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Brian Stokes Mitchell

Also Credited As: Brian Mitchell

Birth Place: Seattle, WA

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Brian Stokes Mitchell (born October 31, 1957) is an American actor and singer. A powerful baritone, he has been one of the central leading men of the Broadway theater since the 1990s. He has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and a nomination for a Grammy Award. In 2016 he received the Isabelle Stevenson Award.



Mitchell won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as Fred Graham / Petruchio in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate (2000). His other Tony-nominated performances were in Ragtime (1998), King Hedley II (2001), and Man of La Mancha (2003). Mitchell's other notable roles include in Oh, Kay! (1991), Jelly's Last Jam (1992), Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2002), South Pacific (2005), Les Misérables (2008), Guys and Dolls (2009), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (2010), Oliver! (2012), Camelot (2014), and Shuffle Along (2016).

He is also known for his roles on television including as Dr. Justin Jackson in the CBS medical drama Trapper John, M.D. (1979 to 1986). Mitchell also had recurring roles on shows such as Frasier, Glee, Mr. Robot, The Path, Billions, and The Good Fight. He took the role of Walt in the CBS sitcom Fam (2019). He received a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album nomination for The Complete Shakespeare Sonnets in 2001.

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STAGE CREDITS

Love Life Love Life
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Sam
The Light in the Piazza The Light in the Piazza
[Los Angeles]
LA Opera Production, 2019
Signor Naccarelli
Ragtime Ragtime
[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Narrator
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
F.E. Miller
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
The Band Wagon The Band Wagon
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Special Event, 2014
Performer
Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Don Pedro
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Ivan
Kismet
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2006
Hajj
A Wonderful Life
[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
George Bailey
Performer
South Pacific
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2005
Emile de Becque
Love/Life Love/Life
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Performer
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Lawrence
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Lawrence [Replacement]
Man of La Mancha Man of La Mancha
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Don Quixote (Cervantes)
The Exonerated
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer [Replacement]
Sweeney Todd
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Sweeney Todd
Carnival!
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Jerry
King Hedley II
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
King
The Frogs
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2000
Performer
Kiss Me, Kate
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Fred Graham / Petruchio
Do Re Mi
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
John Henry Wheeler
Ragtime
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Ragtime
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1997
Performer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2023 - John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

Brian Stokes Mitchell


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Isabelle Stevenson Award

Brian Stokes Mitchell


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Brian Stokes MitchellMan of La Mancha

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell Sweeney Todd

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Man of La Mancha

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Man of La Mancha


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Man of La Mancha

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Brian Stokes MitchellKing Hedley II


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Brian Stokes Mitchell, King Hedley II

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Brian Stokes Mitchell, King Hedley II

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Brian Stokes Mitchell, King Hedley II


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kiss Me Kate


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell , Kiss Me, Kate

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ragtime


winner
Drama League Awards - 1998 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ragtime

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actor - Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ragtime

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ragtime


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1988 - Performance

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brian Stokes Mitchell been in?

Brian Stokes Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Brian Stokes Mitchell been in?

Brian Stokes Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brian Stokes Mitchell been nominated for?

John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Theatre World Awards), Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards) for , Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Man of La Mancha, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Man of La Mancha , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Man of La Mancha, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Man of La Mancha, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Hedley II, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for King Hedley II, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for King Hedley II , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for King Hedley II, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kiss Me Kate, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Ragtime, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Mail.

What awards has Brian Stokes Mitchell won?

Brian Stokes Mitchell has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Theatre World Awards). He won the Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards) and received the Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for his role in Man of La Mancha. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for performances in Man of La Mancha and King Hedley II, respectively. He was also honored with the Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for the same production. Mitchell received the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for his work in Ragtime and the Performance Award (Theatre World Awards) for Mail.

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