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BIO

Stephen David Daldry CBE (born 2 May 1960) is an English director and producer of film, theatre, and television. He has won three Tony Awards for his work on Broadway and an Olivier Award for his work in the West End. He has received three Academy Awards nominations for Best Director, for the films Billy Elliot (2000), The Hours (2002), and The Reader (2008).



From 2016 to 2020, he produced and directed the Netflix television series The Crown, for which he received one Producers Guild Award nomination, one Producers Guild Award win, two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and one Primetime Emmy Award win for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series. Daldry joined an elite group of directors by receiving nominations for direction in theatre, television, and film.

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Productions

Stranger Things: The First ShadowStranger Things: The First Shadow
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
Stranger Things: The First ShadowStranger Things: The First Shadow
 
[West End, 2024]
Director
Stranger Things: The First ShadowStranger Things: The First Shadow
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
The JungleThe Jungle
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
The InheritanceThe Inheritance
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
The JungleThe Jungle
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
The InheritanceThe Inheritance
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
The JungleThe Jungle
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
An Inspector CallsAn Inspector Calls
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
SkylightSkylight
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
The AudienceThe Audience
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
The AudienceThe Audience
 
[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
SkylightSkylight
 
[West End, 2014]
Director
The AudienceThe Audience
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
Billy ElliotBilly Elliot
 
[West End, 2005]
Director
Far Away
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
Via Dolorosa
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
An Inspector Calls
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director

Movies

Billy Elliot
[ 2014 ] director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Stephen Daldry, The Inheritance


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Stephen Daldry, The Inheritance


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Direction of a Play

Stephen Daldry, The Inheritance

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Stephen Daldry, The Jungle


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Stephen Daldry, The Jungle

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Stephen Daldry, The Audience

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play

Stephen Daldry, Skylight

Evening Standard Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Stephen DaldrySkylight

Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Director

Stephen DaldryThe Audience


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot, The Musical


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Director

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Play

Stephen Daldry, An Inspector Calls


winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Director of a Play

Stephen DaldryMachinal


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Play

Stephen Daldry , An Inspector Calls


winner
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Play

Stephen DaldryAn Inspector Calls


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Best Director

Stephen DaldryAn Inspector Calls

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Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS, King's Theatre Photo
Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 2, 2025

JB Priestley's brilliantly constructed masterpiece powerfully dramatises the dangers of casual capitalism's cruelty, complacency and hypocrisy. Stephen Daldry's epic production highlights the play's enduring relevance.
Video: Louis McCartney Recalls Audition Process for Vecna in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIR Photo
Video: Louis McCartney Recalls Audition Process for Vecna in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Louis McCartney, who is making his Broadway debut in Stranger Things: The First Shadow, recently visited The Tonight Show to share a bit about his experience in New York and auditioning for the show. Watch the interview now!
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Takes First Broadway Bows Photo
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Takes First Broadway Bows
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2025

On Friday, March 28, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW officially began performances at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Check out photos from inside the big day!
Casting a Light on the Suspense and Spectacle of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Photo
Casting a Light on the Suspense and Spectacle of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 29, 2025

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances on Broadway in March. Learn more about what to expect from the show from the production's writer, director, and producer!
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway; Documentary Set For Next Month Photo
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway; Documentary Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

All new photos have been released ahead of tonight’s first preview performance of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Plus, Netflix has released a trailer announcing an official documentary about the show.
& JULIET, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More Set For the Summer 2025 Season at Milton Keynes T Photo
& JULIET, BAT OUT OF HELL, and More Set For the Summer 2025 Season at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has kicked off at Milton Keynes Theatre, with a mix of musicals, dramatic plays, and lots more having already graced the stage, with more of the same coming over the next few months. Learn more about the season here!
Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production begins performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opens Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in Rehearsals Photo
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW in Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. Check out photos from rehearsals here!
Lady Gaga Thinks She's More of an Elphaba Than Glinda; Confirms WICKED Rumor Photo
Lady Gaga Thinks She's More of an Elphaba Than Glinda; Confirms WICKED Rumor
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Lady Gaga shares insights into her connection with Wicked, revealing she identifies more with Elphaba than Glinda. Learn about her past involvement in the Wicked film project and her musical theatre roots.
Video: Hanging with the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Photo
Video: Hanging with the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Joey Mervis - Feb 17, 2025

