F. Murray Abraham

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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F. Murray Abraham BIO

Macy’s Santa, Street Theatre, Live Soaps, Musical Comedy, plays by Aristophanes, Sophocles, Shakespeare, Marlowe, Molière, Pirandello, Rostand, Girodeaux, Brecht, Beckett, Pinter, Miller, O’Neill, Mamet, Guare, Kushner, Coen. Films: Grand Budapest Hotel, Inside Llewyn Davis, Scarface, Amadeus, Name of the Rose, The Ritz and many European films. TV: “The Good Wife,” “Louie,” “Homeland.” He has narrated symphony orchestras worldwide and for PBS. Awards: 2 Obies, Golden Globe, Academy Award, Gielgud Award, The Moscow Art Theatre Award for Excellence, and has done more of Terrence’s plays than any other actor. His book on Midsummer Night’s Dream is published by Faber and Faber.

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F. Murray Abraham STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Barnard

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Rossini

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company, 2012
Galileo

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Cassady / Bum

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Control (Four Benches) / God Who Judges (Debate)

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2007
Sterling

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Barabas

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Shylock

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Dalton Trumbo [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Performer

Hermocrates

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Lear

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Ignaty Illich Shpigelsky

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Roy Cohn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Prior 2 [Replacement]

Roy Cohn [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Robert

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Pozzo

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Bottom/Pyramus

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Malvolio

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Ragpicker [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Rebbi

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Davies

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dorn

[Broadway]
1979
Alchonon

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Captain Marvin Holohan

[Broadway]
1976
Jesse Lymburner

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Chris

[Off-Broadway]
1974
Roy Pitt (Ravenswood)/ Mr. Blum (Dunelawn)

[Broadway]
1972
The Expectant Father

Paul Friedman (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
1971
The Men

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1970
1st Friar/Swineherd/Physician Corporal/Philippe/Friar with Penitents

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Jonathan (David Show)

[Broadway]
1968
Rudin

Tzelniker

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Hucklebee/Henry [Replacement]


F. Murray Abraham Movies

They Might Be Giants
[ 1971 ] Clyde
The Sunshine Boys
[ 1975 ] Mechanic
The Prisoner of Second Avenue
[ 1975 ] Taxi Driver
All the President's Men
[ 1976 ] Arresting Officer #1
The Ritz
[ 1976 ] Chris
The Big Fix
[ 1978 ] Eppis
Madman
[ 1978 ] Marco Cohen
Scarface
[ 1983 ] Omar
Amadeus
[ 1984 ] Antonio Salieri
The Name of the Rose
[ 1986 ] Bernardo Gui
The Third Solution
[ 1988 ] Father Carafa
Slipstream
[ 1989 ] Cornelius
An Innocent Man
[ 1989 ] Virgil Cane
Beyond the Stars
[ 1989 ] Dr. Harry Bertram
The Favorite
[ 1989 ] Abdul Hamid
La batalla de los Tres Reyes
[ 1990 ] Osrain
By the Sword
[ 1991 ] Suba
Money
[ 1991 ] Will Scarlet
Mobsters
[ 1991 ] Arnold Rothstein
Eye of the Widow
[ 1991 ] Kharoun
Last Action Hero
[ 1993 ] John Practice
Loaded Weapon 1
[ 1993 ] Harold Leacher
Sweet Killing
[ 1993 ] Zargo
Surviving the Game
[ 1994 ] Wolfe Sr.
Nostradamus
[ 1994 ] Scalinger
Jamila
[ 1994 ] Older Seit
L'affaire
[ 1994 ] Lucien Hlans
Mighty Aphrodite
[ 1995 ] Leader
Baby Face Nelson
[ 1996 ] Al Capone
Children of the Revolution
[ 1996 ] Stalin
Una vacanza all'inferno
[ 1997 ] Belisario
Mimic
[ 1997 ] Dr. Gates
Eruption
[ 1997 ] President Mendoza
Star Trek: Insurrection
[ 1998 ] Ru afo
The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'for Love or Mummy'
[ 1999 ] Prof. Henry Covington
Muppets from Space
[ 1999 ] Noah
Finding Forrester
[ 2000 ] Crawford
The Knights of the Quest
[ 2001 ] Delfinello da Coverzano
Thir13en Ghosts
[ 2001 ] Cyrus Kriticos
Joshua
[ 2002 ] Father Tardone
My Father
[ 2003 ] Paul Minsky
Five Moons Plaza
[ 2003 ] Entita
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
[ 2004 ] Viceroy of Peru
Too Much Romance... It's Time for Stuffed Peppers
[ 2004 ] Jeffrey
The Final Inquiry
[ 2006 ] Nathan
The Stone Merchant
[ 2006 ] Shahid
Wine and Kisses
[ 2007 ] Ruggero
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
[ 2008 ] Leon See
Language of the Enemy
[ 2008 ] Grandfather Wahid
Perestroika
[ 2009 ] Prof. Gross
Sword of War
[ 2009 ] Siniscalco Barozzi
The Unseen World
[ 2010 ] John Henry Newman
Goltzius and The Pelican Company
[ 2012 ] The Margrave, military governor
Day of the Siege
[ 2012 ] Marco D Aviano
Dead Man Down
[ 2013 ] Gregor
The Gambler Who Wouldn't Die
[ 2013 ] Braque
Inside Llewyn Davis
[ 2013 ] Bud Grossman
The Grand Budapest Hotel
[ 2014 ] Mr. Moustafa
The Mystery of Dante
[ 2014 ] Dante Alter Ego
A Little Game
[ 2014 ] Norman Wallach
Robin Hood
[ 2018 ] Cardinal
Isle of Dogs
[ 2018 ] Jupiter
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
[ 2019 ] Grimmel
Lady and the Tramp
[ 2019 ] Tony
Things Heard & Seen
[ 2021 ] Floyd DeBeers
The Magic Flute
[ 2022 ] Dr. Longbow
Gold Diggers
[ 2023 ] Mentor

