I didn't grow up a theatre kid, going to theatre camps. I played sports, and that was my main direction. But luckily, I never had to choose between sports and theatre.

Career
Tveit left Ithaca College after two years to join the national tour of Rent as Steve and covering Roger/Mark. In 2008 he starred as Gabe in the Off-Broadway production of the musical Next to Normal which ran from January 16 through March 16 at the Second Stage Theatre. He also made appearances on the CW series Gossip Girl as Trip Van Der Bilt the cousin of Nate Archibald.

He is also known for the recurring role of Tripp Vanderbilt in The CW's Gossip Girl and for his portrayal of Enjolras in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables. He is known for originating the roles of Gabe in Next to Normal and Frank Abagnale Jr. Aaron Kyle Tveit (pron.