Ben Gazzara
Date of Death: February 03, 2012 (81)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Ben Gazzara:
Bay Street Theater Announces An Exciting And Diverse Line-up Of Winter Classes (Dec 14, 2023)
The Actors Studio to Present AREYTO Celebration of Latine Scene Work, Poetry, Song & Dance (May 22, 2023)
ON THE FLY 2023: THEN & NOW to be Presented at The Actors Studio This Weekend (May 15, 2023)
Bay Street Theater Announces An Exciting And Diverse Line-up Of Winter Classes (Dec 14, 2023)
The Actors Studio to Present AREYTO Celebration of Latine Scene Work, Poetry, Song & Dance (May 22, 2023)
ON THE FLY 2023: THEN & NOW to be Presented at The Actors Studio This Weekend (May 15, 2023)
BIO
Biagio Anthony "Ben" Gazzara (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012) was an American actor and director of film, stage, and television. He received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Drama Desk Award, in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and three Tony Awards.
Born to Italian immigrants in New York City, Gazzara studied at The New School and began his professional career with the Actors Studio, of which he was a lifelong member. His breakthrough role was in the Broadway play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955–56), which earned him widespread acclaim. A memorable performance as a soldier on trial for murder in Otto Preminger's Anatomy of a Murder (1959) transitioned Gazzara to an equally successful screen career. As the star of the television series Run for Your Life (1965–1968), he was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards. He won his only Emmy Award for the television film Hysterical Blindness (2002).
Gazzara was a recurring collaborator of John Cassavetes, working with him on Husbands (1970), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) and Opening Night (1977). His other best-known films include The Bridge at Remagen (1969), Capone (1975), Voyage of the Damned (1976), Saint Jack (1979), Road House (1989), The Spanish Prisoner (1997), The Big Lebowski, Buffalo '66, Happiness (all 1998), The Thomas Crown Affair, Summer of Sam (both 1999), Dogville (2003) and Paris, je t'aime (2006). He also had a successful and prolific film career in Europe, particularly Italy, where he worked with eminent directors such as Giuseppe Tornatore, Giuliano Montaldo, Marco Ferreri, and Lars von Trier.
Photos
Ben Gazzara, Swoozie Kurtz, Edward Albee & Michael Arden attending the New Dramatists 58th Annual Spring Luncheon to honor Edward Albee at the Mariott Marquee Hotel in New York City..May 17th, 2007.
Date:
09/23/2016
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering the Life and Career of Legendary Playwright, Edward Albee
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Strange One
[ 1957 ] Jocko De Paris
[ 1957 ] Jocko De Paris
Anatomy of a Murder
[ 1959 ] Lt. Frederick Manion
[ 1959 ] Lt. Frederick Manion
The Passionate Thief
[ 1960 ] Lello
[ 1960 ] Lello
The Young Doctors
[ 1961 ] Dr. David Coleman
[ 1961 ] Dr. David Coleman
Conquered City
[ 1962 ] Captain George Stubbs
[ 1962 ] Captain George Stubbs
Convicts 4
[ 1962 ] John Resko
[ 1962 ] John Resko
A Rage to Live
[ 1965 ] Roger Bannon
[ 1965 ] Roger Bannon
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
[ 1969 ] Card Player
[ 1969 ] Card Player
The Bridge at Remagen
[ 1969 ] Sgt. Angelo
[ 1969 ] Sgt. Angelo
Husbands
[ 1970 ] Harry
[ 1970 ] Harry
The Sicilian Connection
[ 1972 ] GiuseppeJoeCoppola
[ 1972 ] GiuseppeJoeCoppola
The Neptune Factor
[ 1973 ] Cmdr. Adrian Blake
[ 1973 ] Cmdr. Adrian Blake
Capone
[ 1975 ] Al Capone
[ 1975 ] Al Capone
High Velocity
[ 1976 ] Clifford Baumgartner
[ 1976 ] Clifford Baumgartner
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
[ 1976 ] Cosmo Vittelli
[ 1976 ] Cosmo Vittelli
Voyage of the Damned
[ 1976 ] Troper, Morris Troper
[ 1976 ] Troper, Morris Troper
Opening Night
[ 1977 ] Manny Victor
[ 1977 ] Manny Victor
Saint Jack
[ 1979 ] Jack Flowers
[ 1979 ] Jack Flowers
Bloodline
[ 1979 ] Rhys Williams
[ 1979 ] Rhys Williams
Storie di ordinaria follia
[ 1981 ] Charles Serking
[ 1981 ] Charles Serking
They All Laughed
[ 1981 ] John Russo
[ 1981 ] John Russo
Inchon
[ 1981 ] Maj. Frank Hallsworth
[ 1981 ] Maj. Frank Hallsworth
The Girl from Trieste
[ 1982 ] Dino Romani
[ 1982 ] Dino Romani
