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Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. His most recent projects include lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neeson in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia, and recording a duet with a Gaelic rapper.



Not surprisingly, Time called him one of the three most fun people in show business (the others were Cher and Stanley Tucci!). Thirty years ago, his Hamlet stormed the West End. A quarter of a century ago, he was a sensation as Cabaret’s Master of Ceremonies in a production that forever changed the Broadway landscape.

A decade ago, his visceral, virtually one-man Macbeth was a stunning, transatlantic coup de theatre. His screen work ranged from art house to blockbuster, cult to mainstream, including Mr. Floop in Spy Kids, Eli on “The Good Wife,” Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, Boris in Goldeneye, King James on “Doctor Who,” Sandy Frink in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Mayor Menlove on “Schmigadoon!” and himself on “Broad City.” He is the author of six books, including a New York Times #1 bestselling memoir, performs in concert regularly around the world, and co-owns his own eponymous cabaret bar, Club Cumming, a home for all ages, genders, colors, sexualities—where kindness is all and anything could happen.

He is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor, five-time Emmy nominee, Scottish BAFTA winner, British Comedy Award winner, Independent Spirit Award-winning producer, National Board of Review-winning director, Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, an Officer of the British Empire, and winner of over 40 awards for his humanitarianism.

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STAGE CREDITS

Endgame Endgame
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2020
Hamm
Daddy Daddy
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group & Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2019
Andre
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Emcee
Alan Cumming's Macbeth Alan Cumming's Macbeth
[Broadway]
National Theatre of Scotland Production, 2013
Performer
Macbeth Macbeth
[New York]
Lincoln Centre Transfer, 2012
Macbeth
The Seagull
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Trigorin
The Threepenny Opera The Threepenny Opera
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Macheath
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Chris
Elle
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Design For Living
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Otto
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Cabaret
[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 1993
Master of Ceremonies
The Threepenny Opera
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Macheath

Productions

Writing

Elle
Adaptation

Movies

Prague
[ 1992 ] Alexander Novak
Second Best
[ 1994 ] Bernard
Black Beauty
[ 1994 ] Black Beauty
GoldenEye
[ 1995 ] Boris Grishenko
Circle of Friends
[ 1995 ] Sean
Emma
[ 1996 ] Mr Elton
For My Baby
[ 1997 ] Daniel Orgelbrand
Buddy
[ 1997 ] Dick
Spice World
[ 1997 ] Piers
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
[ 1997 ] Sandy Frink
Eyes Wide Shut
[ 1999 ] Desk Clerk
Plunkett & Macleane
[ 1999 ] Lord Rochester
Titus
[ 1999 ] Saturninus
Urbania
[ 2000 ] Brett
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
[ 2000 ] Gazoo, Mick Jagged
Company Man
[ 2000 ] General Batista
Get Carter
[ 2000 ] Jeremy Kinnear
Spy Kids
[ 2001 ] Fegan Floop
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Joe Therrian
Intimate Affairs
[ 2001 ] Sevy
Josie and the Pussycats
[ 2001 ] Wyatt Frame
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
[ 2002 ] Fegan Floop
Nicholas Nickleby
[ 2002 ] Mr. Folair
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
[ 2003 ] Fegan Floop
X2: X-Men United
[ 2003 ] Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler
Garfield
[ 2004 ] Persnikitty
Bam Bam and Celeste
[ 2005 ] Eugene
Eighteen
[ 2005 ] Father Chris
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Jake
Ripley Under Ground
[ 2005 ] Jeff Constant
Son of the Mask
[ 2005 ] Loki
Sweet Land
[ 2005 ] Young Frandsen
Gray Matters
[ 2006 ] Gordy
Full Grown Men
[ 2006 ] The Hitchhiker
Suffering Man's Charity
[ 2007 ] John Vandermark
Boogie Woogie
[ 2009 ] Dewey Dalamanatousis
Dare
[ 2009 ] Grant Matson
Burlesque
[ 2010 ] Alexis
Jackboots on Whitehall
[ 2010 ] Hitler, Braveheart
The Tempest
[ 2010 ] Sebtian
The Smurfs
[ 2011 ] Gutsy
Almost in Love
[ 2011 ] Hayden
Maladies
[ 2012 ] Alan
Outback
[ 2012 ] Bog
Sir Billi
[ 2012 ] Gordon
Any Day Now
[ 2012 ] Rudy Donatello
The Smurfs 2
[ 2013 ] Gutsy Smurf
Chu and Blossom
[ 2014 ] Uncle Jackie
Strange Magic
[ 2015 ] Bog King
Hurricane Bianca
[ 2016 ] Lawrence Taylor
Battle of the Sexes
[ 2017 ] CuthbertTedTinling
After Louie
[ 2017 ] Sam Cooper
Show Dogs
[ 2018 ] Dante
Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men
[ 2021 ] The Therapist
My Father's Dragon
[ 2022 ] Cornelius
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Lou Hendricks
V13
[ 2024 ] Freud
Drive Back Home
[ 2024 ] Perley
Boarders
[ 2024 ] Alan

