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Dominic Burgess (born 29 July 1982) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in several television adverts and series such asRaising Hope,Doctor Who,Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,American Horror Story,Feud: Bette and Joan, andStar Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Burgess was born inStoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He attendedNewcastle-under-Lyme School, performing in school productions ofDeath of a Salesman andTwelfth Night, among others. He gained a place at theAcademy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) and won aDance and Drama Awards Scholarship on the three-year Acting course. He auditioned for his first professional role on graduation day in his last year at ALRA for the filmBatman Begins.

Burgess' first TV credit was on the BBC flagship series and worldwide hit,Doctor Who as a game show contestant, Agorax. He moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and made subsequent appearances inAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia andThe Leftovers.

Burgess became a regular fixture on the Disney hit series,A.N.T. Farm, and appeared as a recurring guest onThe Magicians as the Ram God Ember,The Good Place as the accident prone-red boot wearing Henry, and onThe Flash as meta-villain Kilgore. Burgess also appeared as Mr. Vup inStar Trek: Picard for the episode "Stardust City Rag." Burgess said that, as a Trekkie, his appearance onStar Trek was a "dream come true."^[1]

Burgess received media attention and acclaim for his portrayal ofVictor Buono in theRyan Murphy createdFeud. "Played with uncanny precision by Dominic Burgess,Baby Jane co-star Victor Buono letsFeud give a nod to the plight of closeted actors in Hollywood at that moment and also to smartly weave in Davis' treasured ties to the gay community."^[2]

Burgess is gay and married to actor and stunt performer Matthew Yanagiya.^[3]

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