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Arthur Kennedy

Also Credited As: J. Arthur Kennedy

Date of Death: January 05, 1990 (75)

Birth Place: Worcester, MA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1973
The Man

[Broadway]
1968
Walter Franz

[Broadway]
1961
Thomas Becket

[Broadway]
1956
Patrick Flannigan

[Broadway]
1956
Lt. Col. William F. Edwards

Lt. Col. William F. Edwards

[Broadway]
1953
John Proctor

[Broadway]
1952
Dave Ricks

[Broadway]
1949
Biff

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1947
Chris Keller

[Broadway]
1940
Riley

Smithers


Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1949 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Arthur Kennedy, Death of a Salesman

News


The Wooster Group to Present GET YOUR ASS IN THE WATER AND SWIM LIKE ME in September

The Wooster Group will present their newest production, Get Your Ass in the Water and Swim Like Me, an original work for theater that explores a distinctive genre of Black American storytelling called Toasts, September 16-October 8, 2022, at the Group’s home, The Performing Garage, in New York City. 
Theater Stories: THE BOOK OF MORMON's Record-Setting Run, Arthur Miller's First Hit & More About the Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Today's Theater Stories features the Eugene O'Neill Theatre! Learn about Neil Simon's special relationship with the theatre, the first Arthur Miller play to become a smash on Broadway, the history of Eugene O'Neill's plays and more.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, All My Sons!
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, Death of a Salesman!
Meet the Cast of CHOIR BOY- Now in Previews!

Manhattan Theatre Club is hosting the Broadway premiere of Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Trip Cullman. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadway performances!
John Tufts to Star in I AM MY OWN WIFE at Laguna Playhouse This January

Laguna Playhouse has announced the fourth show in the Laguna Playhouse 97th season, I AM MY OWN WIFE, written by Doug Wright and directed by Jenny Sullivan and starring John Tufts.
Kate Hamill's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Extends Off-Broadway; Previews Start Tonight!

Primary Stages announces a three-week extension for Pride and Prejudice, adapted by and featuring Kate Hamill (Bedlam's Sense and Sensibility) and directed by Amanda Dehnert (Richard III), in a co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF).
Elena Shaddow, Jason Gotay, PJ Benjamin, Kevin Cahoon & More Join The Muny's 98th Season!

Following its initial casting announcement in April, The Muny announced today additional principal cast members for its spectacular 98th season. The 2016 Muny season opens with The Wizard of Oz followed by 42nd Street and The Music Man. The season includes the premieres of the popular Mel Brooks comedy, Young Frankenstein and world-wide megahit, Mamma Mia!, and closes with Fiddler on the Roof and Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida.
Lesser America to Premiere HALF MOON BAY at Cherry Lane Theater

Lesser America (The Bachelors, Carnival Kids, Trevor) will present HALF MOON BAY by Dan Moyer. It is directed by Jess Chayes (AD of Peter and The Starcatcher) starring Keilly McQuail (You Got Older, Her Requiem) and Gabriel King (These Seven Sicknesses). Previews begin May 12 at Cherry Lane Theatre, where Lesser America is the inaugural Company in Residence. Opening set for Thursday, May 19.
Lesser America to Premiere New Drama HALF MOON BAY at Cherry Lane Theatre

Lesser America (The Bachelors, Carnival Kids, Trevor) will present HALF MOON BAY by Dan Moyer. It will be directed by Jess Chayes (AD of Peter and The Starcatcher) starring Keilly McQuail (You Got Older, Her Requiem) and Gabriel King (These Seven Sicknesses). Previews begin May 12 at Cherry Lane Theatre, where Lesser America is the inaugural Company in Residence. Opening set for Thursday, May 19.
Tony Danza, Rebecca Luker & More Join 9-Hour Sinatra Marathon at Symphony Space