Things are about to get strange on Broadway. Rehearsals are now underway for Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Watch in this video as the entire company meets the press at the Netflix New York offices!
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast Meets the Press Photo
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast Meets the Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

On Thursday, February 13th, some of the cast and creative team of the Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW gathered at the Netflix New York offices to celebrate bringing the play to New York. See photos here!
Up on the Marquee: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Photo
Up on the Marquee: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is getting ready to begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially open Tuesday,  April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
Interview: 'It's Been a Dream Project to Figure Out': Actor Stephen Kunken on KYOTO Photo
Interview: 'It's Been a Dream Project to Figure Out': Actor Stephen Kunken on KYOTO
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 7, 2025

After a run at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kyoto has arrived at @sohoplace on the West End. The play, written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson and directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, brings audiences into the world of the Kyoto Conference Centre on 11 December 1997, where nations are struggling to come to an agreement on climate change. In comes Don Pearlman, an American oil lobbyist who becomes the biggest obstacle to reaching such an agreement.
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Offer Discount Tickets and More at Box Office Photo
STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Offer Discount Tickets and More at Box Office Opening
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 5, 2025

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is getting ready to celebrate the official box office opening on Friday, February 7 with discounted tickets and a lottery for opening night tickets. We have all of the details.
Video: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast & Set in Rehearsal Photo
Video: First Look at STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast & Set in Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

Watch a first look at the cast and creative team of Stranger Things: the First Shadow at their first rehearsal. The video also features models of the Broadway production's set and costumes.
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Begins Rehearsals and Reveals Full Cast Photo
Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Begins Rehearsals and Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the Broadway premiere of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, which is now in rehearsals. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Th Photo
Clive Owen, Jamie Glover, and More Join Rufus Norris' Final Season at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further details and casting for previously announced shows in Director Rufus Norris' final season. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
Review: KYOTO, @sohoplace Photo
Review: KYOTO, @sohoplace
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 17, 2025

After a stellar run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s RSC-fuelled project takes hold of London. Flashback to 1997, the United Nations are desperately trying to draft up an arrangement that might save the Earth. The deadlock on global warming hadn’t eased for years: each representative cautious about their involvement and an American lawyer deep in the pockets of his country’s oil tycoons doing anything to stall. Can the world come together to protect itself?
Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS Photo
Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!
THE WOMAN IN BLACK Is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January Photo
THE WOMAN IN BLACK Is Coming to Milwaukee Repertory Theater in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will present The Woman in Black, the spine-chilling theatrical sensation direct from London’s West End. Performances begin in January. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Stephen Daldry been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Inheritance, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Inheritance, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Inheritance, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Jungle, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Jungle, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Audience, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Skylight, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Skylight, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Audience, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Billy Elliot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Billy Elliot the Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Billy Elliot the Musical, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Billy Elliot, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Billy Elliot, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for An Inspector Calls, Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for Machinal , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Inspector Calls, Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for An Inspector Calls and Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for An Inspector Calls.

What awards has Stephen Daldry won?

Stephen Daldry has received numerous awards for his outstanding directing work. He won the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Inheritance, as well as the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. He also garnered the Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Inheritance. Additionally, he received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for The Jungle. For his work on Billy Elliot, he won the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. He also received the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards and the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Billy Elliot, The Musical. Daldry's accolades further include the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for An Inspector Calls, as well as the Best Director of a Play at the Olivier Awards for Machinal. He has also won the Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for An Inspector Calls and the Best Director of a Play at the Olivier Awards for An Inspector Calls. Lastly, he was honored with the Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for An Inspector Calls.

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