TV Shows

High Road
Jim Hunter
Instinct
Dr. Dylan Reinhart
Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Chuck, Rupert, Zeke
Schmigadoon!
Mayor Aloysius Menlove
The Good Wife
Eli Gold
The High Life
Sebastian Flight
Web Therapy
Austen Clarke
The Tiny Chef Show
[ 2023-2024 ] Announcer, Narrator
The Bravest Knight
Sheriff Reginald
The Bravest Knight
Sheriff Reginald
The Tiny Chef Show
[ 2023-2024 ] Announcer.Narrator
Robogobo
Dame Luxley
Robogobo
Dame Luxley

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Leading Actor in a Play

Alan Cumming, Macbeth

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Cumming, Macbeth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actor - Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1998 - Performance

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor in a Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance

Alan CummingLa Bete

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance

Alan CummingLa Bete


winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Comedy Performance of the Year

Alan CummingAccidental Death Of An Anarchist

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre

Alan CummingThe Conquest Of The South Pole

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Which AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Cast Members Have Appeared on Stage? Photo
Which AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Cast Members Have Appeared on Stage?
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

On Wednesday, Marvel slowly unveiled the star-studded cast of the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Several of the newly announced cast members are Broadway and West End veterans, including Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammer, and more. Check out the full list!
LITTLE BROTHER Comes to Soho Theatre This Autumn Photo
LITTLE BROTHER Comes to Soho Theatre This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Soho Theatre has announced its 2025 theatre season, with the world premiere of LITTLE BROTHER by Eoin McAndrew, winner of the 2024 Verity Bargate Award, this October. Tickets are now on sale.  
Video: Disney+ Drops Otherworldly DOCTOR WHO Season Two Trailer Photo
Video: Disney+ Drops Otherworldly DOCTOR WHO Season Two Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

Disney+ has released a new trailer for season two of Doctor Who. In the trailer, audiences see the Doctor and his new companion Belinda Chandra as they adventure across time and space. Watch it now!
Review: CABARET at Scherr Forum Photo
Review: CABARET at Scherr Forum
by Cary Ginell - Mar 23, 2025

5-Star Theatricals uses low-angle lighting to highlight the decadence of pre-Nazi era Berlin, but the performances are not as bold as previous productions of 'Cabaret' have been. Sean Samuels plays The Emcee as if he were a Chippendale's dancer while Emily Goglia channels Glynis Johns rather than Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles.
Video: Watch the New Trailer for Disney's ROBOGOBO Series Featuring Cynthia Erivo, Al Photo
Video: Watch the New Trailer for Disney's ROBOGOBO Series Featuring Cynthia Erivo, Alan Cumming, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025

Disney Jr.’s latest animated series “RoboGobo” will make its Disney+ debut on Tuesday, April 1. The comedy-action series for preschoolers features a star-studded celebrity voice cast including Broadway alums Cynthia Erivo, Alan Cumming, and more. Watch the new trailer!
Photos: Alan Cumming and Winners of THE TRATORS Season 3 Take Over NYC Photo
Photos: Alan Cumming and Winners of THE TRATORS Season 3 Take Over NYC
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2025

Last week, Alan Cumming lit up the Empire State Building to celebrate the finale of Peacock’s THE TRAITORS S3. Following the lighting, Cumming was joined by the winners for an exclusive screening of the finale episode. Take a look at photos of the lighting and celebrations here!
Interview: Rebekah Scallet, Hailey Medrano, & Dustin Petrillo On CABARET at New Jewis Photo
Interview: Rebekah Scallet, Hailey Medrano, & Dustin Petrillo On CABARET at New Jewish Theatre
by James Lindhorst - Mar 4, 2025

