Stephen Spinella
Birth Place: Naples, ITALY
American Classic’s Theatrical DNA is Its Pedigree (Apr 2, 2026)
What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlights (Mar 2, 2026)
Exclusive: Laura Linney Wants You To Do Community Theater (Feb 27, 2026)
BIO
Theater includes: Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Angels in America (two Tony and two Drama Desk Awards), A View from the Bridge, Electra, James Joyce’s The Dead (Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk Awards; Tony nom), Our Town, Spring Awakening, The Velocity of Autumn. Off-Broadway: Volpone; Love! Valour! Compassion (Obie Award); The Seagull; The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide…; An Iliad (Lortel & Obie Awards); As You Like It; Coriolanus.
Film includes: Can You Ever Forgive Me?; Milk; Lincoln; Rubber; Virtuosity; The Normal Heart, The Jackal; Love! Valour! Compassion!; Great Expectations; Cradle Will Rock, Connie and Carla.
TV Includes: “Will and Grace,” “Royal Pains,” “Blacklist,” “24,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Elementary,” “The Mentalist,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Frasier,” “Numbers,” “Big Love,” “Huff,” “ER,” “The Knick.”
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1995 ] Frank
[ 1995 ] Lindenmeyer
[ 1996 ] Young Man at Rolls
[ 1997 ] Dougl
[ 1997 ] Hummus Guy
[ 1997 ] Perry Sellars
[ 1998 ] Carter Macleish
[ 1998 ] Doug Stein
[ 1999 ] Federal Theatre - Donald O Hara
[ 1999 ] Knox
[ 2000 ] Ivan Todd
[ 2001 ] Chicken Man
[ 2004 ] Robert, Peaches
[ 2004 ] Ticket Seller
[ 2007 ] Stuart
[ 2008 ] Concierge
[ 2008 ] Rick Stokes
[ 2010 ] Lieutenant Chad
[ 2012 ] Asa Vintner Litton
[ 2013 ] Psychiatrist
[ 2016 ] Dr. Richard Marks
[ 2018 ] Paul
[ 2019 ] Albert
[ 2019 ] ThomTomTuggiero
TV Shows
Mr. Kishell, Boyd Harkin
Dr. Samuel Heller
Russell Berger
Rex Pinsker
Awards and Nominations
Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad
Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad
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Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad
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Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad
Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad
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Stephen Spinella, The Dead
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Stephen Spinella, James Joyce's The Dead
Stephen Spinella, James Joyce's The Dead
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Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Perestroika
Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Perestroika
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Stephen Spinella, Angels in America
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Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
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Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
Videos
Video: Kevin Kline Takes Center Stage in First Trailer for Theater Series AMERICAN CLASSIC
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 11:23:13
Video: On the Red Carpet for Tom Felton in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-11-18 15:47:36
Photos/Video: Tom Felton Makes His Broadway Debut in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-11-11 21:20:05
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Gives Surprise SPRING AWAKENING Performance on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-04-06 10:36:57
VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Talks SPRING AWAKENING Reunion on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan
by Michael Major - 2021-12-13 11:40:25
VIDEO: Ann Harada, Marc delaCruz, Anthony Lee Medina, and More Perform Monologue From OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-10 08:43:48
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-25 10:27:57
VIDEO: Get a Look Backstage at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD With James Snyder!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-08-01 14:01:26
VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-07-01 12:48:56
VIDEO: On This Day, April 27: The First Revival of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-04-27 00:00:01
TV: Watch Performances from FUN HOME, GIGANTIC & More at the Vineyard Theatre Gala!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-03-21 12:01:06
STAGE TUBE: Watch Just-Released Trailer for HBO Documentary- LARRY KRAMER IN LOVE & ANGER
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-02 17:27:16
TV Flashback: Estelle Parsons and Stephen Spinella Close THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN Today
by Robert Diamond - 2014-05-04 08:18:11
News
by Howard Sherman - Apr 2, 2026
Nestled quietly in a corner of the MGM+ streamer, a service that rarely gets invoked when the streaming giants are under discussion, lies the answer to anyone who has wondered for the past 20 years, as I have, “Why can’t we have another series like ‘Slings and Arrows?’”
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026
To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Laura Linney stars in American Classic, a new TV series that spotlights community and the power of live theater. The series premieres on MGM+ this Sunday, March 1.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
Kevin Kline is returning to his stage roots in the first trailer for American Classic, the theater-themed comedy series starring the Tony and Academy Award-winner.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
You can now get a first look at photos of Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre.
by - Jan 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
MGM+ has shared a first look at the theater-themed comedy series American Classic starring Kevin Kline, Laura Linney, and Jon Tenney. Newly announced cast members include Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, and Stephen Spinella. Check out photos from the show now.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
All new photos have been released of the current cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, including Tom Felton, John Skelley, Emmet Smith, and more. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Broadway audiences can now see Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in the Year 7 company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Lyric Theatre. See footage from the red carpet opening here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2025
Tom Felton took his first bows in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child last ight, November 11. The actor originated the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. Check out photos from his first curtain call below!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Tom Felton returns to the wizarding world, joining the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre as Draco Malfoy for a 26-week limited engagement through May 10, 2026. Check out phots and video of his Broadway debut!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Performances begin tonight, Tuesday, November 11th for the new Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at New York's Lyric Theatre, with original film star Tom Felton joining the casat.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
New cast members have been announced for the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The new cast will begin performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024
Performances began the new Broadway company performing a brand-new version of the show with a running time now under three hours. Get a first look at photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024
The new cast of witches and wizards of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway took their first bows on Broadway this week! See video of their first curtain call!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024
Hogwarts will welcome a new crop of students this season, as the Year 6 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make magic on Broadway! Watch the video below as Broadway's newest witches and wizards head into the rehearsal room!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024
A brand-new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now with a running time under three hours including intermission, will have its Broadway debut next month. Learn more about the change to the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024
All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024
Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024
New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Stephen Spinella has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Stephen Spinella has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for An Iliad , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for An Iliad, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An Iliad , Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Dead, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.
Stephen Spinella's awards include a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for An Iliad, a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for An Iliad again, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for The Dead, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for James Joyce's The Dead. He also won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for Angels in America: Perestroika, as well as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Angels in America. Additionally, he received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.
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