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Wendell Pierce is an Obie Award-winning actor best known for his portrayals on HBO’s groundbreaking series “The Wire” and “Treme,” and “Suits” on USA. He currently stars in Amazon Prime’s “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” He reprises his Olivier-nominated portrayal of Willy Loman from the Death of a Salesman London production. Other Broadway credits: The Boys of Winter, The Piano Lesson, Serious Money and Clybourne Park (Tony Award for Best Play, Producer). Off-Broadway: Broke-ology (Lincoln Center); ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore, Cymbeline, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Tartuffe (The Public Theater); Waiting for Godot, The Cherry Orchard (Classical Theater of Harlem); Brothers From the Bottom (Billie Holiday Theatre); Cost of Living (Williamstown, 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama); The Oedipus Cycle (Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens). Film: Ray, Selma, Malcolm X, Waiting to Exhale, Get on the Bus, Clemency (Sundance Grand Jury Prize), Burning Cane (Best Actor, Tribeca Film Festival). He is the narrator of Stanley Nelson and Lynne Robinson’s “Becoming Frederick Douglass” on PBS. He was a 1981 Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Training: The Juilliard School. He is a founding member of Black Theatre United.

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Wendell Pierce STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Willy Loman

[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Willy Loman

[West End]
Young VIc Revival, 2019
Willy Loman

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at 59E59 Theaters, 2018
Performer

[Motion Picture]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2016
Coach Calhoun

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2009
William King

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Vladimir

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Cleante

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Friar Bonaventure

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Mr. Willis

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Mr. Willis

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Boysie (Believing)/ Psychocompany (Phantasies)

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Cloten

[Broadway]
1988
T. K.

Nigel Ajibala

Merrison

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Outlaw 2

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1986
Performer

[Broadway]
1985
Radio Voice

L. B. (Understudy)

Doc (Understudy)

Wendell Pierce Productions

 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Fight Captain

Wendell Pierce Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Wendell Pierce, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Wendell Pierce, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play

Wendell Pierce, Radio Golf

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Wendell Pierce News


Wendell Pierce to Play 'Perry White' in James Gunn's SUPERMAN Film


According to various sources, Wendell Pierce will play the Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Perry White in James Gunn's Superman, opposite David Corenswet (Clark Kent) Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), and Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), who work underneath Pierce's White at the Daily Planet.

COST OF LIVING Makes Boston Premiere Next Month


SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the Boston premiere of playwright Martyna Majok’s play COST OF LIVING. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Interview: James Anthony Tyler And Ken-Matt Martin Speak On INTO THE SIDE OF A HILL's World Premiere at Flint Repertory Theatre


From February 2nd to 18th, fortunate theatregoers can witness the world premiere of Into the Side of a Hill by award-winning playwright James Anthony Tyler at Flint Repertory Theatre.

Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin & More Join THE GOOD WIFE Spin-Off


CBS' The Good Wife spin-off, Elsbeth, has added Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood, and Retta as guest stars. In the new series, Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point. Wendell Pierce also stars.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!


The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Danielle Brooks To Receive The Breakthrough Performer Award At Hollywood Creative Alliance's Astra Film Awards


Danielle Brooks will receive the Breakthrough Performer Award at Hollywood Creative Alliance's Astra Film Awards. Comedian Rick Glassman will host the ceremony, which will be internationally broadcast on ABS-CBN in 247 countries and territories.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 8th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 8, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Patina Miller, Tony Danza & More Attend POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Celebration


Check out photos from the special advancing screening with Grammy and Tony-Award winner Patina Miller, MeKai Curtis, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Shanley Caswell, Antonio Ortiz, Grantham Coleman, Tony Danza, Wendell Pierce, and Erika Woods. Other attendees included “Real Housewives of the Potomac” star Candiace Dillard Bassett.

Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut Opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Black Theatre United's Inaugural Gala


Just last night, Black Theatre United (BTU) held its inaugural Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Supported by Business for Good (BFG), the evening in celebration of the indelible mark that Black culture has had and continues to have on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER


The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Black Theatre United Announces Star-Studded Honorary Co-Chair Lineup For Inaugural Gala!


Black Theatre United (BTU) announced today a star-studded lineup of honorary co-chairs for its upcoming inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, which includes Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Al Roker & Deborah Roberts, Blair Underwood, Congresswoman Ayanna Presley, Tommi A. Vincent and Troy Vincent Sr.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans


A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong recently played at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. See photos from opening night below!

Common Joins Honorees at Black Theatre United Gala; Josh Groban, Lorna Courtney & More to Present


Emmy, Grammy & Academy Award winner Common has been added to the list of honorees at Black Theatre United's inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Starring Patina Miller Will Return in December


The new season will include Tony Danza reprising his role of Italian mobster Stefano Marchetti, and of course, returning series regulars including the formidable Patina Miller as “Raquel Thomas” and MeKai Curtis in the titular role of “Kanan Stark.” Broadway alum Hailey Kilgore will also return to the series as “Jukebox.”

Kristin Chenoweth, Annaleigh Ashford, Ashley Park & More Nominated for HCA TV Awards


Kristin Chenoweth, Annaleigh Ashford, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Ashley Park, and more have been nominated for Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards. Other nominees included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe, Rachel Brosnahan, Hocus Pocus 2, Amy Sherman-Palladino, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more.

Video: Wendell Pierce Unpacks an Epic Career on Stage and Screen


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Wendell Pierce chats about his extensive career on and off stage.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of HAMLET at Free Shakespeare in the Park


Check out photos from opening night of Hamlet at Free Shakespeare in the Park!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners!


Tonight's the night! The best of Broadway gathers today, June 11, at the United Palace to celebrate the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Kimberly Akimbo, Leopoldstadt, Some Like It Hot, Alex Newell, Sean Hayes, and more took home trophies. Check out the full list of winners now!

Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards


We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!

Wendell Pierce FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wendell Pierce been in?

Wendell Pierce has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wendell Pierce been in?

Wendell Pierce has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Wendell Pierce's first West End show?

Wendell Pierce's first West End show was Death of a Salesman which opened in 2019

What awards has Wendell Pierce been nominated for?

Wendell Pierce has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Death of a Salesman," Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Death of a Salesman," and Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Radio Golf."

What is Wendell Pierce next theatre project?

Wendell Pierce's next show will be Death of a Salesman which opens on 10/9/2022 on Broadway.

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