A Proper Scandal
[ 1984 ] The man with no memory
[ 1984 ] The man with no memory
Woman of Wonders
[ 1985 ] Alberto
[ 1985 ] Alberto
My Dearest Son
[ 1985 ] Avv. Antonio Morelli
[ 1985 ] Avv. Antonio Morelli
The Professor
[ 1986 ] Il Professore
[ 1986 ] Il Professore
Control
[ 1987 ] Mike Zella
[ 1987 ] Mike Zella
Quicker Than the Eye
[ 1988 ] Ben Norrell
[ 1988 ] Ben Norrell
Don Bosco
[ 1988 ] Don Bosco
[ 1988 ] Don Bosco
Road House
[ 1989 ] Brad Wesley
[ 1989 ] Brad Wesley
Champagne amer
[ 1989 ] Paul Rivière
[ 1989 ] Paul Rivière
Beyond the Ocean
[ 1990 ] John Tana
[ 1990 ] John Tana
Forever
[ 1991 ] Marcello Rondi
[ 1991 ] Marcello Rondi
Les hirondelles ne meurent pas à Jerusalem
[ 1994 ] Moshe
[ 1994 ] Moshe
Sherwood's Travels
[ 1994 ] Raphael de Pietro
[ 1994 ] Raphael de Pietro
Nefertiti, figlia del sole
[ 1995 ] Amenophis III
[ 1995 ] Amenophis III
Bandits
[ 1995 ] Amos
[ 1995 ] Amos
The Zone
[ 1995 ] Dick Althorp
[ 1995 ] Dick Althorp
Ladykiller
[ 1996 ] Lt. JackJigsawLky
[ 1996 ] Lt. JackJigsawLky
Farmer & Chase
[ 1997 ] Farmer
[ 1997 ] Farmer
Stag
[ 1997 ] Frank Grieco
[ 1997 ] Frank Grieco
The Spanish Prisoner
[ 1997 ] Klein
[ 1997 ] Klein
Vicious Circles
[ 1997 ] March
[ 1997 ] March
Shadow Conspiracy
[ 1997 ] Vice President Saxon
[ 1997 ] Vice President Saxon
The Big Lebowski
[ 1998 ] Jackie Treehorn
[ 1998 ] Jackie Treehorn
Buffalo '66
[ 1998 ] Jimmy Brown
[ 1998 ] Jimmy Brown
Too Tired to Die
[ 1998 ] John Sage
[ 1998 ] John Sage
Happiness
[ 1998 ] Lenny Jordan
[ 1998 ] Lenny Jordan
Illuminata
[ 1998 ] Old Flavio
[ 1998 ] Old Flavio
The Thomas Crown Affair
[ 1999 ] Andrew Wallace
[ 1999 ] Andrew Wallace
Jack of Hearts
[ 1999 ] Bartossa
[ 1999 ] Bartossa
Paradise Cove
[ 1999 ] Duke Mantee
[ 1999 ] Duke Mantee
Summer of Sam
[ 1999 ] Luigi
[ 1999 ] Luigi
Shark in a Bottle
[ 1999 ] The Arranger
[ 1999 ] The Arranger
The List
[ 2000 ] D.A. Bernard Salman
[ 2000 ] D.A. Bernard Salman
Believe
[ 2000 ] Ellicott Winslowe
[ 2000 ] Ellicott Winslowe
Blue Moon
[ 2000 ] Frank Cavallo
[ 2000 ] Frank Cavallo
Very Mean Men
[ 2000 ] Gino Minetti
[ 2000 ] Gino Minetti
Undertaker's Paradise
[ 2000 ] Jim
[ 2000 ] Jim
Nobody's Heart
[ 2000 ] L avvocato Scalzi
[ 2000 ] L avvocato Scalzi
Poor Liza
[ 2000 ] The Narrator
[ 2000 ] The Narrator
Dogville
[ 2003 ] Jack McKay
[ 2003 ] Jack McKay
L'ospite segreto
[ 2003 ] Solomos
[ 2003 ] Solomos
Schubert
[ 2005 ] Don José
[ 2005 ] Don José
Bonjour Michel
[ 2005 ] Michele Terranova
[ 2005 ] Michele Terranova
The Shore
[ 2006 ] Mr. Bob Harris
[ 2006 ] Mr. Bob Harris
Looking for Palladin
[ 2008 ] Jack Palladin
[ 2008 ] Jack Palladin
Holy Money
[ 2009 ] Vatican's Banker
[ 2009 ] Vatican's Banker
Christopher Roth
[ 2010 ] Paul Andersen
[ 2010 ] Paul Andersen
13
[ 2010 ] Schlondorff
[ 2010 ] Schlondorff
Ristabbànna
[ 2011 ] Natale
[ 2011 ] Natale
Chez Gino
[ 2011 ] Oncle Giovanni
[ 2011 ] Oncle Giovanni
TV Shows
Run for Your Life
Paul Bryan
Paul Bryan
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Ben Gazzara, Nobody Don't Like Yogi
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Ben Gazzara, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Ben Gazzara, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Ben Gazzara, Hughie and Duet
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Ben Gazzara, A Hatful of Rain
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1954 - Performance
Ben Gazzara, End as a Man
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Releases Unseen Footage from Acclaimed Documentary GREENWICH VILLAGE: A WORLD APART
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2016
VIDEO: Marian Seldes Shares Performance Memories on Rick McKay's THE GOLDEN AGE FILM TRILOGY
by Sally Henry Fuller - Aug 23, 2015
News
Bay Street Theater Announces An Exciting And Diverse Line-up Of Winter Classes
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced its Winter 2024 line-up of classes and workshops offering something for everyone in the community.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced its Winter 2024 line-up of classes and workshops offering something for everyone in the community.
The Actors Studio to Present AREYTO Celebration of Latine Scene Work, Poetry, Song & Dance
This weekend, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
This weekend, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
