K. Todd Freeman
Interview: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Is a Happy Homecoming for Ben Ahlers (May 14, 2026)
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations (May 13, 2026)
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards (May 8, 2026)
BIO
K. Todd Freeman (Charley). Broadway: The Minutes, Airline Highway (Tony Nomination, Drama Desk Award), Wicked, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Song of Jacob Zulu (Tony Nomination). Off-Broadway: Prince Faggot (Playwrights Horizons – Obie Award), Downstate (Playwrights Horizons – Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Obie Awards), Fetch Clay Make Man (NYTW – Obie Award); The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, Spunk (Public Theatre). Television: “Will Trent,” “Horrors of Dolores Roach,” “The Rehearsal,” “High Maintenance,” “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Blindspot,” “Law and Order: SVU,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “NYPD Blue.” Film: No One Cares, The Same Storm, Anesthesia, The Dark Knight, Cider House Rules, Gross Pointe Blank. Member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Photos
Executive Director Brooke Flanagan, Artistic Director Glenn Davis, ensemble members Kate Arrington and Caroline Neff, director/ensemble member K. Todd Freeman, playwright/ensemble member Rajiv Joseph, ensemble members Tim Hopper and Namir Smallwood, Emili
From: Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR. WOLF
Ensemble members Kate Arrington and Caroline Neff, director/ensemble member K. Todd Freeman, playwright/ensemble member Rajiv Joseph, ensemble member Tim Hopper, Emilie Maureen Hanson and ensemble member Namir Smallwood
From: Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of Rajiv Joseph’s MR. WOLF
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1990 ] Pretzel
[ 1991 ] Talk Show Guest
[ 1991 ] Wipe
[ 1994 ] Clerk
[ 1995 ] Barney's Waiter
[ 1996 ] Dutton
[ 1996 ] Officer Davis
[ 1997 ] Kenneth McCullers
[ 1997 ] Six O One
[ 1998 ] Stan, Suzie
[ 1999 ] Muddy
[ 2007 ] Detective #2
[ 2008 ] Polk
[ 2014 ] Dr. Baxter Stockman
[ 2015 ] Joe
[ 2017 ] Captain Morgan
[ 2017 ] Dr. Mcleod
[ 2021 ] Dr. Kaufman
[ 2021 ] Jimmy
[ 2021 ] Leon Robinson
TV Shows
Arthur Poe
Mr. Trick
Jerome Griffin
Arthur Cartwell
Awards and Nominations
K. Todd Freeman, Downstate
K. Todd Freeman, Downstate
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Todd Freeman, Downstate
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Todd Freeman, Downstate
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K. Todd Freeman, Airline Highway
K. Todd Freeman, Airline Highway
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K. Todd Freeman, Fetch Clay, Make Man
Todd Freeman , Song of Jacob Zulu
K. Todd Freeman , The Song of Jacob Zulu
Videos
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-04-10 18:46:47
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-01 11:08:14
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Comments
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-12 15:14:19
Video: Get a First Look at CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-03-11 15:05:05
VIDEO: Armie Hammer and Tracy Letts Talk Starring in THE MINUTES
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-09 11:13:25
TV: Watch THE MINUTES Marquee Get Installed at the Cort Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-10 16:32:01
VIDEO: Trailer Debut For A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Returns for Its Final (Most Dreadful) Season
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-12-10 12:47:53
VIDEO: Check Out the Costumes Created for Netflix's A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Season 2
by Macon Prickett - 2018-04-05 12:17:50
VIDEO: Check Out the Many Disguises of Count Olaf in the Upcoming Season of A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-26 10:24:17
VIDEO: Netflix Unveils Official Trailer For A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Season Two
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-07 11:09:42
VIDEO: Check Out the Newly Released Trailer For Netflix's A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Season 2
by Macon Prickett - 2018-02-12 14:50:23
VIDEO: Netflix Shares Teaser for A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Season Two
by Caryn Robbins - 2018-01-02 08:03:50
VIDEO: Netflix Shares Second Trailer for LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-12-06 12:30:11
VIDEO: Official Trailer for Netflix's LEMONY SNICKET'S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Is Here!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-17 11:46:17
News
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.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
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!
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.
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.
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!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 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.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane appeared on an episode of Late Night 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
A third and final extension has been revealed for Jordan Tannahill’s hit play Prince Faggot, now running in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home. Prince Faggot transferred to Studio Seaview in September.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025
Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone. Learn more about Purpose, Bug, The Minutes, and more!
by Joshua Wright - Oct 6, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater, opens its landmark 50th Anniversary Season with the Chicago premiere of ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s Mr. Wolf, directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman (Downstate, Airline Highway).
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025
Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot is now running an additional three weeks, through November 30, in Seaview's new Off-Broadway home. Check out photos from the show's gala night here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
K. Todd Freeman has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
K. Todd Freeman has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Downstate, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Downstate, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Downstate, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Downstate, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Airline Highway, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Airline Highway, Performance (Obie Awards) for Fetch Clay, Make Man, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Song of Jacob Zulu and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Song of Jacob Zulu.
K. Todd Freeman has received several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Downstate. He also won Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play at The Lortels for his role in Downstate. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Airline Highway and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Fetch Clay, Make Man.
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