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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (UK)]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1993
Sweeney Todd

[West End]
London Revival, 1989
Aimable Castagnet

[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Chain Gang

Thénardier

[Broadway]
1981
Mr. Squeers

Mr. Wagstaff


Movies

Get Carter
[ 1971 ] Keith
The Wild Little Bunch
[ 1973 ] Tommy
The Likely Lads
[ 1976 ] Tommy, Milkman
A Bridge Too Far
[ 1977 ] Cpl. Davies
The Duellists
[ 1977 ] Lacourbe
The French Lieutenant's Woman
[ 1981 ] Grimes
Krull
[ 1983 ] Torquil
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
[ 1985 ] Maxwell Randall
That Summer of White Roses
[ 1989 ] Zemba
White Hunter Black Heart
[ 1990 ] Ralph Lockhart
American Friends
[ 1991 ] Dr. Weeks
London Kills Me
[ 1991 ] John Stone
Blue Ice
[ 1992 ] Osgood
Patriot Games
[ 1992 ] Owens
Split Second
[ 1992 ] Thrher
Black Beauty
[ 1994 ] Reuben Smith
Braveheart
[ 1995 ] Mornay
An Awfully Big Adventure
[ 1995 ] Uncle Vernon
The Saint
[ 1997 ] Inspector Teal
Sleepy Hollow
[ 1999 ] High Constable
With or Without You
[ 1999 ] Sammy
Greenwich Mean Time
[ 1999 ] Uncle Henry
Onegin
[ 1999 ] Zaretsky
Harrison's Flowers
[ 2000 ] Samuel Brubeck
Proof of Life
[ 2000 ] Wyatt
Strictly Sinatra
[ 2001 ] Bill
The Mummy Returns
[ 2001 ] Mr. Hafez
Paradise Found
[ 2003 ] Camille Pissaro
It's All About Love
[ 2003 ] David
Van Helsing
[ 2004 ] Cardinal Jinette
Millions
[ 2004 ] St Peter
Oliver Twist
[ 2005 ] Magistrate Fang
Eragon
[ 2006 ] Uncle Garrow
Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Monsieur Thenardier - 1985 Cast
Out of Innocence
[ 2016 ] Detective Callaghan
Golden Years
[ 2016 ] Sid
Funny Cow
[ 2017 ] Lenny
Possum
[ 2018 ] Maurice
Cordelia
[ 2019 ] Roger

TV Shows

A Sharp Intake of Breath
Les Buckley, Barry, Frank Grant
Breeders
Jim
Frontier
Lord Benton
Garrow's Law
John Southouse, Southouse
New Tricks
Brian Lane
The Squirrels
Sweeney, Jim

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor in a Musical

Alun ArmstrongSweeney Todd

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical

Alun Armstrong, The Baker's Wife

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actor of the Year in a Revival

Alun ArmstrongThe Jew Of Malta

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Actor of the Year in a Revival

Alun ArmstrongThe Father

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Actor of the Year

Alun ArmstrongThe Crucible and The Winter's Tale

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical

Alun Armstrong, Les Miserables

News


Review: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, Hampstead Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Nov 7, 2023

Riddled with cliched dialogue and unfunny gags, much of the play is spent watching a dysfunctional family bicker through meandering conversations with little structure or purpose.
Alun Armstrong and Marlene Sidaway Will Lead TO HAVE AND TO HOLD at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast for Richard Bean’s uproarious new comedy, To Have and To Hold. Learn more about the production and find out who is starring here!
New Dramas Coming to PBS In 2023
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2022

Beginning in January, the primetime lineup includes season two of the popular Spanish-language drama LA OTRA MIRADA, the return of fan favorites MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE ON MASTERPIECE and ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL ON MASTERPIECE, and the highly anticipated third season of the murder mystery VIENNA BLOOD.
Hannah Waddingham Joins TOM JONES Miniseries at PBS Masterpiece
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2021

Waddingham will play the seductive Lady Bellaston. She joins the previously announced Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde who play Tom Jones and Sophia Western, respectively. 
BWW Feature: THE BIRTHDAY MONTH / SONDHEIM 1 - Five productions that we won't forget
by Matt Wolf - Mar 15, 2021

Last week, we acknowledged the forthcoming birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber via a look back at five defining London stagings of his work. This time, we offer the same tribute to Stephen Sondheim, with whom Lloyd Webber, 18 years Sondheim's junior, shares a birthdate of March 22: on that day, the great man turns 91.
Martin Freeman's BREEDERS Returns to FX March 22
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 12, 2021

