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Mandy Patinkin

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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Mandy Patinkin has been fortunate to carve out a varied career including theatre, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist.
In his 1980 Broadway debut, Mandy won a Tony Award for his role as Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evitaand was nominated in 1984 for his starring role as George in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Mandy's other stage credits include: Compulsion, Paradise Found, The Tempest,Enemy of the People, The Wild Party, Falsettos, The Secret Garden, The Winter's Tale, The Knife, Leave It to Beaver is Dead, Rebel Women, Hamlet, Trelawney of the 'Wells,' The Shadow Box, The Split, Savages, and Henry IV, Part I.
In 1989, Mandy began his concert career at Joseph Papp's Public Theater in New York City. Since then he has toured (and continues to tour) his various solo concerts across North America, in London's West End, through Australia and New Zealand, as well as on Broadway and Off-Broadway. His newest solo concert is Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries 2018, debuting here at NYC's Connelly Theater.
In addition to solo concerts, Mandy has created collaborations with artists including opera star Nathan Gunn in An Evening with Mandy Patinkin & Nathan Gunn, touring the US, Australia and New Zealand; with his dear friend Patti LuPone in An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkinwhich has toured since 2007 and played Broadway in 2012; Bridges, a concert with musicians from various countries in the Middle East; and most recently, The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville, with Taylor Mac, directed by Susan Stroman.
Mandy has appeared in many feature films, includingLife Itself, Wonder, Smurfs: The Lost Village, The Queen of Spain, Ali and Nino, Wish I Was Here, The Wind Rises, Everybody's Hero, The Choking Man, Pinero, The Adventures of Elmo In Grouchland, Lulu on the Bridge, Men with Guns, The Princess Bride, Yentl, The Music of Chance, Daniel, Ragtime, Impromptu, The Doctor, Alien Nation, Dick Tracy, The House on Carroll Street, True Colors, andMaxie.
In television, Mandy won a 1995 Emmy Award for his performance in the CBS series, "Chicago Hope," and starred in the CBS series "Criminal Minds" and in the Showtime Original Series "Dead Like Me." Currently, he can be seen in the Award-winning Showtime Original Series "Homeland" as CIA Agent Saul Berenson.
As a recording artist on CBS Records, Mandy released two solo albums, Mandy Patinkin and Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Dress Casual. Recently on the Nonesuch label, Mandy recorded his newest albums Mandy Patinkin: Diary January 2018 andMandy Patinkin Diary April/May 2018. Also with Nonesuch are Experiment,Oscar & Steve, Kidultsand Mandy Patinkin Sings Sondheim. In 1998 he debuted his most personal project, Mamaloshen, a collection of traditional, classic and contemporary songs sung entirely in Yiddish. The recording of Mamaloshenwon the Deutschen Schallplattenpreis(Germany's equivalent of the Grammy Award).
As diverse as his professional life has been, Mandy's education in the field of social activism has been even more varied and continues to evolve. He has helped raise funds for organizations dear to his heart including Brady Campaign, PAX, Association to Benefit Children, American Jewish World Service, Search For Common Ground, National Dance Institute, and ACLU. Mandy is a board member of the Arava Institute and continues to work with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), highlighting the plight of refugees worldwide.

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Mandy Patinkin STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Co-Production, 2011
Sid Silver

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2010
The Eunuch

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Prospero

[Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Benefit, 2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Burrs

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Performer

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1994
George (Act I)

George (Act II)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Marvin [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Archibald Craven

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1989
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Leontes

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1987
Peter

Peter

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1985
Buddy Plummer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
George (Act I) [Replacement]

George (Act I)

George (Act II)

George (Act II) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Workshop, 1983
George

George (Act Two)

George (Act One)

