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Chris Perfetti learns lessons from ‘Abbott Elementary’

Chris Perfetti reflects on his role as Jacob Hill, describing the character as a 'Shakespearean clown' and sharing insights from his experience on Abbott Elementary.

  • Associated Press reports Chris Perfetti called his Abbott Elementary character a `Shakespearean clown`, a description noted in an AP profile credited to Gilles Mingasson.
  • Chris Perfetti plays Jacob Hill, character on Abbott Elementary, and a Season 5 photo with Sheryl Lee Ralph, co-star, highlights the current season context.
  • Abbott Elementary airs Wednesdays on ABC and features Season 5 publicity photos credited to Gilles Mingasson.
  • Perfetti reflected that developing Jacob Hill shaped his approach, inspiring the `Shakespearean clown` label in an Associated Press profile.
  • Season 5 material shows keep the character and remarks part of Abbott Elementary's current conversation, while the Associated Press profile and credited imagery renewed attention to the series' performers.
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Chris Perfetti learns lessons from ‘Abbott Elementary’

Chris Perfetti says being the lone broadcast comedy in awards races comes with pressure — and gratitude.

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