Dennis Boutsikaris

Birth Place: Newark, NJ, USA

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Dennis Boutsikaris is an American actor who has made a name for himself on both stage and screen. Born on December 21, 1952, in Newark, New Jersey, Boutsikaris grew up in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he received a degree in theatre.
Boutsikaris began his career in the theatre, performing in various Off-Broadway productions throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He made his Broadway debut in 1981 in the play "The Nest of the Wood Grouse," and went on to appear in several other Broadway productions, including "Sight Unseen," "Amadeus," and "Misalliance." Boutsikaris has also worked extensively in regional theatre, performing at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Long Wharf Theatre, and the Old Globe Theatre, among others.
In addition to his work on stage, Boutsikaris has also had a successful career in film and television. He has appeared in over 70 films, including "The Dream Team," "Crocodile Dundee II," and "Boys on the Side." Boutsikaris has also made numerous television appearances, including recurring roles on "Better Call Saul," "The Good Wife," and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." He is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Jonas Salk in the made-for-TV movie "And the Band Played On."
Boutsikaris has also worked extensively as a voice actor, lending his voice to numerous documentaries, audiobooks, and video games. He won a Grammy Award in 2009 for his narration of "Always Looking Up" by Michael J. Fox.
Throughout his career, Boutsikaris has received critical acclaim for his performances. He won an Obie Award in 1985 for his performance in "Sight Unseen," and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1992 for his role in "A Streetcar Named Desire." Boutsikaris has also been nominated for several Emmy Awards for his work on television.
In recent years, Boutsikaris has continued to work in both theatre and film. He appeared in the 2018 film "The Seagull," and in 2019 he starred in the Off-Broadway production of "Make Believe" at the Second Stage Theatre. Boutsikaris also continues to work as a voice actor, most recently lending his voice to the video game "The Last of Us Part II."

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Dennis Boutsikaris STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
Ian

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival [Cancelled], 2009
Jack

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Jack Jerome

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Pablo Picasso

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Phil Romano

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Jonathan Waxman

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Jack

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Christopher Marlowe

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1980
Umberto

[Broadway]
1979
Rudy [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Charles Dumain


Dennis Boutsikaris Movies

The Exterminator
[ 1980 ] Frankie
Very Close Quarters
[ 1984 ] Alex
War and Love
[ 1985 ] Marek
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[ 1987 ] Mon Baylor
Crocodile Dundee II
[ 1988 ] Bob Tanner
The Dream Team
[ 1989 ] Dr. Weitzman
The Boy Who Cried Bitch
[ 1991 ] Orin Fell
Talent for the Game
[ 1991 ] Greg Rossi
Boys on the Side
[ 1995 ] Msarelli
Surviving Picasso
[ 1996 ] Kootz
In Dreams
[ 1999 ] Doctor Stevens
Taken
[ 1999 ] Bill McMurtrey
They Crawl
[ 2001 ] Professor Jurgen
The Perfect You
[ 2002 ] Dr. Levy
The Education of Charlie Banks
[ 2007 ] Mr. Banks
Cherry Crush
[ 2007 ] Ben Wells
Calling It Quits
[ 2008 ] Dante
W.
[ 2008 ] Paul Wolfowitz
My Soul to Take
[ 2010 ] Principal Pratt
The Bourne Legacy
[ 2012 ] Terrence Ward
She's Lost Control
[ 2014 ] Dr. Alan Csidy
Freeheld
[ 2015 ] Pat Gerrity
Stranger in the House
[ 2015 ] Sanders
Money Monster
[ 2016 ] Avery Goodloe CFO
Impossible Monsters
[ 2019 ] Steven
Violet
[ 2021 ] Tom Gaines
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
[ 2022 ] Mr. Sharpe

Dennis Boutsikaris TV Shows

100 Centre Street
Gil Byrnes
Better Call Saul
Rick Schweikart
Billions
Kenneth Malverne
Close to Home
Paul Ramont
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Al Archer, Defense Attorney Richard 'Dick' Berkley, Defense Attorney Neil Pressman
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Jim Durant, Nate Hartman, Mark Daniels
Nurse
Joe Calvo
Related
Professor Kasnov
Salvation
Dr. Malcolm Croft
Shameless
Professor Hearst
Six Degrees
Leonard Ralston, Ralston
The Equalizer
Yorgi Kostov, C.R. Heaton
The Good Wife
Tommy Segara
The Jackie Thomas Show
Jerry Harper
Trinity
Josh

