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BIO

Byron Jennings is an American actor. He plays Dr. Cotton in Boardwalk Empire. He is a guest star in the fifth season episode "King Of Norway". He has been active since 1990 and has also appeared in the films Quiz Show (1994), A Time to Kill (1996), The Ice Storm (1997), and Lincoln (2012).


Theatre includes: Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, She Loves Me, You Can't Take It With You, Macbeth, Arcadia, The Merchant of Venice, Inherit The Wind, Noises Off, Is He Dead, Accent on Youth, Heartbreak House, A Touch of the Poet, Twelve Angry Men, The Man Who Came To Dinner, A Month in the Country, Henry IV, Dinner At Eight, The Invention of Love, Carousel, Sight Unseen. Off-Broadway: Plenty, Waste, Don Juan, The Foreigner, Dealer's Choice, Stuff Happens, Pericles, The Merchant of Venice, On The Open Road, The Twenty-seventh Man, Ten Chimneys.
Television includes: "The Good Fight," "Boardwalk Empire," "Elementary," "Billions," "Difficult People," "Deadbeat," "Damages," "White Collar," "Kings," "Gossip Girl," "Law & Order," "Liberty," "God In America."
Film includes: The Greatest Showman On Earth, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, True Story, Lincoln, Julie & Julia, Hamlet, Civil Action, The Ice Storm, A Time To Kill, Quiz Show, A Simple Twist of Fate, I'm Losing You.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Arnesen

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Arnesen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Leonard Darwin

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Maraczek

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Mr. Kirby

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2013
Witch

Bloody Sergeant

Lord

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
The Agent in Charge

[Off-Broadway]
Peccadillo Theater Company Production, 2012
Alfred Lunt

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Richard Noakes

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Antonio

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Revival, 2009
Frank Galloway

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Scottish Doctor

Duncan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Bastien André

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Rev. Jeremiah Brown

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Hector Hushabye

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Tony Blair

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Jamie Cregan

[Off-Broadway]
2004
S-sgt. "Froggy" LeSueur

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Juror #11 [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Nick

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
Thomas Percy

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Don Juan

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Larry Renault

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Frederick Fellowes [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001

Benjamin Jowett

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Beverly Carlton

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Ash

[Off-Broadway]
1996
John Doyle

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Arkady Sergeich Islaev

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Antonio

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Al

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Antiochus/Simonides/Lysimachus

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director/Coordinator

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2006 - Performance

Byron Jennings, Stuff Happens


winner
Obie Awards - 2000 - Performance

Byron Jennings, Waste

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News


Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway

Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of YELLOW FACE

The stars aligned at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the stars and VIP guests.
Photos: See Kenny Leon & More on the Red Carpet for HOME on Broadway

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Home on Broadway!
Photos: Inside Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024 Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club just presented its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening included performances by the casts of many of this Broadway season’s most acclaimed musicals, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy, and Water For Elephants. Check out photos from the big night!
Photos: Patti Lupone, Justin Peck and More Turn Out for Atlantic Theater Company's 2024 Gala

Atlantic Theater Company presented their 2024 Gala on Monday, April 29, 2024 at The Plaza (768 Fifth Avenue). See photos from the event. 
Video: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Take Final Broadway Bow

The Broadway run of Days of Wine and Roses played its final performance last night, Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Plays Final Broadway Performance Today

The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses will play its final performance Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances, plus 84 performances off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company.
UNCOUPLED Canceled By Showtime After Netflix Pick-Up

Showtime is no longer moving forward with a new season of Uncoupled after it picked the series up from Netflix. The Neil Patrick Harris-fronted show was supposed to have a second season on the service after Netflix had canceled it. The series also starred Brooks Ashmanskas, Tuc Watkins, André De Shields, Nic Rouleau, and more.
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES To Play Final Broadway Performance This Month

The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, will play its final performance later this month.
Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in April

A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler will be performed at Burning Coal Theatre Company in Raleigh, NC from April 4 - April 21, 2024. Learn more about the production here!
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway.
Photos: Company Celebrates Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES

Days of Wine and Roses officially opened on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Studio 54. The cast took to the red carpet following the big show and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Photos: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Takes Opening Night Bows

Days of Wine and Roses officially opened on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway

Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!
Video: Watch Highlights from DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway

In this video, watch highlights of Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!
Photos: First Look at Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway

Get a first look at photos of Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway.
Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Join DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Performance & Conversation at 92NY

92NY will present a performance of the searing new musical, Days of Wine and Roses, followed by a conversation with Kelli O’Hara, Brian d’Arcy James and additional cast members.
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES to Launch Digital Rush Policy

The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses is launching a digital rush policy. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway

See photos of Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & more in rehearsals for Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Byron Jennings been in?

Byron Jennings has appeared on Broadway in 21 shows.

How many West End shows has Byron Jennings been in?

Byron Jennings has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Byron Jennings been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for Stuff Happens and Performance (Obie Awards) for Waste.

What awards has Byron Jennings won?

Byron Jennings has won the following awards: Performance (Obie Awards) for Stuff Happens and Performance (Obie Awards) for Waste.

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