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Colman Domingo

A 2021 Film Independent Spirit, NAACP, SAG and Critics Choice Award nominee for his work in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Colman Domingo is a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated actor, director, writer and producer. Colman has recently received his Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ursinus College.

Birth Place: Philadephia, PA, USA

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BIO

A 2021 Film Independent Spirit, NAACP, SAG and Critics Choice Award nominee for his work in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Colman Domingo is a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated actor, director, writer and producer. Colman has recently received his Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ursinus College. He is a Juilliard School Creative Associate and on faculty of the Yale School of Drama.


He has starred in some of the most profound films in recent years such as Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk, Steven Spielbergs' Lincoln, Lee Daniel's The Butler, Ava DuVernay's Selma and Nate Parker's Birth of a Nation. He stars in the upcoming films, Jordan Peele's Candyman and Janicza Bravo's Zola. He stars on AMC's Fear the Walking Dead for seven seasons and guest stars on HBO's Euphoria as Ali. He recurred on Steven Soderbergh's series The Knick. As a writer, his plays and musicals include Dot (Samuel French), Wild with Happy (Dramatist Play Service) and A Boy and His Soul (Oberon Books), the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Geffen Playhouse’s groundbreaking musical Light's Out: Nat King Cole. His plays have been produced by The Public Theater, Vineyard, La Jolla Playhouse, Humana Festival of New American Plays, New York Stage and Film, A.C.T, The Tricycle Theater in London, Brisbane Powerhouse in Australia, among others. He is the recipient of a Lucille Lortel, Obie, Audelco and GLAAD Award for his work.

His production company, Edith Productions, has a first look deal with AMC Studios for which he is developing television, film, theater and animation projects. He is currently writing a new musical for The Young Vic in London/ Concord Music and hosting Season 3 of his series, Bottomless Brunch at Colman's across AMC platforms.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
Gil
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company, 2012
Zachariah
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Clerk, Attorney General, Guard Bones, Lawyer Bones, Sheriff Bones, Mr. Bones
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Mr. Bones, Sheriff Bones, Lawyer Bones, Guard Bones, Attorney General, Clerk
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Joop, Franklin, Mr. Venus
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mr. Franklin / Joop / Mr. Venus
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Jim (Understudy), and others (Understudy), Others (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Ross/Steward/Mr. Angus/Bix
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Duke of Bourbon, Canterbury/ French King/ French Constable (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
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Author

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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Colman Domingo, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Colman Domingo, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Colman Domingo, A Boy and His Soul


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Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Colman Domingo, Passing Strange

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News

Academy Museum Sixth Annual Gala Raises $14 Million Honoring Carpenter, Domingo, Theron
by Rachel Stone - Oct 18, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its sixth annual gala, raising over $14 million for exhibitions, education, and public programming. The evening honored filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron with special awards.
MICHAEL hosts FYC screening and Q&A in Los Angeles
by Rachel Stone - Oct 18, 2026

Lionsgate held an exclusive FYC screening, Q&A and reception for MICHAEL at the Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles, with cast and filmmakers discussing the Michael Jackson biopic.
MICHAEL Cast and Filmmakers to Receive Gotham Musical Tribute
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

The Gotham Film & Media Institute will honor the cast and filmmakers of the record-breaking biographical film MICHAEL at the 36th Annual Gotham Film Awards Ceremony in New York City.
DOT by Colman Domingo to Open at Celebration Arts in Sacramento
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Celebration Arts will present Colman Domingo's play DOT, exploring a West Philadelphia family navigating their matriarch's cognitive decline during the holiday season.
Papa Jay Teams Up With G Herbo on WORK DAT (REMIX)
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Papa Jay and fellow Chicago native G Herbo collaborate on the remix of the R&B track WORK DAT, available now via Epic Records.
Onyekachi Iwu Wins 2026-2027 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026

