Napoleon Tavale

Napoleon Tavale is an artist, teacher and story-teller. We talk about learning how to tell stories from watching children and our families, the need for connecting with others (especially in a pandemic), being a “drunk baby” and the power of prayer.

Napoleon Tavale (he/him) is a storyteller who was born in American Samoa and raised in St. Paul, MN.   He is most known for his acting roles on primetime television shows such as: Hawaii Five-O, American Horror Story, General Hospital, Criminal Minds, NCIS: Los Angeles, Grey’s Anatomy, and more. 

Tavale’s education includes a BA in Theatre Arts from Whittier College and an MFA in Acting from the University of Virginia.  Tavale is a multi-passionate artist as an actor, writer, producer, singer, dancer, and he teaches Drama at East West Players theatre in Los Angeles. His favorite sport to play and watch is basketball and he is currently enjoying the Midwest autumn season quarantining with his family. 

 

Taped September 2020