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BIO

Adam Godley last appeared on Broadway as Victor in the Tony Award-winning production of Noel Coward's Private Lives, for which he received a Theatre World Award. In the West End, he last appeared as Raymond Babbitt in the acclaimed stage adaptation of Rain Man opposite Josh Hartnett, and received an Olivier Award nomination as Best Actor. Other West End credits include: June Moon; The Revenger's Comedies (directed by Alan Ayckbourn); The Rivals; and The Importance of Being Earnest. At the National Theatre: Close of Play (directed by Harold Pinter); Watch on the Rhine; Mr. A's Amazing Maze Plays; Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle, and Dick (Olivier Award Nomination, Best Actor); Two Thousand Years (directed by Mike Leigh); and the title role in Paul (directed by Howard Davis). He also created the role of Michal in the world premiere of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman. At the Royal Shakespeare Company: The White Devil; The General from America; A Midsummer Night's Dream and Three Hours After the Marriage. Other London theatre: Cliff Bradshaw in Sam Mendes' production of Cabaret (Donmar Warehouse); The Front Page (Donmar Warehouse); Mr.Kolpert (Royal Court); Mouth To Mouth (Royal Court, Olivier Nomination: Best Supporting Actor). Film credits include: Love Actually; Around the World in 80 Days; Nanny McPhee; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Elizabeth - The Golden Age; Son of Rambow; The X-Files: I Want To Believe, and the upcoming Fox release Battleship. Television: "Nuremburg"; "Hawking"; "Miss Marple - The Secret of Chimney's"; "The Old Curiosity Shop"; "The Special Relationship"; "Mad Men"; "Terminator-The Sarah Connor Chronicles"; "Breaking Bad"; " Numb3rs"; "Dollhouse"; and "Lie To Me." Adam has also been heard in over 100 radio drama productions and readings for both the BBC and NPR.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
The Narrator

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Mayer Lehman

[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory North American Premiere, 2019
Performer

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Victor Prynne

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 1993
Cliff


Movies

Thunderpants
[ 2002 ] Placido P. Placeedo
And Now Ladies & Gentlemen
[ 2002 ] Son of London Jeweller
Love Actually
[ 2003 ] Mr. Trench
Around the World in 80 Days
[ 2004 ] Mr. Sutton
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
[ 2005 ] Mr. Teavee
Nanny McPhee
[ 2005 ] Vicar
Son of Rambow
[ 2007 ] Brethren Leader
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
[ 2007 ] William Walsingham
The X Files: I Want to Believe
[ 2008 ] Father Ybarra
Battleship
[ 2012 ] Dr. Nogrady
The Forger
[ 2012 ] Pinkus
The Theory of Everything
[ 2014 ] Senior Doctor - Cambridge Hospital
The Prime Minister
[ 2016 ] Chief of Security
The BFG
[ 2016 ] Manhugger, Lout #1
Missing Link
[ 2019 ] Lord Bilge
The Lehman Trilogy
[ 2019 ] Mayer Lehman
The People We Hate at the Wedding
[ 2022 ] Narrator

TV Shows

A Young Doctor's Notebook & Other Stories
The Feldsher
Breaking Bad
Elliott Schwartz
Lodge 49
Jocelyn Pugh
Powers
Emile Cross
The Bill
Nigel Penway, Duxford
The Great
Archbishop
The Great North
Archie, Richard 'Dick' Chateau
The Umbrella Academy
Pogo

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Adam Godley, The Lehman Trilogy

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Adam Godley, The Lehman Trilogy

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Adam Godley, Anything Goes


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Adam Godley, Anything Goes

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Adam Godley, Anything Goes

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Actor

Adam GodleyRain Man


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2002 - Performance

Adam Godley, Private Lives

Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Supporting Performance

Adam GodleyCleo, Camping, Emmanuelle And Dick

Videos

News


Audio Theater Recording Of World War I Drama JOURNEY'S END Available From L.A. Theatre Works

