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BIO

Roundabout: Don't Dress for Dinner, Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Tony nomination, Drama League nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination, Theatre World Award winner). Theatre includes, at the Royal National Theatre: Thérèse Raquin, Iphigenia at Aulis, Three Sisters, All My Sons (Olivier Award, WhatsonStage Award). For the Donmar Warehouse: Luise Miller, The Wild Duck, The God of Hell, Tales From Hollywood. For the Royal Court: Haunted Child Other credits include As You Like It (Lyric, TMA nomination), Martin Yesterday (Royal Exchange, MEN nomination), Naked (Almeida/Playhouse), 900 Oneonta (Old Vic/Ambassadors, Evening Standard Award nomination), Waiting for Godot (Lyric Hammersmith), Cracks (King’s Head), Entertaining Mr. Sloane (Greenwich), Never the Sinner (the Playhouse, Olivier nomination), The Tutor (Old Vic). Film includes Jack the Giant Killer, Luna, Doom, Fogbound, Married/Unmarried, Fanny and Elvis, Madeline, I Want You, Beautiful Thing, Passion in the Desert. Television includes "Law and Order UK", "Merlin", "Women in Love," "The Lehman Brothers," “The Passion,” “Lark Rise to Candleford,” “Who Killed Mrs. De Ropp,” “The State Within,” “Elizabeth: The Virgin Queen,” “MI-5,” “Miss Marple,” “Conspiracy,” “Brittanic,” “Real Men,” “Ian Fleming: Bondmaker,” “Cutting It,” “Aristocrats,” “Truth or Dare,” “Inspector Alleyn Mysteries,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “The Lost Language of Cranes,” “Silent Witness.” Ben trained at LAMDA.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Pontius Pilate

[West End]
Royal Court Theatre Production, 2011
Douglas

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Le Vicomte de Valmont


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Ben Daniels , Les Liaisons Dangereuses


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Theatre World Awards - 2008 - Performance

Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses


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Olivier Awards - 2001 - Best Supporting Actor

Ben Daniels, All My Sons

Olivier Awards - 1991 - Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Supporting Role

Ben DanielsNever The Sinner

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Full Cast Set For DOUBT A PARABLE at Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has confirmed full casting for John Patrick Shanley’s drama DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the cast here!
Jeff Daniels' 'Alive and Well Enough Continues' Memoir Launches on Audible

Audible has released Alive and Well Enough Continues, the second season of the acclaimed Audible Original from actor Jeff Daniels. This new season is a continuation of the audio-only memoir, mixing storytelling, original music, and performance.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes To Australia In November 2024

Experience the global phenomenon as JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR arrives in Australia. Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience with this iconic musical.
Video: Watch ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE Season 2 Trailer

AMC Networks debuted the first extended trailer for season two of the critically acclaimed series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire. The series stars Jacob Anderson, along with Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles and Ben Daniels. Watch the video trailer now!
Video: AMC Drops ANNE RICE'S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Season Two Teaser

AMC Networks debuted an all-new teaser for season two of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, starring Jacob Anderson, during Sunday's premiere of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. AMC also released a sneak peek clip of the upcoming new season, featuring stars Anderson and Delainey Hayles. Watch the videos now!
Apple TV+ Renews FOUNDATION For Season Three

Apple TV+ renews epic sci-fi saga 'Foundation' for season three, expanding the acclaimed adaptation of Isaac Asimov's stories. In addition to Lee Pace and Jared Harris, “Foundation” stars Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Ella-Rae Smith, Holt McCallany, Rachel House, and more.
Master Voice Teacher Mary Setrakian Releases Debut Book SING: FIND YOUR TRUE VOICE

Mary Setrakian, master voice teacher and vocal coach to the stars, has released her debut book SING: FIND YOUR TRUE VOICE, with a foreword by Sierra Boggess, Olivier-nominated actress and Broadway leading lady.
Video: Watch Terrence Mann in the FOUNDATION Season Two Trailer

Season two of “Foundation” also stars returning cast members Terrence Mann, Laura Birn, and Cassian Bilton and introduces new characters and stars, including Isabella Laughland (‘Brother Constant’), Kulvinder Ghir (‘Poly Verisof’), Ella-Rae Smith (‘Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion'), Holt McCallany (‘Warden Jaegger Fount’), and more. Watch the video!
Video: Apple Debuts FOUNDATION Season Two Teaser

Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, and featuring an international cast led by Emmy-nominated actors Jared Harris and Lee Pace, alongside rising stars Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey, the 10-episode second season of “Foundation” will debut globally on Apple TV+. Watch the video teaser trailer now!
Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo

Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for Medea @sohoplace 'A blazing Sophie Okonedo makes this spartan production a must-see' Evening Standard
Review: MEDEA, @sohoplace

Sophie Okonedo adds flavour to a strong but otherwise vanilla production of Euripides' tragedy.
Tickets from £30 for MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo

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VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares First Look at FOUNDATION Season Two

“Foundation” stars Foundation stars SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Jared Harris as ‘Dr. Hari Seldon’; Emmy Award nominee Lee Pace as ‘Brother Day’; Lou Llobell as 'Gaal Dornick’; Leah Harvey as ‘Salvor Hardin’; Laura Birn as ‘Demerzel’; Terrence Mann as ‘Brother Dusk’; and, Cassian Bilton as ‘Brother Dawn.’ Watch the new video now!
Full Cast Announced For MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels @sohoplace

The production stars the previously announced Sophie Okonedo (Medea) and Ben Daniels (Jason/Creon/Aegeus). They will be joined by Marion Bailey (Nurse), Penny Layden (3rd Woman of Corinth), Jo McInnes (1st Woman of Corinth) and Amy Trigg (2nd Woman of Corinth) with understudies Alicia Charles, Leda Hodgson and Tom Peters.
Theatre Director Nancy Meckler Releases New Book 'Notes From the Rehearsal Room'

Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
Full Cast Announced for AS YOU LIKE IT @sohoplace Starring Martha Plimpton & More

Full casting is announced for William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, directed by Josie Rourke, with a musical score by Michael Bruce, @sohoplace, the first new build West End theatre to open in 50 years.
Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels to star in MEDEA @sohoplace

Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels are to return to the West End in Medea, @sohoplace in February 2023
Daniel Yearwood, Morgan Dudley, Ben Jackson Walker & More to Lead SENIOR CLASS 29-Hour Industry Reading

The new original musical Senior Class will receive a AEA 29-hour industry reading beginning this week. Senior Class has a book, melodies, and lyrics written by Melvin Tunstall, III and music & arrangements by Greg Dean Borowsky and was conceived by Kevin Duda.
Olivier Awards 2022 - Full List of Winners!

British theatre's biggest night is here at last. The Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard take place tonight, 10 April, at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony will be hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast via official media partners ITV and Magic Radio. We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE.
CABARET, SPRING AWAKENING, and More Take Home Critics Circle Awards; Full List!

Yesterday, the 31st annual Critics Circle Theatre Awards were given. Among the top winners was Cabaret, which took home three top honors at this year's ceremony.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Daniels been in?

Ben Daniels has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Daniels been in?

Ben Daniels has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Ben Daniels's first West End show?

Ben Daniels's first West End show was Haunted Child which opened in 2011

What awards has Ben Daniels been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Best Supporting Actor (Olivier Awards) for All My Sons and Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for Never The Sinner.

What awards has Ben Daniels won?

Ben Daniels has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Les Liaisons Dangereuses and the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in All My Sons.

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