Dennis Boutsikaris Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Dennis Boutsikaris, Sight Unseen


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Obie Awards - 1992 - Performance

Dennis Boutsikaris, Sight Unseen


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Obie Awards - 1985 - Performance

Dennis BoutsikarisThe Nest of the Woodgrouse

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Video: Apple TV+ Unveils SUGAR Trailer Starring Colin Farrell

Watch the video trailer for SUGAR, starring and executive produced by Colin Farrell. The series stars Kirby ('Sandman”), Amy Ryan ('The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris ('Better Call Saul'), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler ('Don't Worry Darling”), and Alex Hernandez (“Invasion”).

Viola Davis, Jeff Daniels, Billy Porter And More Among 2023 Audie Award Finalists

The Audio Publishers Association has announced finalists for the 2023 Audie Awards®, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Winners across 26 competitive categories will be revealed at the Audie Awards Gala on March 28. The ceremony will be streamed to the public from Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in NYC. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Take Home 2022 Audio Publishers Association Audie Awards

Tonight, the Audio Publishers Association announced the winners of the 2022 Audie Awards, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Cynthia Erivo & More Among Audie Awards Finalists

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!

IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Starring Santino Fontana to Release Soundtrack

Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters had its theatrical release in New York and in Los Angeles on Friday, February 14, 2020 and the film was released by Gravitas Ventures on various Video On Demand platforms in North America, UK and Australia, and worldwide on Vimeo on March 3, 2020.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS by Neil Simon

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Neil Simon. Today's play, Brighton Beach Memoirs!

IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Starring Santino Fontana Gets Worldwide Release

Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, acquired Worldwide rights to IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS, written and directed by Nathan Catucci. Nick Royak of Gravitas Ventures negotiated the deal with Glen Reynolds of Circus Road Films on behalf of the filmmakers. The film will be released on various Video On Demand platforms in North America, UK and Australia, and worldwide on Vimeo on March 3, 2020. 

IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Will Be Released Feb. 14

Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will have its theatrical release in New York at the Cinema Village and in Los Angeles at the Laemmle Monica Film Center on Friday, February 14, 2020. Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, acquired Worldwide rights to the film. Nick Royak of Gravitas Ventures negotiated the deal with Glen Reynolds of Circus Road Films on behalf of the filmmakers. The film will be released on various Video On Demand platforms in North America, UK and Australia, and worldwide on Vimeo on March 3, 2020.

Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana's Upcoming Film IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Sets UK Premiere

Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will have its UK Premiere at the Cine-Excess Film Festival.

IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS Starring Santino Fontana to Screen at HBO New York Latino Film Festival

Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will screen at the HBO New York Latino Film Festival on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:30pm ET.

Santino Fontana Stars in IMPOSSIBLE MONSTERS, Making its World Premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival

Written and directed by Nathan Catucci, Impossible Monsters will have its World Premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  

Scoop: Coming Up on SALVATION on CBS - Monday, July 30, 2018

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Photo Flash: American Conservatory Theatre Celebrates Artistic Director, Carey Perloff

With the help of celebrated guest artists,American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) raised $1.2 million at its 2018 Season Gala honoring Carey Perloff and her 25-year tenure as artistic director. Proceeds from the gala, held on Saturday, April 7 at San Francisco's Four Seasons Hotel, support A.C.T.'s professional training and education and community programs reaching more than 20,000 Bay Area-based recipients each year.

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Dennis Boutsikaris FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dennis Boutsikaris been in?

Dennis Boutsikaris has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Dennis Boutsikaris been in?

Dennis Boutsikaris has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dennis Boutsikaris been nominated for?

Dennis Boutsikaris has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Sight Unseen, Performance at the Obie Awards for Sight Unseen, and Performance at the Obie Awards for The Nest of the Woodgrouse.

What awards has Dennis Boutsikaris won?

Dennis Boutsikaris has won Obie Awards for his performances in "Sight Unseen" and "The Nest of the Woodgrouse."

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