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Birth Place: Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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Broadway: 14 shows, including To Kill a Mockingbird, The Curious Incident of the Dog…, and Arcadia. Regional credits include the Guthrie, The Old Globe, The Acting Company, etc etc. On-screen, he is best known as a telekinetic weatherman on “The X-Files.” Other TV: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “The Gilded Age,” “The Blacklist,” “Bull,” “Dickinson,” and “Frasier.”

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STAGE CREDITS

Giant
[Broadway]
2026
Wally
Days of Wine and Roses Days of Wine and Roses
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Others, Delaney
To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Ensemble
To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2020
Judge Taylor [Replacement]
A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Fairy, Egeus
The Government Inspector The Government Inspector
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Adaptation, 2017
Performer
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble
Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Verges, Antonio
War Horse War Horse
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Broadway Production, 2011
Performer [Replacement]
Timon of Athens Timon of Athens
[Off-Broadway]
Public LAB Shakespeare Revival, 2011
Lucius/Senator
A Free Man Of Color A Free Man Of Color
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Thomas Jefferson (Understudy), Mercure (Understudy), Count Achille Creux (Understudy)
Exit The King Exit The King
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
King Berenger (Understudy), Guard (Understudy)
Our Town Our Town
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2009
Mr. Webb [Replacement]
The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage The Coast of Utopia: Part 3 - Salvage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Gottfried Kinkel
The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck The Coast of Utopia: Part 2 - Shipwreck
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Policeman, Franz Otto (Understudy)
The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage The Coast of Utopia: Part 1 - Voyage
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Semyon, Baron Renne (Understudy), Peter Chaadaev (Understudy), Alexander Bakunin (Understudy)
The Rivals The Rivals
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2004
David, Sir Lucius O'Trigger (Understudy)
Henry IV Henry IV
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
Pistol, Sir John Falstaff (Understudy)
Morning's at Seven
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2002
Carl Bolton (Understudy), Homer Bolton (Understudy)
Arcadia
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Captain Brice, RN
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Ensemble, Abe Lincoln (Understudy)
Henry IV Part II
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Bardolph
Henry IV Part I
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Bardolph
Starting Monday
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Man/1st German/Doctor/Dr. Benberg/Cop/Technician
Ten by Tennessee
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Mover/Son of Mar
Pieces of Eight
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Corby/Claudius/Martin
Tartuffe
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Servant, Cleante (Understudy)
Pericles, Prince of Tyre
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Antiochus/Bawd/Ensemble, Pericles (Understudy)

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Drama Bookshop Will Offer Free Copy of GIANT To Students Photo
Drama Bookshop Will Offer Free Copy of GIANT To Students
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026

The Drama Bookshop is partnering with the Broadway production of GIANT to give students a free copy of Mark Rosenblatt's Tony-nominated play with a valid student ID, while supplies last.
GIANT Recoups Broadway Investment in Just 10 Weeks Photo
GIANT Recoups Broadway Investment in Just 10 Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - May 19, 2026

Four-time Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning Best Play, GIANT, has recouped its $5.6 million Broadway capitalization just 10 weeks into its planned 16-week limited engagement on Broadway.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of GIANT Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of GIANT
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026

Big things are happening at the Music Box Theatre! Just last night, March 23,  Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Sarah Paulson, Sara Bareilles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bobby Cannavale, Blythe Danner, and more!
Photos: John Lithgow & GIANT Cast Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night Photo
Photos: John Lithgow & GIANT Cast Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026

The Music Box Theatre was the place to be last night, March 23, as Giant, Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. It is led by two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner. Check out photos here!
Photos: John Lithgow and the Cast of GIANT Take Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: John Lithgow and the Cast of GIANT Take Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 24, 2026

Performances are now underway for GIANT, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. The production officially opened on March 23. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
GIANT Will Host Playwrights' Night On Broadway Photo
GIANT Will Host Playwrights' Night On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

GIANT, starring two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow as Roald Dahl and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner, will host Playwrights’ Night On Broadway at the Music Box Theatre.
Photos: John Lithgow Stars in GIANT on Broadway Photo
Photos: John Lithgow Stars in GIANT on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

See first look photos of John Lithgow as Roald Dahl in GIANT, the Olivier Award-winning play now in performances at Broadway's Music Box Theatre.
Photos: In Rehearsals for GIANT with John Lithgow and More Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for GIANT with John Lithgow and More
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2026

Following two critically acclaimed sold-out runs in the UK, the Olivier-award winning production of Mark Rosenblatt’s GIANT, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring John Lithgow, has officially landed on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre with performances beginning this Wednesday, March 11. Check out photos from inside rehearsals here.
Video: John Lithgow Talks Roald Dahl and Bringing GIANT to Broadway Photo
Video: John Lithgow Talks Roald Dahl and Bringing GIANT to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026

Two-time Tony Award winner John Lithgow is back on Broadway in Giant, a new play exploring the darker side of children's author Roald Dahl. Lithgow reprises his performance as Dahl and visited The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to talk all about it. Watch the interview now.
GIANT Launches Broadway Rush and Lottery Ticket Policies Photo
GIANT Launches Broadway Rush and Lottery Ticket Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

Previews begin this week for the Broadway run of Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning smash hit play GIANT. GIANT has announced in-person Rush and digital lottery ticket policies. Find out how to get discount tickets to GIANT here!
Meet the Cast of GIANT, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GIANT, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway run of the Olivier Award-winning hit play Giant, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt. Meet the cast here!
GIANT Finds Full Cast and Design Team For Broadway Run Photo
GIANT Finds Full Cast and Design Team For Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The full cast and design team have been announced, joining John Lithgow for the Broadway run of the Olivier Award-winning hit play GIANT. Learn more about the cast and team here!
Video: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo
Video: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Dec 10, 2025

Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's  Noises Off by Michael Frayn, running through December 20ty 20, 2025 at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre.
Review: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company is an Uproarious Romp Photo
Review: NOISES OFF at Pioneer Theatre Company is an Uproarious Romp
by Tyler Hinton - Dec 9, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company’s professional production of NOISES OFF is an uproarious romp through the pitfalls of live theatre.
NOISES OFF Comes to Pioneer Theatre Company Next Month Photo
NOISES OFF Comes to Pioneer Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company will present Noises Off by Michael Frayn, running next month at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
Marsha Mason Will Serve as Master Teacher for the 2025 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Progr Photo
Marsha Mason Will Serve as Master Teacher for the 2025 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Ten Chimneys
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Ten Chimneys has announced Marsha Mason as the 2025 Master  Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at Historic National Landmark,  Ten Chimneys.  
Photos: GHOSTS' Billy Crudup Receives Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: GHOSTS' Billy Crudup Receives Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2025

See photos of Billy Crudup, who is currently starring in Ghosts at LCT, receiving his caricature at Sardi's! Learn more about Crudup and about the production of Ghosts.
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
Cast Set For The Acting Company's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Reading Photo
Cast Set For The Acting Company's A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Reading
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

The Acting Company has announced the casting for their reading of A Clockwork Orange, written by Anthony Burgess. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
The Acting Company Announces Cast of THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN Photo
The Acting Company Announces Cast of THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

The Acting Company announced the cast for THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN, featuring a lineup of accomplished actors. The production is set to bring Sean O'Casey's classic play to life on stage.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Manis been in?

David Manis has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.

How many West End shows has David Manis been in?

David Manis has not appeared in the West End.

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