ON THE FLY 2023: THEN & NOW to be Presented at The Actors Studio This Weekend
This weekend, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
This weekend, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Host Events Featuring Lois Smith & Celebrations of BIPOC Membership in May
In May, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
In May, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Present Three Day Celebration of Estelle Parsons
The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration with a three-day celebration of one of its most influential members, Academy Award winner and Co-Associate Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, Estelle Parsons.
The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration with a three-day celebration of one of its most influential members, Academy Award winner and Co-Associate Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, Estelle Parsons.
Interview: Kate Baldwin and Aaron Lazar of ALL FOR YOU at 54 Below
The two Broadway stars are back for an encore of their hit show with the American Pops Orchestra.
The two Broadway stars are back for an encore of their hit show with the American Pops Orchestra.
The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022. Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.
The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022. Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.
The Actors Studio to Present THE PLAYWRIGHT: TALES FROM THE COLOR LINE This Spring
Continuing its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public for a special event, free and open to the public: The Playwright: Tales From The Color Line on Saturday, March 25 at 7PM.
Continuing its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public for a special event, free and open to the public: The Playwright: Tales From The Color Line on Saturday, March 25 at 7PM.
The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public to Free Events, Including Play Readings & More
This Spring, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
This Spring, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public Inside its Doors for ACTORS STUDIO IN PROCESS
The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7PM.
The Actors Studio will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7PM.
Chazz Palminteri, Bobby Moresco & More to be Featured in The Actors Studio February Events
In February, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
In February, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights.
The Actors Studio to Host Three Special 75th Anniversary Events in December
Starting this week, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights. In December, the legendary studio will open its doors to the public for with three special events, each free and open to the public.
Starting this week, The Actors Studio will continue its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights. In December, the legendary studio will open its doors to the public for with three special events, each free and open to the public.
The Actors Studio Hosts Three Special 75th Anniversary Events This December
This December, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world's most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights. The legendary studio, located at 432 West 44th Street, will open its doors to the public for with three special events, each free and open to the public.
This December, The Actors Studio continues its 75th Anniversary celebration as the world's most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors and playwrights. The legendary studio, located at 432 West 44th Street, will open its doors to the public for with three special events, each free and open to the public.
The Actors Studio to Welcome the Public Inside its Doors for ACTORS STUDIO IN PROCESS
The Actors Studio, now celebrating 75 years as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors & playwrights, will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 7PM.
The Actors Studio, now celebrating 75 years as the world’s most celebrated and influential membership association for professional actors, directors & playwrights, will open its doors to the public to observe “Actors Studio In Process” on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at 7PM.
