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BIO

Alison Wright is best known for her critically acclaimed role as FBI secretary Martha Hanson on four seasons of the Emmy Nominated FX series "The Americans." Other notable roles include Marjorie in the Prime Video series Sneaky Pete, Pauline Jameson in the FX series Feud, and Ruth Wardell in TNT series Snowpiercer. Film credits include HBO's Confirmation as well as the Gavin O'Connor-Ben Affleck film The Accountant, The Nanny Diaries, The Accountant, and Ask for Jane. On stage, Wright is best known for her roles in the Off-Broadway production of The New Group's Marie & Bruce (opposite Marisa Tomei) and Rafta Rafta.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Emilia

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Jessie

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Revival, 2011
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Molly Bhatt


Movies

The Nanny Diaries
[ 2007 ] Bridget
Growing Up Smith
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Reynolds
The Accountant
[ 2016 ] Justine
Active Adults
[ 2017 ] Therapist
Ask for Jane
[ 2018 ] Ada

TV Shows

Sneaky Pete
Marjorie
Snowpiercer
Ruth Wardell
The Americans
Martha Hanson

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Alison Wright, Othello

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News


Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JOB

Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
HENRY & ME Continues Development as Part of Dance Lab New York's Bespoke Lab

HENRY & ME, a new tap dancing play honoring Tony Award winning legend Henry LeTang receives its next development step as part of Dance Lab NY's BeSpoke Lab. 
Photos: See Jim Parsons, Rose Byrne, Zachary Quinto & More at GREY HOUSE Opening Night

See photos of stars arriving on the red carpet for opening night of Grey House!
Eric Bogosian Joins Cast of ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE

Eric Bogosian has been cast in Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire as “Daniel Molloy,” a journalist nearing the end of his career who’s given a second chance at the interview of a lifetime. Based on Anne Rice’s novel, the series follows Louis de Pointe, Lestat De Lioncourt and Claudia’s epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality.
The Barrow Group to Open New $4M Performing Arts Center in Midtown Manhattan

Aiming to play a role in revitalizing the hard-hit cultural scene in New York City, The Barrow Group’s new 13,155 sq. ft. home currently plans a dynamic 60-seat theater, 5 sound-attenuated studios, offices, and a large community gathering space. Phased renovations are expected to begin in February 2022 and are estimated to cost $4 million in total.
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer

“Snowpiercer” season three stars  Oscar winner  Jennifer Connelly, Grammy and Tony Award winner  Daveed Diggs,  Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard,  Alison Wright,  Mickey Sumner,  Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Tony Award  winner and Grammy  nominee  Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso,  Sam Otto,  Roberto Urbina,  Sheila Vand, and Mike O’Malley.
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in TNT'S SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer

The TNT series stars Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Roberto Urbina, Rowan Blanchard, Katie McGuiness, Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, and more. At the end of “Snowpiercer” season two, Layton (Diggs) and Ruth (Wright), who were banished to Big Alice’s compost car, plotted to take back Snowpiercer.
Photos: CLYDE'S Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

Second Stage Theater's production of Lynn Nottage's new play CLYDE'S opened just last night, Tuesday November 23, 2021, at Second Stage's Broadway home, the Hayes Theater (240 W 44th Street at 8th Avenue).
Photos: THE FEVER Reopens Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible Inc. has reopened Audible Theater’s live stage at the Minetta Lane Theatre with The Fever, written by three-time Obie Award winner Wallace Shawn, directed by two-time Obie Award winner Scott Elliott, and starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Lili Taylor.
Season Two of SNOWPIERCER Comes to DVD Nov. 9

Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel series and the film from Academy Award® winner Bong Joon Ho (“Parasite”), “Snowpiercer” season two stars Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly (“A Beautiful Mind”), Grammy® and Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton,” “Black-ish”).
SNOWPIERCER Wraps Production on Season Three with Renewal Announcement for a Fourth Season

“Snowpiercer” premiered as the #1 new scripted drama on all of ad-supported cable in 2020. The second season reached 21 million viewers across linear and digital in L+7 viewing, ranking as a Top 5 cable drama.
Jennifer Westfeldt, Adriane Lenox, Alison Wright and More Join PERIOD PIECE Play Series

Stage and screen stars Jennifer Westfeldt (Kissing Jessica Stein), Alison Wright (“The Americans”), Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt), US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Scott Turner Schofield ('The Bold And The Beautiful') and Kimberly Guerrero (August: Osage County) have joined the cast of Period Piece.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns With Ana Villafaňe, Ato Blankson-Wood, and More!

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues returns in 2021 for another weekly series on IGTV.
Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, February 2- with NaTasha Williams, Jordin Sparks and More!

Today (February 2) in live streaming: Stars in the House honors Cicely Tyson, Verdi's La Forza del Destino at the Met, and more!
Daveed Diggs-Led SNOWPIERCER Gets Season Three Order

TNT has ordered a third season of its hit sci-fi thriller “Snowpiercer,” cable’s #1 new drama series. Season two premieres on Monday, January 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TNT.
SNOWPIERCER Season One, Featuring Daveed Diggs, Available on DVD Jan. 26

Attention all passengers - the revolution is coming! Get ready for more secrets, plot twists, and reveals as Warner Bros Home Entertainment takes you on an epic journey with the release of “Snowpiercer: The Complete First Season” on Blu-ray and DVD on January 26, 2021.
VIDEO: See Daveed Diggs in a First Look at SNOWPIERCER Season Two

TNT announced today during its New York Comic Con panel that season two of its top-rated, post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer will premiere on Monday, January 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
SNOWPIERCER Fan Q & A, CONVERSATIONS IN PRIDE And More On PALEY FRONT ROW Next Week

Tune in to Paley Front Row, a new way to enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories of today's top shows from the comfort of home. The series which is part of Paley@Home Presented by Citi, will screen for free on the Paley Center's YouTube channel.    
BWW Exclusive: Watch Lena Hall Perform 'Say It Ain't So, Joe' on SNOWPIERCER

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at Lena Hall's first scene on TNT's Snowpiercer! In the exclusive clip Daveed Diggs' character Layton is  introduced to the mysterious night car and he watches a stunning singing performance by Hall's character Miss Audrey.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alison Wright been in?

Alison Wright has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Alison Wright been in?

Alison Wright has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alison Wright been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Othello.

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