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Robert Lindsay

Birth Place: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, ENGLAND

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Robert Lindsay is an English stage and TV actor. His first major role on TV was portraying Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith. He's also known for portraying the role of Ben Harper in My Family, Nigel Walker in Bounty Hunters, Wormwood in Galavant, Daedalus in Atlantis, The Examiner in The Spy, and Rupert in Bull. His film credits include Fierce Creatures, Wimbledon, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. He appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in musical theatre. He won a BAFTA, a Tony Award, and two Olivier Awards for his work.

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Robert Lindsay STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Prof Richard Myers

[West End]
2021
Moonface Martin

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Lawrence Jameson

[West End]
Theatre Royal Haymarket Company Production, 2011
Henry II

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Bill Snibson

Bill Snibson [Replacement]

Bill Snibson

[West End]
London Revival, 1985
Bill Snibson


Robert Lindsay Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actor in a Musical

Robert Lindsay, Oliver!

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Comedy Performance

Robert LindsayCyrano De Bergerac

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actor of the Year

Robert LindsayBecket

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actor of the Year

Robert LindsayBecket


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Drama League Awards - 1987 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Robert Lindsay


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Theatre World Awards - 1987 - Performance

Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl


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Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl


winner
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical

Robert Lindsay, Me And My Girl

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ME AND MY GIRL Comes to Wagner College Theatre


Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.

Hampstead Theatre Launches £1.25m Fundraising Appeal


Hampstead Theatre has launched the #HampsteadAhead campaign, a £1.25m philanthropic appeal, to propel Hampstead Theatre as it continues to nurture and commission writers, produce new plays and offer significant ticket subsidies to thousands of young people.

Photos: Stephen Fry Appears as the Narrator in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS


This week, Stephen Fry is treading the boards as the narrator in Bleak Expectations during the production's final week of performances at the West End’s Criterion Theatre. Check out a photo of him here!

Streaming Review: Anything Still Goes As The Revival Of A Cole Porter Classic, ANYTHING GOES, Streams On BroadwayHD


Tappy Make Me Happy, so how could little Bobby not be happy with this dip in the stream?

Check Out the Latest on BroadwayHD �" Including a New Release with Sutton Foster


Beat the heat by staying inside and streaming some of BroadwayHD’s newest releases. Visit www.broadwayhd.com to learn more!

Ensemble Cast and Two More Guest Stars Revealed For West End Season of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS


Craig Ferguson and Robert Lindsay are the latest names to join the lineup of guest stars each appearing in the West End transfer of Mark Evan's Dickens mash up Bleak Expectations.

PBS Great Performances Sets 'Broadway's Best' Lineup With Sutton Foster, Sara Bareilles, Chita Rivera & More


In celebration of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season, the series raises the curtain on a starry “Broadway’s Best” schedule of programs featuring dazzling musical numbers and high drama. The lineup kicks off with a star-studded concert celebrating Broadway during the series’ 50 years on PBS spanning from the early 1970s to the present day.

Over £75,000 Has Been Raised For Acting For Others at This Year's ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, West Street


Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that over £75,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Acting For Others Announces ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, Featuring Adjoa Andoh, Annette Badland, Jim Carter, and More!


Theatrical charity Acting for Others and The Ivy has announced the return of One Night Only at The Ivy on London Theatreland's West Street, on Sunday 4 December 2022.

Review: ANYTHING GOES, The Barbican


No, no, it isn’t déjà vu: Anything Goes really is back at the Barbican less than a year after it last opened there.

Los pases de ANYTHING GOES en los Ideal contarán con una introducción especial de Juanjo González


El director de BroadwayWorld Spain compartirá anécdotas y datos curiosos sobre el musical de Cole Porter antes de la proyección.

5 razones por las que no puedes perderte ANYTHING GOES


El próximo jueves 30 de junio te espera la comedia musical más divertida en Cine Yelmo.

SORTEOS: Te invitamos a ver ANYTHING GOES en Cine Yelmo


Te invitamos a ver la comedia musical del verano en cine gracias a +Que Cine, la ventana de contenidos alternativos de Cine Yelmo. el próximo jueves 30 de junio. ¡Sigue todos los pasos y vive como nunca Broadway en la gran pantalla!

No te pierdas las imágenes de ANYTHING GOES en directo


Cine Yelmo celebra la llegada del verano con una nueva producción del popular musical ANYTHING GOES.

ANYTHING GOES se proyectará en 22 salas de Cine Yelmo en toda España a través de +Que Cine


El próximo 30 de junio tendremos la oportunidad de disfrutar en cine de esta producción del musical de Cole Porter con Sutton Foster como protagonista.

La producción de Londres de ANYTHING GOES con Sutton Foster se proyectará en Barcelona


El musical podrá verse en el Arenas de Barcelona Multicines el 30 de junio.

Photos: First Look at TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT, ALICE CHILDRESS at Loft Ensemble


Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood is presenting Try Not to Think About It, Alice Childress by Chris Haas.  Check out all new production photos here!

COMPANY Documentary, ANYTHING GOES, and More Announced for PBS Great Performances 'Broadway's Best' Lineup


This Friday, Great Performances returns with its fifth annual “Broadway’s Best” lineup. Find out how to tune in and when.

TRY NOT TO THINK ABOUT IT, ALICE CHILDRESS Comes to the Loft Ensemble This Week


Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the sixth production of its ninth anniversary season, Try Not to Think About It, Alice Childress by Chris Haas.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For LOTUS BEAUTY at Hampstead Theatre


Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Satinder Chohan’s new play, Lotus Beauty.  Directed by Pooja Ghai, Lotus Beauty will run at Hampstead Downstairs, in association with Tamasha Theatre Company, from 13 May until 18 June 2022.

Robert Lindsay FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Lindsay been in?

Robert Lindsay has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Lindsay been in?

Robert Lindsay has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Robert Lindsay's first West End show?

Robert Lindsay's first West End show was Me and My Girl which opened in 1985

What awards has Robert Lindsay been nominated for?

Robert Lindsay has been nominated for several awards, including Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Oliver!, Best Comedy Performance at the Olivier Awards for Cyrano De Bergerac, Actor of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Becket, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Me and My Girl, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Me and My Girl, Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Me and My Girl, and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Me And My Girl.

What awards has Robert Lindsay won?

Robert Lindsay has won several awards for his performances in musicals, including Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Oliver!", Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Me and My Girl", Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Me and My Girl", Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Me and My Girl", and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Me And My Girl".

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