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Jonathan Cake

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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BIO

Cake is an English actor who has worked on various TV programmes and films. His notable screen roles include Jack Favell in Rebecca (1997), Oswald Mosley in Mosley (1997), Japheth in the NBC television film Noah's Ark (1999), Tyrannus in the ABC miniseries Empire (2005) and Det. Chuck Vance on the ABC drama series Desperate Housewives (2011–2012).

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STAGE CREDITS

Coriolanus Coriolanus
[New York]
2019 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Caius Martius Coriolanus
Antony and Cleopatra
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Production, 0
Marc Antony
The Philanthropist The Philanthropist
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Braham
Cymbeline Cymbeline
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Iachimo
Medea
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Jason
The Beggar's Opera
[London Fringe]
Royal Shakespeare Company Revival, 1992
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2003 - Performance

Jonathan Cake, Medea

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Video: Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Discuss Reimagining DEATH OF A SALESMAN Photo
Video: Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Discuss Reimagining DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

For the PBS culture series CANVAS, arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, who have received Tony nominations for their fresh performances in Death of a Salesman. Watch the full segment, which also features footage from the production. 
Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers Photo
Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2026

Fresh off his breakout turn on HBO’s The Gilded Age, Ben Ahlers is stepping onto the Broadway stage for the very first time- and doing it in one of the season’s most talked-about revivals. Ahlers checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us about about his journey in the show so far, living up to the hype, and so much more. 
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Cr Photo
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
Video: Nathan Lane Explains How DEATH OF A SALESMAN Achieves Intimacy at the Winter G Photo
Video: Nathan Lane Explains How DEATH OF A SALESMAN Achieves Intimacy at the Winter Garden
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

Nathan Lane recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his turn as Willy Loman in the hit revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. Watch the interview, where he spoke about the intimate and cinematic nature of the new production, which is running at the Winter Garden Theatre.
Nathan Lane Shares Why DEATH OF A SALESMAN Remains Relevant Photo
Nathan Lane Shares Why DEATH OF A SALESMAN Remains Relevant
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

The cast of Death of a Salesman, including Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers, joined MS Now's Morning Joe on Tuesday to discuss the new Broadway revival of the celebrated Arthur Miller play. 
Photos: Darren Criss, Anaïs Mitchell, and More at the Atlantic Theater Company's 40t Photo
Photos: Darren Criss, Anaïs Mitchell, and More at the Atlantic Theater Company's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Stars of stage and screen lit up The Plaza to help the historic Atlantic Theater Company celebrate 40 years of empowering new voices in the industry and championing diverse and bold pieces of theater. Check out photos from the event here!
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway Photo
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!
Review Roundup: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Photo
Review Roundup: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

Critics have stopped by the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, and the reviews are in! The new production is directed by Joe Mantello and led by Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Laurie Metcalf as Linda Loman.
Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN On Broadway Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf Photo
Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN On Broadway Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Production photos have been released for Death of a Salesman on Broadway. The revival stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. The run has been extended through August.
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid Photo
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane appeared on an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss the long journey that led to playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. Watch the interview, where he remembers his first experience with the play as a kid.
Video: Nathan Lane and Marc Shaiman Perform on LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Photo
Video: Nathan Lane and Marc Shaiman Perform on LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026

Acclaimed actor Nathan Lane appears on tonight's episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert. As part of his appearance, Lane, an icon of musical theatre, accompanied by Marc Shaiman, performed “Laughing Matters” from the 1996 Off-Broadway revue, “When Pigs Fly.” Watch the video below!
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Comme Photo
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Comments
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

While on The View in promotion of the new Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, Nathan Lane spoke about the new production and shared his thoughts about Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about opera and ballet. Watch his visit now.
Up on the Marquee: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Returns Photo
Up on the Marquee: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Returns
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 9, 2026

Attention will be paid! Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is now in previews at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it will open on Thursday, April 9.  Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the Winter Garden, which was most recently home to Mamma Mia!, which closed on February 1.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends An Additional Eight Weeks on Broadway Photo
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends An Additional Eight Weeks on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
Additional Cast Joins Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and More in DEATH OF A SALESMAN Photo
Additional Cast Joins Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and More in DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Additional casting has been announced for the new production of Arthur Miller’s towering American drama Death of a Salesman, featuring an array of veterans alongside Broadway debuts. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Christopher Jackson Talks Broadway Cameos in AND JUST LIKE THAT Season 3 Photo
Video: Christopher Jackson Talks Broadway Cameos in AND JUST LIKE THAT Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Ahead of the conclusion of And Just Like That, airing later this month, series star and Tony-nominee Christopher Jackson visited Live with Kelly and Mark to chat about shooting the latest season in New York and appearing with fellow Broadway stars in the show. Watch the interview!
SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT to Conclude with Season 3 Photo
SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT to Conclude with Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2025

The Sex and the City spinoff And Just Like That will end with its ongoing third season, showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed Friday in a social media post. 
Photos: Patti LuPone Guest Stars in New Episode of AND JUST LIKE THAT Photo
Photos: Patti LuPone Guest Stars in New Episode of AND JUST LIKE THAT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2025

Tony Award winner Patti LuPone made her highly anticipated debut in And Just Like That. The third season of the Sex and the City sequel series features the Broadway performer as the mother of Giuseppe, played by Sebastiano Pigazzi. Take a look at photos here!
Photo: Rosie O'Donnell Dons WICKED Shirt in New AND JUST LIKE THAT Preview Photo
Photo: Rosie O'Donnell Dons WICKED Shirt in New AND JUST LIKE THAT Preview
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell seems to be playing a Wicked super-fan in the new season of And Just Like That! A new photo from the upcomig third season of the Sex & the City sequel series shows the Broadway alum in a Wicked shirt, holding a bag of M&Ms.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Cake been in?

Jonathan Cake has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Jonathan Cake been in?

Jonathan Cake has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jonathan Cake been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Medea.

What awards has Jonathan Cake won?

Jonathan Cake has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Medea.

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