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Hotspur

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Che

[Broadway]
1977
Mark

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Major Robert Steele Strong

[Broadway]
1975
Player King

Fortinbras

[Broadway]
1975
Mr. Arthur Gower

Mandy Patinkin Productions

Writing


Mandy Patinkin Movies

The Big Fix
[ 1978 ] Pool Man
French Postcards
[ 1979 ] Sayyid
Last Embrace
[ 1979 ] First Commuter
Night of the Juggler
[ 1980 ] Allesandro the Cabbie
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] Tateh
Yentl
[ 1983 ] Avigdor
Daniel
[ 1983 ] Paul Isaacson
Maxie
[ 1985 ] Nick
Castle in the Sky
[ 1986 ] Louie Disney dub
The Princess Bride
[ 1987 ] Iñigo Montoya
Alien Nation
[ 1988 ] Sam Francisco
The House on Carroll Street
[ 1988 ] Salwen
Dick Tracy
[ 1990 ] 88 Keys
Impromptu
[ 1991 ] Alfred De Musset
The Doctor
[ 1991 ] Murray
True Colors
[ 1991 ] John Palmeri
The Music of Chance
[ 1993 ] Jim Nhe
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Irate Man
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
[ 1994 ] Brother Daniel
Men with Guns
[ 1997 ] Andrew
Lulu on the Bridge
[ 1998 ] Philip Kleinman
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
[ 1999 ] Huxley
Piñero
[ 2001 ] Joseph Papp
Run Ronnie Run
[ 2002 ] Mandy Patinkin
Frankie and Johnny Are Married
[ 2003 ] Mandy Patinkin
Everyone's Hero
[ 2006 ] Stanley Irving
Choking Man
[ 2006 ] Rick
4.3.2.1.
[ 2010 ] Sir Jago Larofsky
Jock the Hero Dog
[ 2011 ] Bil
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Hattori
Wish I Was Here
[ 2014 ] Gabe
The Queen of Spain
[ 2016 ] Jordan Berman
Ali and Nino
[ 2016 ] Gregor Kipiani
Smurfs: The Lost Village
[ 2017 ] Papa Smurf
Wonder
[ 2017 ] Mr. Tushman
Life Itself
[ 2018 ] Irwin Dempsey
Before You Know It
[ 2019 ] Mel Gurner

Mandy Patinkin TV Shows

Chicago Hope
Dr. Jeffrey Geiger
Criminal Minds
Jason Gideon
Dead Like Me
Rube Sofer
Homeland
Saul Berenson

Mandy Patinkin Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Wild Party

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Secret Garden

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Secret Garden


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Mandy Patinkin


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Special Awards

Mandy Patinkin

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding One Person Show

Mandy Patinkin, Dress Casual


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Drama League Awards - 1989 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Mandy Patinkin

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Mandy Patinkin, The Knife

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Sunday in the Park with George

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin , Sunday in the Park with George

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Mandy Patinkin, Henry IV

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Mandy Patinkin, Evita

Mandy Patinkin Videos

Mandy Patinkin News


Video: Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Discuss Broadway and Celebrities on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE


On Monday, Tony-Award winning performers Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss some of their Broadway roles and experiences. In his discussion with host Andy Cohen, Ben Platt talked about celebrities who have attended his Broadway performances. In Bareilles' discussion with Cohen, she talked about some of her go-to karaoke songs and also revealed her favorite Broadway diva. Watch the videos here!

Review: News and Tunes at SUMMER THEATRE GALA at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre


I've posted many times about how much of an institution Saint Vincent Summer Theatre has become: you know you're going to get a slapstick farce, a Golden Age or earlier revue, and usually a musical comedy with pop oldies.

National Dance Institute To Host 48th Annual Gala At Ziegfeld Ballroom


National Dance Institute (NDI) will return to the Ziegfeld Ballroom for its Annual Gala on Monday, April 15, 2024.

PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT and PACO PEÑA Announced for Adelaide Guitar Festival 2024


Adelaide Festival Centre has announced that The Princess Bride in Concert and legendary flamenco guitarist, Paco Peña's Requiem for the Earth will be two highlights at this year's Adelaide Guitar Festival.

EVITA to be Presented at San Francisco Playhouse this summer


San Francisco Playhouse’s 2023-24 season will conclude with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Evita. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Eamon Foley On Directing SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center


We sat down with director Eamon Foley, who is currently staging The Axelrod Performing Arts Center's bold new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.