On Saturday, October 17, Symphony Space presents Frank Sinatra at 100, a starry celebration of the iconic singer's centennial. Over the course of three three-hour sets - 2 pm, 5 pm, and 8 pm - no fewer than 100 songs from Sinatra's repertoire will be performed by an impressive roster of interpreters, including Peter Cincotti, Tony Danza, Rebecca Luker, Marilyn Maye, Tierney Sutton, and dozens more. Instrumental renditions by pianist Bill Charlap, the guitar duo of Bucky Pizzarelli & Ed Laub, and saxophonists Harry Allen and Ted Nash will complement the vocal selections. The house band throughout the day will be led by Russ Kassoff on piano, with Dick Sarpola on bass and John Redsecker on drums. 
Alec Baldwin & Laurie Metcalf Lead ALL MY SONS, Beginning Tonight in East Hampton

The John Drew Theater at Guild Hall in East Hampton presents Arthur Miller's award-winning American classic All My Sons starring Alec Baldwin and Laurie Metcalf and directed by Stephen Hamilton. The play will run Tuesdays through Sundays, tonight, June 9, through June 28, and is produced by Guild Hall in association with Roy Furman and Ellen Myers.
Artists Rep to Present THE PRICE

Artists Repertory Theatre is proud to present The Price, a gripping and moving drama by one of America's most influential playwrights, Arthur Miller. This richly written play features a virtuoso, four-person cast and is directed by Adriana Baer, Artistic Director of Profile Theatre.
Official: Alec Baldwin & Laurie Metcalf to Lead ALL MY SONS in East Hampton This Summer

The John Drew Theater at Guild Hall in East Hampton presents Arthur Miller's award-winning American classic All My Sons starring Alec Baldwin and Laurie Metcalf and directed by Stephen Hamilton. The play will run Tuesdays through Sundays, June 9-28 and is produced by Guild Hall in association with Roy Furman and Ellen Myers.
Photo Coverage: First Look at DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Tanghalang Pilipino

Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), presents Arthur Miller's classic play DEATH OF SALESMAN ('Pahimakas Ng Isang Ahente'), translated into Filipino by National Artist for Theater and Literature Rolando Tinio, at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater) until Sunday, October 19.
Meet the Current Casts of Broadway's Long Running Hits -MAMMA MIA!

A great, big Broadway season is on its way, with fourteen productions already slated to open in the next few months. With weeks until the craziness begins, there is still plenty of time to catch up on what's been going on at Broadway's already occupied theaters . BroadwayWorld will be profiling the hits of the Great White Way that continue to draw crowds after months, years, and (in some cases) decades. Meet the current cast of Broadway's MAMMA MIA! below!
UP Celebrates Easter with THE GREATEST STORIES OF THE BIBLE, Beg. Today

For two weeks in April, television audiences will be treated to an unprecedented collection of inspirational movies and mini-series when UP once again presents 'The Greatest Stories of The Bible' in honor of the Easter season. America's favorite network for uplifting entertainment will mark the holiday for a second year with an Unforgettable programming schedule. Starting today, April 7 and continuing through Easter, Sunday, April 20, UP will air 21 classic stories from the New and Old Testaments (11 never-before-seen on UP), plus one all-new UP Original Movie during prime time, totaling more than 123 hours of programming.
UP to Celebrate Easter with THE GREATEST STORIES OF THE BIBLE, Beg. 4/7

For two weeks in April, television audiences will be treated to an unprecedented collection of inspirational movies and mini-series when UP once again presents “The Greatest Stories of The Bible” in honor of the Easter season.
Film Society of Lincoln Center Spotlights Edgar G. Ulmer

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced Edgar G. Ulmer: Back From The Margins, a spotlight on the near-forgotten émigré filmmaker, taking place January 10, 11, 17 and 18.
Film Adaptation of VERONICA'S ROOM by Ira Levin in the Works

Deadline writes that Harvey and Bob Weinstein's TWC-Dimension will produce, finance and distribute a film adaptation of Ira Levin's Broadway play VERONICA'S ROOM.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Arthur Kennedy been in?

Arthur Kennedy has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Arthur Kennedy been in?

Arthur Kennedy has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Arthur Kennedy been nominated for?

Arthur Kennedy has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in "Death of a Salesman".

What awards has Arthur Kennedy won?

Arthur Kennedy has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in "Death of a Salesman."

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