Experience the World War I drama JOURNEY'S END through an audio theater recording by L.A. Theatre Works, available now.
Words From The Wings: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME's Morgan Whitley Shares Favorite Moments and More!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Morgan Whitley, told us all about her favorite moments, backstage habits, and more!
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME To Play Final Broadway Performance Next Month

Once Upon A One More Time, the new musical featuring Britney Spears' chart-topping hits, will play its final Broadway performance in September at the Marquis Theatre after 123 performances. Don't miss your chance to see this electrifying and witty musical comedy before it closes.
Video: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Cast Performs 'Toxic'

Watch the cast of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway perform 'Toxic'!
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Tomorrow

The cast of Once Upon a One More time will perform on Good Morning America tomorrow. The musical, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears, is making its debut television broadcast performance.
Video: Inside Britney Spears' Visit to ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Musical

Once Upon a One More Time playwright John Hartmere opened up about Britney Spears' initial reaction to the musical during a feature on ABC News. The segment also included interview with stars Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan, and Adam Godley, alongside director and choreographers Keone and Mari Madrid. Watch the video now!
Photos: Stars Walk the Pink Carpet at ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Opening Night!

Check out photos of Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, Telly Leung, Adrienne Warren, Tituss Burgess, and more as they walk the 'pink' carpet here!
Photos: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Company Walks the Pink Carpet on Opening Night

Check out photos from the opening night pink carpet of Once Upon A One More Time on Broadway!
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME

Just last night, the best of Broadway gathered at the Marquis Theatre to celebrate opening night of the new Broadway musical Once Upon A One More Time. In this video, we're taking you inside opening night with the cast!
Photos: The Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Takes Opening Night Bows

The new Broadway musical Once Upon A One More Time, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears, opened last night at Broadway's Marquis Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Opens On Broadway!

The new Broadway musical Once Upon A One More Time, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears, opens tonight at Broadway's Marquis Theatre. Read the reviews!
Britney Spears Sends Her Love To ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME On Opening Night

The new Broadway musical Once Upon A One More Time, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears, opens on Broadway tonight at the Marquis Theatre. Tonight, the pop icon herself took to social media to send her best to the show's company on opening night!
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME on Broadway

Get a first look at photos and video of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway!
ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Was Fully Authorized by Britney Spears

Once Upon a One More Time, the new musical featuring the music of Britney Spears, is now in previews on Broadway. BroadwayWorld has learned that the musical is fully authorizaed by Spears herself, and was signed by the singer in 2022, after her conservatorship ended.
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of 'Crazy' from ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews Tonight!

Watch rehearsal footage of 'Crazy' from Once Upon a One More Time, beginning previews tonight!
Photos: First Look at Portraits of the Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME

You can now see First Look Character Portraits for Once Upon A One More Time, the new Broadway musical powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning pop icon Britney Spears!
Video: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME to Offer $47 Digital Lottery Tickets; Watch a Rehearsal Sneak Peek

Watch a special sneak peek video clip of the cast of Once Upon a One More Time in rehearsals!
Video: Justin Guarini Channels Britney in Rehearsals for ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME

Once Upon a One More Time is the new musical comedy that flips the script on famous fairytales, powered by the music of Grammy Award-winning international pop icon Britney Spears. An all new rehearsal video has been released featuring the cast performing 'Circus'. Check out the video here!
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

Once Upon a One More Time begins previews on Broadway tonight, May 13, at the Marquis Theatre ahead of an opening night on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Meet the cast of Once Upon a One More Time here!
Video: Watch the Trailer for ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME on Broadway

Watch the trailer for Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adam Godley been in?

Adam Godley has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Adam Godley been in?

Adam Godley has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Adam Godley's first West End show?

Adam Godley's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1993

What awards has Adam Godley been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Rain Man, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Private Lives and Best Supporting Performance (Olivier Awards) for Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle And Dick.

What awards has Adam Godley won?

Adam Godley has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in Anything Goes. He also received a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his performance in Private Lives.

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