The Actors Studio to Present Conversation With Al Pacino & DOG DAY AFTERNOON Screening for 75th Anniversary
The Actors Studio will host a 75th Anniversary benefit screening of the Academy Award-winning film Dog Day Afternoon, followed by a live interview with the film’s star and The Actors Studio co-president Al Pacino. The Gala event will take place Thursday, October 27 at 7PM, the United Palace.
The Actors Studio will host a 75th Anniversary benefit screening of the Academy Award-winning film Dog Day Afternoon, followed by a live interview with the film’s star and The Actors Studio co-president Al Pacino. The Gala event will take place Thursday, October 27 at 7PM, the United Palace.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Announces Passing of Founding Member Ernest Abuba
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announced today the passing of founding member and company senior artist Ernest Abuba, the award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director on stage, film, and television, following a brief illness.
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre announced today the passing of founding member and company senior artist Ernest Abuba, the award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director on stage, film, and television, following a brief illness.
USED AND BORROWED TIME to Premiere at Quad Cinema in May
With live audience events finally able to return to New York art houses, 'Used and Borrowed Time,' written and directed by Sophia Romma, will have its red carpet world premiere May 7 at 7:00 PM at Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village.
With live audience events finally able to return to New York art houses, 'Used and Borrowed Time,' written and directed by Sophia Romma, will have its red carpet world premiere May 7 at 7:00 PM at Quad Cinema, 34 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village.
Introducing PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF By Tennessee Williams
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.
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.
Giant Pictures Acquires CABARET MAXIME, Starring Michael Imperioli
Giant Pictures has acquired the US rights for Bruno de Almeida's new movie, Cabaret Maxime, starring Michael Imperioli. It will open theatrically at the Metrograph in NYC on February 21st, ahead of a national, multi-platform rollout on March 3rd.
Giant Pictures has acquired the US rights for Bruno de Almeida's new movie, Cabaret Maxime, starring Michael Imperioli. It will open theatrically at the Metrograph in NYC on February 21st, ahead of a national, multi-platform rollout on March 3rd.
ABC News' 20/20 Presents Two-Hour TV Event on Dorothy Stratten, Friday, Oct. 18
At age 18, Dorothy Stratten left her job at a Dairy Queen and moved to Hollywood, soon becoming famous as the 1980 Playboy ”Playmate of the Year.” In Los Angeles, Dorothy captivated the attention of legendary Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who had big plans for her in the Playboy empire, and powerful movie director Peter Bogdanovich, who cast her in a breakthrough role in his film “They All Laughed,” alongside iconic actors Audrey Hepburn, John Ritter and Ben Gazzara. But Paul Snider, who discovered Dorothy at the Dairy Queen and married her after they moved to Hollywood, grappled with jealousy and anger when she filed for divorce, viewing her as his ticket to success. Dorothy's modeling and acting career came to a tragic end when Paul shot and killed her before he died by suicide. Now, almost 40 years after Dorothy's death, a two-hour “20/20” takes a look at her life and career through the eyes of those who knew her best and explores what drove Paul to murder. “20/20” airs Friday, Oct. 18 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
At age 18, Dorothy Stratten left her job at a Dairy Queen and moved to Hollywood, soon becoming famous as the 1980 Playboy ”Playmate of the Year.” In Los Angeles, Dorothy captivated the attention of legendary Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner, who had big plans for her in the Playboy empire, and powerful movie director Peter Bogdanovich, who cast her in a breakthrough role in his film “They All Laughed,” alongside iconic actors Audrey Hepburn, John Ritter and Ben Gazzara. But Paul Snider, who discovered Dorothy at the Dairy Queen and married her after they moved to Hollywood, grappled with jealousy and anger when she filed for divorce, viewing her as his ticket to success. Dorothy's modeling and acting career came to a tragic end when Paul shot and killed her before he died by suicide. Now, almost 40 years after Dorothy's death, a two-hour “20/20” takes a look at her life and career through the eyes of those who knew her best and explores what drove Paul to murder. “20/20” airs Friday, Oct. 18 (9:00 – 11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ben Gazzara been in?
Ben Gazzara has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Ben Gazzara been in?
Ben Gazzara has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Ben Gazzara been nominated for?
Ben Gazzara has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Nobody Don't Like Yogi." He also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his performance in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf." Additionally, Gazzara was nominated for Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. He received nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his roles in "Hughie," "Duet," and "A Hatful of Rain." Gazzara was also recognized with a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his work in "End as a Man."
What awards has Ben Gazzara won?
Ben Gazzara has won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Nobody Don't Like Yogi". He has also won the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in "End as a Man".
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