Audiences and critics are buzzing about the highly anticipated production of CABARET at The New Jewish Theatre (NJT.) Their excitement comes on the heels of their award-winning musical INTO THE WOODS, and last season’s charming and well-reviewed production of FIRST DATE.  
Alan Cumming Says He Doesn't Need to Do CABARET Again Photo
Alan Cumming Says He Doesn't Need to Do CABARET Again
by Emmy Rice - Mar 2, 2025

Cumming first performed in the role of Emcee in 1998, then returned for the revival on Broadway in 2018. Recently, he has discussed whether or not he would every return to the show. 
Photos: THE TRAITORS Window Displays Debut at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York Photo
Photos: THE TRAITORS Window Displays Debut at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

In honor of The Traitors returning for its third season, Saks Fifth Avenue has debuted custom window displays inspired by the show. Take a look at photos of the display below!
DOCTOR WHO Sets Season Two Premiere Date; Alan Cumming to Guest Star Photo
DOCTOR WHO Sets Season Two Premiere Date; Alan Cumming to Guest Star
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 26, 2025

Season 2 of Doctor Who is set to premiere Saturday, April 12 on Disney+ and exclusively on the BBC in the UK. Alan Cumming will guest star in the second episode of the new season.
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
Video: Alan Cumming and Ari Shaprio Are Bringing OCH & OY! to Canada Photo
Video: Alan Cumming and Ari Shaprio Are Bringing OCH & OY! to Canada
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 19, 2025

Bosom buddies Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro are heading to Canada! The friends are getting ready to bring their show, Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret, to The Rose at Brampton On Stage. Watch in this video as Alan and Ari chat more about coming together and finding and finding their Och & Oy!
Alan Cumming Joins Winter Words Festival as DJ Photo
Alan Cumming Joins Winter Words Festival as DJ
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

This year's Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Winter Words Festival is scheduled to present a range of activities for everybody including the news of a DJ set by the Theatre’s new Artistic Director Alan Cumming. 
Scotland's Hoolie In New York to Make Carnegie Hall Debut Hosted by Alan Cumming Photo
Scotland's Hoolie In New York to Make Carnegie Hall Debut Hosted by Alan Cumming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Scotland's preeminent cultural extravaganza, Hoolie in the Hydro, will cross the Atlantic for a debut event titled Scotland's Hoolie in New York. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium Photo
Aaron Tveit Adds Second Show at the London Palladium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Aaron Tveit has added an extra show at the London Palladium this April. AARON TVEIT – LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM will now play two nights at the iconic venue. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April Photo
Aaron Tveit Will Perform at the London Palladium in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Aaron Tveit comes to London this April for his first ever UK solo show. He'll be playing one-night-only at the iconic London Palladium.
Ben Hawes' THE BOLD AND BLOOMING MUSICAL COMEDY TOUR Sets Spring Dates Photo
Ben Hawes' THE BOLD AND BLOOMING MUSICAL COMEDY TOUR Sets Spring Dates
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Musical comedian Ben Hawes is hitting the road this spring with his first-ever U.S. tour, The Bold and Blooming Musical Comedy Tour. Learn more about the tour here!
A Look Back at Our Favorite Musical Moments, Characters, & More in SCHMIGADOON! Photo
A Look Back at Our Favorite Musical Moments, Characters, & More in SCHMIGADOON!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025

With Schmigadoon! now taking over the Kennedy Center, we put together we took a look back at some of the most memorable moments across the two seasons of the Apple TV+ series. 
Traverse Theatre Partners With Scottish Casting Network To Bring A New Series Of Cast Photo
Traverse Theatre Partners With Scottish Casting Network To Bring A New Series Of Casting Workshops
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

The Traverse has announced a new partnership with Scottish Casting Network, alongside a nationwide group of theatres, to host and deliver a new series of workshops in 2025-2026! 
Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stages in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN Photo
Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stages in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alan Cumming been in?

Alan Cumming has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Alan Cumming been in?

Alan Cumming has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Alan Cumming's first West End show?

Alan Cumming's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1993

What awards has Alan Cumming been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Cabaret, Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cabaret , Best Comedy Performance (Olivier Awards) for La Bete, Best Comedy Performance (Olivier Awards) for La Bete, Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist and Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre (Olivier Awards) for The Conquest Of The South Pole.

What awards has Alan Cumming won?

Alan Cumming has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Cabaret - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret - Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death of an Anarchist.

How many shows has Alan Cumming written?

Alan Cumming has written 1 shows including Elle (Adaptation).

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