JERSEY BOYS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Spring Lineup


La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed its spring lineup! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: MANDY PATINKIN LIVE at Dr. Phillips Center


See Broadway legend, Mandy Patinkin live in concert at Dr. Phillips Center

Ginna Claire Mason, Nathan Gunn, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC in Concert With The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra


Ginna Claire Mason, Nathan Gunn, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and more join South Pacific in Concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on May 10-11, 2024. Don't miss this captivating presentation of the beloved musical! Tickets available at IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Eisemann Center to Present PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES in March


Eisemann Center Presents will continue the 2023-2024 Season with Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes next month. Learn more about the concert featuring the legendary 3-time Tony Award winner here!

Jasmine Rice LaBeija to Join FIVE, THE PARODY MUSICAL as Hillary Clinton


FIVE: The Parody Musical will welcome iconic drag legend Jasmine Rice LaBeija to the company as 45's original 'nasty' nemesis, Hillary Clinton.

Tony And Emmy Award Winner Mandy Patinkin To Perform In San Diego at Balboa Theatre in June


Tony and Emmy Award winner Mandy Patinkin will perform in San Diego. Patinkin will headline the 31st Annual JFest with an evening of song at Balboa Theatre.

BWW Q&A: Alan Inkles On An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. at the Staller Center for the Arts


The Staller Center invites you to be in 'the room where it happens' with Leslie Odom, Jr., on March 9 for An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. Renowned across stage, screen, and song, Odom, Jr. is best known for his roles as Aaron Burr in Hamilton and Purlie in Purlie Victorious.

Review: AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD Presents a Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man at Birdland


If you were asked to describe yourself in 14 songs, what would they be? That is the challenge that singer Ari Axelrod set for himself in his show which opened at Birdland last night entitled simply enough, AN EVENING WITH ARI AXELROD. What emerged from that question is a portrait of an artist who is intelligent, sensitive, somewhat anxious, and remarkably contemplative for someone just on the cusp of 30.

Video: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE WITH ADAM BEN-DAVID ON PIANO is coming to the Kravis Center


Before he was an Emmy-winning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was already a Tony-winning Broadway legend. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE, presents the acclaimed actor / singer / storyteller in his most electrifying role: concert performer. Patinkin will perform at the Kravis Center on March 5th.

Special Offer: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT at Michigan Theatre


Special Offer: Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE Live at the Michigan Theater!

THE WHOLE OF TIME, Argentinian Play Inspired by THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Extends Run at Torn Page


Joben Productions has extended the U.S. premiere of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones to February 11. 

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE


PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

BARK OF MILLIONS New Rock Opera From Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, And Machine Dazzle Makes US Premiere At BAM, February 5- 10


'Bark of Millions, a new rock opera from Taylor Mac, Matt Ray, and Machine Dazzle, makes its US premiere at BAM from Feb 5—10. Don't miss this landmark exhibition celebrating LGBTQ artists in downtown NYC, opening on Feb 1.'

Video: Mandy Patinkin Sings 'Carefully Taught/Children Will Listen' Mashup


Watch Mandy Patinkin sing a mashup of Carefully Taught and Children Will Listen!

Mandy Patinkin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mandy Patinkin been in?

Mandy Patinkin has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Mandy Patinkin been in?

Mandy Patinkin has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Mandy Patinkin's first West End show?

Mandy Patinkin's first West End show was Paradise Found which opened in 2010

What awards has Mandy Patinkin been nominated for?

Mandy Patinkin has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Wild Party," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Secret Garden," Best Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Secret Garden," as well as Special Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He also received nominations for Outstanding One Person Show at the Drama Desk Awards for "Dress Casual," Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Knife," and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sunday in the Park with George." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Sunday in the Park with George," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Henry IV," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Evita," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Evita."

What awards has Mandy Patinkin won?

Mandy Patinkin has won Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards for his role in Evita.

How many shows has Mandy Patinkin written?

Mandy Patinkin has written 1 shows including An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin (Conceiver).

What is Mandy Patinkin next theatre project?

Mandy Patinkin's next show will be Mandy Patinkin - Live in Concert which opens on 11/7/2023 on West End.

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