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Jeffrey Wright

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Jeffrey Wright is an American actor. He is well known for his role as Belize in the Broadway production of Angels in America, for which he won a Tony Award, and its acclaimed HBO miniseries adaptation, for which he won an Emmy and Golden Globe.

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Jeffrey Wright STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Jacques Cornet

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Lincoln

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
'da Voice

The Voice

da Voice

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Belize

Council of Principalities

Mr. Lies

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Belize

Mr. Lies


Jeffrey Wright Movies

Presumed Innocent
[ 1990 ] Prosecuting Attorney
Jumpin' at the Boneyard
[ 1991 ] Derek
Faithful
[ 1996 ] Young Man at Rolls
Basquiat
[ 1996 ] Jean Michel Bquiat
Critical Care
[ 1997 ] Bed Two
Too Tired to Die
[ 1998 ] Balzac Man
The Giraffe
[ 1998 ] Win
Celebrity
[ 1998 ] Greg - Off-Off Broadway Director
Ride with the Devil
[ 1999 ] Daniel Holt
Shaft
[ 2000 ] Peoples Hernandez
Cement
[ 2000 ] Ninny
Crime + Punishment in Suburbia
[ 2000 ] Chris
Hamlet
[ 2000 ] Gravedigger
Ali
[ 2001 ] Howard Bingham
Eye See You
[ 2002 ] Jaworski
Sam Cooke: Legend
[ 2003 ] Narrator
Sin's Kitchen
[ 2004 ] Rex
The Manchurian Candidate
[ 2004 ] Al Melvin
Broken Flowers
[ 2005 ] Winston
Syriana
[ 2005 ] Bennett Holiday
Casino Royale
[ 2006 ] Felix Leiter
Lady in the Water
[ 2006 ] Mr. Dury
The Invasion
[ 2007 ] Dr. Stephen Galeano
Blackout
[ 2007 ] Nelson
W.
[ 2008 ] Colin Powell
Quantum of Solace
[ 2008 ] Felix Leiter
Cadillac Records
[ 2008 ] Muddy Waters
Source Code
[ 2011 ] Dr. Rutledge
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
[ 2011 ] William Black
The Ides of March
[ 2011 ] Senator Thompson
Ernest & Celestine
[ 2012 ] Grizzly Judge
The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete
[ 2013 ] Henry
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
[ 2013 ] Beetee
A Single Shot
[ 2013 ] Simon
Only Lovers Left Alive
[ 2013 ] Dr. Watson
Broken City
[ 2013 ] Carl Fairbanks
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
[ 2014 ] Beetee
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
[ 2015 ] Beetee
The Good Dinosaur
[ 2015 ] Poppa
Age Out
[ 2018 ] Detective Portnoy
Monster
[ 2018 ] Mr. Harmon
Hold the Dark
[ 2018 ] Russell Core
O.G.
[ 2018 ] Louis
The Public
[ 2018 ] Anderson
The Laundromat
[ 2019 ] Malchus Irvin Boncamper
The Goldfinch
[ 2019 ] Hobie
The French Dispatch
[ 2020 ] Roebuck Wright
All Day and a Night
[ 2020 ] James Daniel LincolnJD
No Time to Die
[ 2021 ] Felix Leiter
The Batman
[ 2022 ] Lt. James Gordon
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Vincent Daugherty

Jeffrey Wright TV Shows

Boardwalk Empire
Valentin Narcisse
Westworld
Bernard Lowe
What If...?
The Watcher

Jeffrey Wright Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Jeffrey Wright, Topdog/Underdog


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Jeffrey Wright , Underdog

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Jeffrey Wright, Topdog/Underdog

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Jeffrey Wright, Topdog/Underdog


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Debut Performance

Jeffrey Wright - , Angels in America


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Jeffrey Wright, Angels in America: Perestroika


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Play

Jeffrey Wright, Angels in America: Perestroika

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Jeffrey Wright News


Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and More Named TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2024


TIME has revealed the 2024 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Among this year's honorees in the world of theatre are Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, Alex Edelman, Leslie Odom Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Jeffrey Wright.