F. Murray Abraham TV Shows

Homeland
Dar Adal
Kojak
Eddie Gordon, Solly Nurse
Louie
Louie's Dad, Uncle Excelsior, Jonathan
Mythic Quest
C.W. Longbottom
The Good Wife
Burl Preston

F. Murray Abraham Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

F. Murray Abraham, It's Only a Play

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actor - Play

F. Murray Abraham, A Life in the Theatre

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

F. Murray Abraham, Teibele and Her Demon

F. Murray Abraham Videos

F. Murray Abraham News


Photos: Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor & More on the Red Carpet for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

The stars aligned on 50th Street last night as An Enemy of the People celebrated its opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In attendence for the big night were Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Dana, Dan Stevens, Morgan Spector, Rebecca Hall, and more. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Video: Kristin Chenoweth Performs 'Caviar Dreams' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

Last weekend, Kristin Chenoweth performed at NJPAC in New Jersey, where she debuted the new song 'Caviar Dreams' from the upcoming musical The Queen of Versailles. Check out the video here!

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS

​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Creative Team Set For Kristin Chenoweth-Led Pre-Broadway Run of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

The creative team for the world premiere of The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, has been announced. Learn more about this pre-Broadway musical here!

IT'S ONLY A PLAY Comes to Act II Playhouse Next Month

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “It’s Only a Play”, a comedy by the late Terrence McNally. The production stars Tony Braithwaite leading a hilarious ensemble.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer

New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast

At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.

Find Out Who Won at the 75th Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners!

Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Elton John, Jennifer Coolidge, RuPaul, Kieran Culkin, The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Walter Hauser, Niecy Nash-Betts, John Oliver, and more took home Emmys tonight. Check out the full list of winners now!

Theatre for the New City's LOVE 'N COURAGE Gala in February Will Benefit Emerging Playwrights Program

Theater for the New City's Love 'N Courage Gala on Feb. 12 will support its Emerging Playwrights program. The event will honor playwright Penny Arcade and feature performances at The Players.

Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy

The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Exclusive Photos: Go Inside Red Bull Theater's THE COUNTRY WIFE Gala Celebration

Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife. See photos!

Exclusive Photos: Inside Red Bull Theater's Presentation of Maltby and Shire's THE COUNTRY WIFE

Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife on Monday December 11th at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. This concert event was a celebratory fundraiser for Red Bull Theater. Proceeds help to make all of its programs possible. Check out photos from the event here!

Norm Lewis, Richard Kind and Angel Desai to Join Jason Kravits' OFF THE TOP

Jason Kravits, Norm Lewis, Richard Kind, and Angel Desai will join the benefit performance of Jason Kravits’ award-winning cabaret show OFF THE TOP for a hilarious night of music, comedy, improv and cabaret for a great cause.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

Jason Kravits to Bring OFF THE TOP! Improvised Cabaret to Chelsea Table + Stage

Broadway World Award Winner and “Master Improviser” Jason Kravits will star in “OFF the TOP!” a hilarious night of music, comedy, improv, and cabaret at Chelsea Table + Stage on December 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events

The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Public Theater Breaks Ground for Revitalized Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and Cultural Affairs, yesterday broke ground on the final phase of construction for a revitalization of the 61-year-old Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out photos of what the revitalized space will look like!

F. Murray Abraham FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has F. Murray Abraham been in?

F. Murray Abraham has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has F. Murray Abraham been in?

F. Murray Abraham has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has F. Murray Abraham been nominated for?

F. Murray Abraham has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for "It's Only a Play," Outstanding Actor - Play for "A Life in the Theatre," and Outstanding Actor in a Play for "Teibele and Her Demon" at the Drama Desk Awards.

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