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Career

Jenkins was first seen on ''

'' in the webisode "Olivia" in 2013, guest-starring opposite

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lauded Jenkins and Yorke in their list of "16 Scene-Stealers From TV Comedy" in 2014, while

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praised "Olivia" as "one of the series' strongest and most popular episodes." Jenkins has also given critically acclaimed performances in various New York theatre productions, notably ''Unnatural Acts'' at

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. The play, co-written by Jenkins and other members of the cast, was nominated for three 2012

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'' cited Jenkins as "fabulous," adding that he "may deserve a show of his own." In August 2018, it was announced that Jenkins was cast as Christopher Doyle in the

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dark comedy series, '' Dead to Me''. In 2022, he played Jeff in the world premiere production of ''

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'' off-Broadway.

Personal life

Jenkins was born and raised in New York City.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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