Time has moved on in Breeders, the comedy series that explores the parental paradox that you’d happily die for your children, but quite often also want to kill them.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2019

Following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and in New York at the Park Avenue Armory, the NT and Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy arrives in the West End, opening for a limited 16-week run.
BWW Interview: Nigel Lilley Talks FOLLIES
by Rona Kelly - Apr 3, 2019

Nigel Lilley serves as Music Director, part of a team who have worked alongside Stephen Sondheim and Jonathan Tunick on this production. Taking us back to his early experiences of Sondheim, Nigel also shares what it means to work with him and Jonathan today.
Acclaimed Actor Maxine Peake To Support Clapperboard UK Ltd's New Partnership With BBFC
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 13, 2019

Clapperboard UK's Director Maureen Sinclair is delighted to announce an exciting year ahead for Clapperboard UK, which includes a new partnership with BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) for the launch of #MeToo Media Merseyside project.
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of THE CANE?
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2019

Alun Armstrong, Maggie Steed and Nicola Walker star in the world premiere of The Cane, written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone. Let's see what the critics had to say.
BWW Review: THE CANE, Royal Court
by Charlie Wilks - Dec 15, 2018

Caning may be something from long in the past, but in Mark Ravenhill's new drama it's all anybody ever seems to talk about. Under Vicky Featherstone's direction, the narrative follows a teacher under siege from the kids he used to teach. The drama unfolds as their estranged daughter visits this world of anarchy, confusion and hostile aggression.
Casting Announced For THE CANE By Mark Ravenhill
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2018

Alun Armstrong, Maggie Steed and Nicola Walker have been cast in the world premiere of The Cane, written by Mark Ravenhill and directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone.
Netflix Orders Season Three of Hit Drama Series FRONTIER
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2017

Netflix has given a Seaon 3 order to the hit drama series FRONTIER, starring Jason Momoa. The new season will consist of six episodes and premiere on Netflix in 2018.
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Netflix's FRONTIER Season Two Starring Jason Momoa
by Emily Bruno - Nov 16, 2017

The critically acclaimed Netflix original series Frontier, starring Jason Momoa, will debut its second season on November 24th, 2017 with all episodes available to stream.
VIDEO: First Look - Jason Momoa Stars in New Netflix Drama Series FRONTIER
by - Jan 6, 2017

Jason Momoa stars as Declan Harp, a part-Irish, part-native American outlaw campaigning to breach the fur trade. The new series FRONTIER arrives on Netflix, January 20th
Immersion Theatre Announce New Family Tour of ALICE IN WONDERLAND
by Liz Cearns - Sep 7, 2016

Following a sell-out open air tour of The Wizard of Oz this summer, Immersion Theatre Company today announced a brand new touring production of the family classic, Alice in Wonderland.
Christina Bianco to Launch UK Tour Later This Year
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2016

Three's A Crowd Productions has announced the long awaited one-woman show featuring US singing sensation, Christina Bianco. Me, Myself & Everyone Elseis set to wow audiences up and down the country.
New Action-Adventure Drama Series FRONTIER Starring Jason Momoa, Coming to Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2015

Netflix announced that FRONTIER, a new action adventure drama series starring Jason Momoa and from co-creators Rob Blackie and Peter Blackie (Majumder Manor) and director Brad Peyton (San Andreas, Incarnate, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island) will premiere exclusively on Netflix
Eve Ferret to Launch New Cabaret Residency at Cafe Koha
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2015

Hailed by BBC Radio London's Robert Elms as 'a great British eccentric and a brilliant performer' (but what does he know?), London cabaret legend Eve Ferret is returning to her first love in Eve Ferret - Madame Bouffant.
Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath Autumn Announces Casting for 2014 Season
by Laura Meltzer - Aug 26, 2014

Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath Autumn has announced casting for there 2014 season, including the three black comedies, including 'Play Strindberg,' 'The Father,' and 'Exit The King.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alun Armstrong been in?

Alun Armstrong has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Alun Armstrong been in?

Alun Armstrong has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Alun Armstrong's first West End show?

Alun Armstrong's first West End show was Les Miserables which opened in 1985

What awards has Alun Armstrong been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Baker's Wife, Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Jew Of Malta, Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Father, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Crucible and The Winter's Tale and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Les Miserables.

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