Daytime Talk Show TAMRON HALL Renewed for a Sixth Season


Tamron Hall, the nationally syndicated Emmy® Award-winning daytime talk show has been is renewed for a sixth season. The daily eponymous series, hosted and executive produced by two-time Emmy winner Tamron Hall, delivered a strong surge in viewership this season. Tamron Hall has become the second longest-running talk show produced by Disney, known for informative and entertaining moments that capture the cultural zeitgeist.

THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!


The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

Actor Jeffrey Wright Delivered The 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture On Arts And Public Policy


Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society.

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Oscars - Full List of Winners!


The 96th Oscars are currently underway at the Dolby Theatre. Notable nominees include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Colman Domingo, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, and more. Find out who won as we share LIVE updates below and check back later for the full list of winners.

Jennifer Aniston to Present Barbra Streisand With SAG Life Achievement Award; Full List of Presenters Announced


Jennifer Aniston will present Barbra Streisand with the 59th SAG Life Achievement Award. A Devil Wears Prada reunion is also in the works with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt presenting together. Check out the full list, also including Idris Elba, Billie Eilish, Colman Domingo, Glen Powell and more.

John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA


RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Will Reprise Roles in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


AKW Productions has just announced the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN and we have the full list of stars and newcomers!

Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

Oscar Nominated AMERICAN FICTION Now Playing At The Plaza Cinema And Media Arts Center


AMERICAN FICTION is Cord Jefferson's directorial debut confronting stereotypes. Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk, a frustrated novelist who challenges the establishment's reliance on offensive tropes. Oscar-nominated film with 5 nominations. Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz. Running Time: 1 hr 57 mins. Release Year: 2023.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!


The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Invictus Theatre Company Presents Suzan- Lori Parks' TOPDOG/UNDERDOG


Full cast and crew have been announced for Invictus Theatre's upcoming production of Suzan Lori-Parks's TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, its first at the Windy City Playhouse, the company's new home.

Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo & More Nominated For Oscars - Full List of Nominations!


The nominations for the 96th Oscars have been announced. Academy Award nominees include Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Barbie, Emily Blunt, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company 


The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!


This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

Photos: Inside the Golden Globes With Emma Stone, Taylor Swift & More


Golden Globes attendees included Emma Stone, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Jason Segel, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Margot Robbie, Martin Short, Meryl Streep, Billie Eillish, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Charles Melton, Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet, ceremony, winner's room, and more.

Da'vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners!


Broadway alums like Da'vine Randolph, Emma Stone, and Paul Giamatti took home trophies at the Jo Koy-hosted Golden Globe Awards last night. Other nominees included Danielle Brooks, Fantasia, Bradley Cooper, Maestro, Meryl Streep, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

Photos: Go Inside the Astra Awards, Sponsored By Sommsation Wines


The stars came out in force with a twist of a corkscrew last night at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles with the 2024 edition of the HOLLYWOOD CREATIVE ALLIANCE ASTRA FILM AWARDS, sponsored by Sommsation Wines. Check out photos from the event here!

BARBIE Leads The Hollywood Creative Alliance's 2024 Astra Film Awards With Eight Wins Including 'Best Picture'


The Hollywood Creative Alliance has announced the complete list of winners of the 2024 ASTRA Film Awards. Find out the winners here!

Danielle Brooks To Receive The Breakthrough Performer Award At Hollywood Creative Alliance's Astra Film Awards


Danielle Brooks will receive the Breakthrough Performer Award at Hollywood Creative Alliance's Astra Film Awards. Comedian Rick Glassman will host the ceremony, which will be internationally broadcast on ABS-CBN in 247 countries and territories.

Jeffrey Wright FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeffrey Wright been in?

Jeffrey Wright has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeffrey Wright been in?

Jeffrey Wright has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeffrey Wright been nominated for?

Jeffrey Wright has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Topdog/Underdog," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Underdog," Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "Topdog/Underdog," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Topdog/Underdog," Best Debut Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Angels in America," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika," and Outstanding Supporting Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika."

What awards has Jeffrey Wright won?

Jeffrey Wright has won the following awards: - Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Topdog/Underdog - Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Underdog - Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika - Outstanding Supporting Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika.

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