, Broadway)
  Ensemble
  

• Steam (2007)
  as Roy
• Spring Break '83 (2011)
  as Brad
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
  as Gloss
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
  as Raphael
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
  as Raphael

• Smallville (2005–2010)
  as Aquaman (4 episodes)
• CSI: Miami (2010)
  as Paul Arnett (Season 8, episode 19)
• Blue Mountain State (2010–2011)
  as Thad Castle (26 episodes)
• 90210 (2011)
  as Tripp Willinson

• Where's Mama's Boy? (2005)
  as the godson
• Chinaman's Chance (2008)
  as Ting

• George Lopez (2005)
  as himself (1 episode)
• Arrested Development (2006)
  as himself (2 episodes)

• Soul Surfer (2011)
  as Sarah Hill

• Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special (2009)
  Host
• Sesame Street (2010)
  as Carrie Underworm^[87]
• How I Met Your Mother (2010)
  as Tiffany
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2011)
  as herself
• The Sound of Music Live! (2013)
  as Maria von Trapp

• Still Green (2007)
  as Chelsea

• Simply Ballroom (2008, national tour)
  Vocalist^[89]
• OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
  as Glinda/Aunt Em^[41]
• Burn the Floor (2010–2011)^[90]
  Vocalist

• Fear Factor (2006)
  Contestant
• Little Talent Show (2006)
  Judge

• The Fantasticks (2007, off-Broadway)
  as Matt^[92]
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2009–2011, national, Japan)
  as Joseph^[93][94]
• Rent (2012, off-Broadway)
  as Roger^[95]
• The Sound of Music (2012, regional)
  as Rolf^[96]

• OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
  as Lion^[41]
• The Lord Will Make A Way (2009–2010, national tour)^[97]

• Rock of Ages (2012)
  as Record Executive^[100]

• Little Talent Show (2006)
  Host
• The Bold and the Beautiful (2006)
  as Constantine Parros
• Teachers (2008)
  as Constantine Maroulis
• American Idol Extra (2008)
  Co-host
• Law & Order (2010)
  as Fabio Scalia (Season 20, episode 19)

• The Wedding Singer (2006, Broadway)
  as Sammy
• Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (2007, off-Broadway)
  as young soldier^[101]
• Rock of Ages (2009–2011, Broadway and national tour)
  as Drew Bowie
  Nominated - Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical (Tony)^[84]
• The Toxic Avenger (2012, National)
  as Melvin/Toxie^[102]
• Jekyll & Hyde (2012, National, Broadway)
  as Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde^[103]

• Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2 (2008)
  as Owen

• Friends and Lovers (2010)
  as Owen

• Rent (2007–2008, national tour)
  as Tom Collins^[105]

• Lord Help Us (2007)
  as Kayla Brooks

• The Agonist

• Jessica Sierra Superstar (2007, adult)
  as herself^[109]

• Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008–2011)
  as herself

• The Unit (2005)
  as Lila Lee (Season 3, 1 episode)
• The Tyra Banks Show (2006)
  Correspondent
• American Idol Extra (2006–2007)
  Co-host
• Living with Fran (2007)
  as Brianna
• Hollywood 411 (2009- )
  Correspondent

• OZ, the Musical (2009, national tour)
  as Dorothy^[41]

• Nashville Star (2008)
  Contestant (Winner, Season 6)^[111]

• The Choice (2012)
  Contestant
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2013)
  as himself (Season 15, Episode 7)

• Grease (2008–2009, Broadway and national tour)
  as Teen Angel^[113]

• The House Bunny (2008)
  as Harmony
• You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011)
  as Masha Nikitin
• Shark Night 3D (2011)
  as Karen

• CSI: NY (2009)
  as Dana Melton/Odessa Shaw (Season 5, episode 20)
• Community (2009)
  as Amber (Season 1, episode 18)
• Smash (2012-2013)
  as Karen Cartwright
• Scorpion (2014–present)
  as Paige Dineen

• The Bold and the Beautiful (2007)
  as himself
• Lincoln Heights (2007)
  as himself (Season 2, episode 3)

• Trolland (2016)

• CSI: NY (2008)
  as Machiavelli Taylor (Season 5, episode 8)
• The Passion (2016)
  as Judas Iscariot

• Mama, I Want to Sing! (2008)
  as Elyse

• 90210 (2011)
  as Sally^[118]
• Dancing with the Stars (2013)
  contestant (winner, season 16)^[119]