Vineyard Theatre named Nigerian American playwright Onyekachi Iwu as the recipient of the 2026-2027 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, which includes a cash prize and yearlong residency.
Review: SUMMER's Not Over At Toby’s In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Oct 11, 2026

SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL is still going through November 1, 2026 at Toby’s. It is the penultimate performance at the original building. The holiday show follows, then future productions will be in the new facility. This two and a half hour performance is packed with 23 of Donna Summer's groundbreaking songs.
Taylor Swift to Perform at Academy Museum Gala Honoring Carpenter, Domingo, Theron
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026

Taylor Swift will perform at the Academy Museum's sixth annual gala, which will honor filmmaker John Carpenter, actor Colman Domingo, and actress Charlize Theron. Proceeds support the museum's exhibitions, screenings, and education programs.
Ato Blankson-Wood to Replace Wayne Brady in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood is set to join the production in the role of Terence Alan Smith/Joan Jett Blakk in MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT, replacing Wayne Brady.
Photos: Nia Long Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026

Actress Nia Long was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Motion Pictures category, with Snoop Dogg and MICHAEL producer Graham King serving as guest speakers at the ceremony.
Jean Smart, Allison Janney, and More Win at 2026 Emmy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2026

Jean Smart, Allison Janney, Matthew Rhys and more stage favorites were among the winners at the 78th Emmy Awards. See the complete list of 2026 Emmy winners.
DISCLOSURE DAY to Stream Exclusively on Peacock
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026

Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller will stream on Peacock. The film stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo.
LINCOLN IN THE BARDO Adds Meryl Streep, Colman Domingo, Bill Hader, Tom Waits
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026

The stop-motion animation and live-action hybrid film, starring Tom Hanks as Abraham Lincoln and directed by Duke Johnson, has added the four actors to its voice cast.
Meredith McDonough Becomes Trinity Rep's New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Meredith McDonough has begun her tenure as Trinity Repertory Company's Artistic Director in Providence, joining Executive Director Katie Liberman and Board Chair Kibbe Reilly in an all-women leadership team.
Alexa Demie Breaks Down Maddy Perez's Hair and Makeup for EUPHORIA Season 3
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Alexa Demie joins EUPHORIA Season 3 cast members and the show's hair and makeup department heads to break down the creative process behind each character's look on HBO Max.
THE GENTLEMEN Season 2 Trailer Debuts as Netflix Orders Season 3
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

Netflix released the trailer for THE GENTLEMEN Season 2 and confirmed a third season, with Guy Ritchie returning to direct the series.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING Jimmy Fallon to Welcome Keke Palmer, Shania Twain
by Rachel Stone - Aug 24, 2026

NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Colman Domingo, Kevin Hart, Travis Scott, Shania Twain, Keke Palmer and a performance from LES MISÉRABLES – THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING Jimmy Fallon to Welcome Shania Twain, Travis Scott
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Shania Twain, Travis Scott, Colman Domingo, Kevin Hart and a performance from LES MISÉRABLES – THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR.
NBC Sets AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Quarterfinals, LAW & ORDER Episodes
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

NBC's late-summer primetime lineup features AMERICA'S GOT TALENT quarterfinals, LAW & ORDER and SVU episodes, AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR national finals, and THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.
John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, Charlize Theron to Headline Academy Museum Gala
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron as honorees of its upcoming fundraising gala, presented by Rolex and co-chaired by Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg, and Kate Capshaw.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Colman Domingo been in?

Colman Domingo has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Colman Domingo been in?

Colman Domingo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Colman Domingo's first West End show?

Colman Domingo's first West End show was The Scottsboro Boys which opened in 2014

What awards has Colman Domingo been nominated for?

Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for A Boy and His Soul and Performance (Obie Awards) for Passing Strange.

What awards has Colman Domingo won?

Colman Domingo won an Obie Award for Performance for Passing Strange.

How many shows has Colman Domingo written?

Colman Domingo has written 4 shows including Wild With Happy (Playwright), Dot (Author), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Bookwriter), Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole (Co-Writer).

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