• Section B (2011)
  as Ryan

• Half & Half (2005)
  as Ace (Season 4, episode 6)
• Bones (2008)
  as Tommy Sour (Season 3, episode 14)
• American Idol Extra (2009)
  Co-host
• Planet 360 (2013)
  as co-host^[61]

• Grease (2008–2010)
  as Kenickie (Broadway), Danny Zuko (National Tour)^[122]
• Hair (2010, Broadway)
  as Berger
• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2014)
  as Joseph^[63]

• The Hustle (2008)
  as Keisha

• Zoey 101 (2007–2008)
  as Pucci (Season 3-4, 5 episodes)
• The Game (2009)
  as Lisa Perkins (Season 3, 3 episodes)
• The Vampire Diaries (2011)
  as Greta Martin (Season 2, 3 episodes)

• College (2008)
  as Morris Hooper
• Labor Pains (2009)
  as Greg
• Division III: Football's Finest (2011)
  as Allen Schwartz
• Touchback (2011)
  as Todd White
• Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
  as Dorky Driver

• Ghost Whisperer (2009)
  as P.A. (Season 4, episode 20)
• The Great State of Georgia (2011)
  as Lewis
• Good Luck Charlie (2012–14)
  as Victor (8 episodes)

• The Early Show (2010)
  Correspondent^[126]

• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2008)
  as The Narrator^[127]

• House of Payne (2008)
  as Nurse Jones
• Hard Rock Cafe Presents (2011)
  Host

• I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)
  as Darla
• Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2010)
  as Cousin Janice

• Trick It Out (2007)
  Host^[130]
• ER (2007)
  as Sophia (Season 4, episode 20)
• House (2009)
  as Karamel (Season 5, episode 22)
• Psych (2010)
  as Molly Gogolack (Season 5, episode 3)
• Minute to Win It (2010)
  Contestant

• The Real World (2008)
  Contestant (Season 18)
• Real World/Road Rules Challenge (2009)
  Cast member (Season 12)

• Platinum Hit (2011)
  Contestant^[133]

• Sparkle
  as Sparkle Anderson

• The Suite Life on Deck (2009)
  as herself (1 episode)
• Big Time Rush (2010)
  as herself (2 episodes)
• Team Umizoomi (2011)
  as Blue Mermaid (voice)^[137]
• Majors & Minors (2011)
  Mentor^[75]

• In the Heights (2010, Broadway)
  as Nina Rosario

• Free Radio (2008)
  as himself (Season 1, episode 4)
• Durarara!! (2011)
  as Kasuka Heiwajima (voice)^[139]

• The Winner Is (2013)^[141]
  Contestant

• The Color Purple (2007–2008, Broadway)
  as Sofia and church soloist

• Idol Stars: Where Are They Now (2008)
  Host^[143]
• I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2009)
  Contestant
• Hell's Kitchen (2010)
  as himself

• Freckleface Strawberry (2011, off-Broadway)
  as Danny^[144]

• American Idol Extra (2008)
  Co-host

• Ballroom with a Twist (2011, national tour)
  Vocalist^[146]

• October Baby (2011)
  as bmac

• Missing Audrey (2010)
  as Ben

• Bones (2008)
  as Broadway wanna-be (Season 3, episode 14)
• Valley Peaks (2009, web TV)
  as Matt

• Boston Legal (2007)
  as Singer #1 (Season 4, episode 10)
• Up All Night (2012)
  as Singer #7 (Season 1, episode 24)

• Gulls (2008, regional)
  as Nina^[151]
• Princess and the Black Eyed Pea (2008, regional)
  as Princess Quelie^[152]
• Dreamgirls (2008, regional)
  as Lorrell Robinson^[153]
• Rent (2009, regional)
  as Mimi^[154]
• Catch Me If You Can (2011, Broadway)
  Ensemble

• The Sauce (2007–2008)
  Host
• No. 1 Countdown: Pop (2008)
  Host^[156]
• You Rock, Let's Roll (2008)
  Host
• The Challenge (2009- )^[157]
  Host

• Best Week Ever (2008)
  as himself (2 episodes)^[159]
• Free Radio (2009)
  as himself (Season 2, episode 2)
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2010)
  as himself

• iCarly (2009)
  as himself
• Hannah Montana (2009)
  as himself
• Nandito Ako (2012)
  as Josh Bradley^[161]

• Dreams (2011)
  as Mia

• Dreamgirls (2009–2010, national tour)
  as Deena Jones^[164]
• Once on This Island (2012, regional)
  as Ti Moune^[165]
• The Book of Mormon (2012-2014, regional and Broadway)
  as Nabulungi^[166]

• The Bold and the Beautiful (2010)
  as himself (2 episodes)

• Change of Plans (2011, television film)
  as Sally Danville^[169]
• Banner 4 July (2013, television film)
  as Desiree

• Miss America (2010)
  Judge

• Hell's Kitchen (2010)
  as herself

• Viva Elvis (2011, Las Vegas)^[171]
  Singer

• Outdoor's 10 Best (2010)
  Host^[173]
• Wanted: Adventure Host (2010)
  Judge
• Goin' Country (2011)
  Host

• General Hospital (2009)
  as K.Z. (1 episode)

• Thriller – Live (2011, UK tour)
  Vocalist^[175]

• Ballroom with a Twist (2009–2011, national tour)
  Vocalist^[176]
• Dancing Queen (2012, regional)^[177]

• The Voice (2013)
  Third place (as part of The Swon Brothers)

• Best Week Ever (2009)
  as himself^[179]
• Gigantic (2011)
  as himself^[180]

• Majors & Minors (2011)
  Mentor^[75]
• Project Runway (2011)
  Judge^[182]
• Pretty Little Liars (2012)
  as himself^[183]
• Glee (2013)
  Elliot "StarChild" Gilbert^[184]
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show Event (2016)
  Eddie^[185]

• Truth Be Told (2011)
  as himself

• Chicago (2012, regional)
  as Roxie Hart^[187]

• Monster of the House (2011, television film)
  as Jackie

• Memphis Beat (2010)
  as Delilah Boswell (1 episode)
• For a Green Card (2010–2011)
  as Jackie
• CSI: NY (2011)
  as Ainsley McCrea (1 episode)
• Platinum Hit (2011)
  Contestant^[189]

• Martian Land (2015)
  as Miranda

• The Voice (U.S.) (2012)
  Contestant^[190]

• Jesus Christ Superstar (national tour, 2009-2010)
  as Judas Iscariot

• Hell's Kitchen (2012)
  as himself

• Body of Proof (2011)
  as Zoe Reese^[191]

• Always…Patsy Cline (2013)
  as Patsy Cline^[192]

• The Reluctant Dragon (2013, regional)^[193]

• Faking It (2014)
  as Karma^[194]

• Beehive - the 60s Musical (2011)^[195]

• If I Can Dream (2010, web series)
  as himself^[197]

• The X Factor (2012)
  as backup singer^[198]
• Todrick (2015, MTV)^[199]
  as himself
• RuPaul's Drag Race (2016)^[199]
  as guest judge

• Hairspray (2010)
  as Seeweed^[200]
• Memphis (2010, Broadway)
  Ensemble^[201]

• Leave It on the Floor (2011)
  as Dancer

• Sunday Best (2007)
  Contestant

• Superstar K2 (2010)
  Contestant (runner-up)^[203]

• Superstar K3 (2011)
  Contestant^[204]

• Glee (2011)
  as Flint Wilson (Warblers)^[205]
• The Voice (2013)
  Contestant

• The Glee Project (2011-2012)
  Winner (season 1), guest mentor (season 2)^[207]
• Glee (2012)
  as Joe Hart

• Sing (2016)
  as Menna

• 90210 (2011)
  as herself^[208]
• Hell's Kitchen (2012)
  as herself

• Different Is The New Normal (2011)
  as himself^[209]
• Dr. Drew's Lifechangers (2011)
  as himself^[210]
• NY Ink (2012)
  as himself^[211]

• Dr. Drew's Lifechangers (2011)
  as himself^[210]

• Parenthood (2012)^[212]

• So You Think You Can Dance (2011)
  as herself^[213]

• The Columbine Project (2011, regional)^[214]

• The X Factor (U.S.) (2011)
  Contestant^[215]

• A Perfect Ending (2012)
  as Ella
• I Married a Mobster(2011)
  as Love Majewski
• Unfaithful: Stories of Betrayal(2012)
  as Glitter

• Glee (2013)
  as Frida Romero

• K-pop Star (2013)^[218]
  contestant

• The X Factor (US) (2013)^[219]
  Winner (as Alex & Sierra)