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Colman Domingo

Birth Place: Philadephia, PA, USA

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BIO

A 2021 Film Independent Spirit, NAACP, SAG and Critics Choice Award nominee for his work in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Colman Domingo is a Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominated actor, director, writer and producer. Colman has recently received his Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ursinus College. He is a Juilliard School Creative Associate and on faculty of the Yale School of Drama.



He has starred in some of the most profound films in recent years such as Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk, Steven Spielbergs' Lincoln, Lee Daniel's The Butler, Ava DuVernay's Selma and Nate Parker's Birth of a Nation. He stars in the upcoming films, Jordan Peele's Candyman and Janicza Bravo's Zola. He stars on AMC's Fear the Walking Dead for seven seasons and guest stars on HBO's Euphoria as Ali. He recurred on Steven Soderbergh's series The Knick. As a writer, his plays and musicals include Dot (Samuel French), Wild with Happy (Dramatist Play Service) and A Boy and His Soul (Oberon Books), the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and Geffen Playhouse’s groundbreaking musical Light's Out: Nat King Cole. His plays have been produced by The Public Theater, Vineyard, La Jolla Playhouse, Humana Festival of New American Plays, New York Stage and Film, A.C.T, The Tricycle Theater in London, Brisbane Powerhouse in Australia, among others. He is the recipient of a Lucille Lortel, Obie, Audelco and GLAAD Award for his work.

His production company, Edith Productions, has a first look deal with AMC Studios for which he is developing television, film, theater and animation projects. He is currently writing a new musical for The Young Vic in London/ Concord Music and hosting Season 3 of his series, Bottomless Brunch at Colman's across AMC platforms.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
Gil

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company, 2012
Zachariah

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Clerk

Attorney General

Guard Bones

Lawyer Bones

Sheriff Bones

Mr. Bones

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Lawyer Bones

Clerk

Attorney General

Guard Bones

Sheriff Bones

Mr. Bones

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Franklin

Mr. Venus

Joop

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mr. Franklin / Joop / Mr. Venus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Others (Understudy)

Jim (Understudy)

and others (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Ross/Steward/Mr. Angus/Bix

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Duke of Bourbon

Canterbury/ French King/ French Constable (Understudy)

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2019]
Author

Writing

Playwright
Author

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Colman DomingoThe Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Colman Domingo, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Colman DomingoA Boy and His Soul


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Colman Domingo, Passing Strange

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Colman Domingo's WILD WITH HAPPY To Have San Francisco Premiere At New Conservatory Theatre Center

New Conservatory Theatre Center has announced Colman Domingo's captivating dramedy, Wild with Happy. Presented in NCTC's Decker Theater, Wild with Happy runs March 7 - April 6, 2025.
Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS

Tony-nominated performer Julia Lester is the latest addition to The Four Seasons, the upcoming Netflix comedy series from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
WICKED, SING SING & More Nominated For BAFTA Awards - Full List of Nominees

The 2025 BAFTA Award nominations have been announced. Check out the full list of nominations, including Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Colman Domingo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Zoe Saldaña, A Complete Unknown and more.
SING SING Makes History with Dual Release in Theaters and Correctional Facilities

In addition to Sing Sing returning to theaters this Friday, the movie will also be shown in numerous correctional facilities across the U.S. including those in New York, California, and Texas.
USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series With THE LAST SHOWMAN

Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
SING SING Cast to Perform BREAKIN’ THE MUMMY’S CODE in New York City

On February 3, the cast of Sing Sing is set to reunite for a live performance of Breakin' the Mummy's Code, the musical originally written for and performed by people incarcerated at New York's Sing Sing Correctional Institute.
USHER Joins Audible's Words + Music Series THE LAST SHOWMAN

Audible Inc. has announced its next Words + Music installment, The Last Showman, an introspective look into the 30-year career of global R&B icon, USHER.
Colman Domingo Joins THE RUNNING MAN Movie

Colman Domingo continues to stay booked and busy, with a new role in Edgar Wright's The Running Man. Domingo is set to star alongside Glen Powell in the film, playing the host of the world's most dangerous game show.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations

This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
CASAMIGOS and W Magazine Celebrate Golden Globes Best Performances

On Saturday night in Los Angeles, Casamigos continued their partnership with W Magazine in celebrating the Golden Globes Best Performances to kick off award season.
Photos: CASAMIGOS Celebrates Best Performances with W Magazine

Last night in Los Angeles, Casamigos continued their partnership with W Magazine in celebrating the Golden Globes Best Performances to kick off award season. Check out photos from the event here!
EMILIA PEREZ, WICKED Movie, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners

Emilia Perez, the Wicked movie, Kieran Culkin, Jean Smart, and more took home awards at the 82nd Golden Globes. The Wicked movie won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Emilia Perez took home four awards, including Best Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy. Check out the full list of winners here!
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Top 2025 BAFTA Film Awards Longlist

The longlist has been announced for the 2025 BAFTA Film Awards, which includes the films that will advance to the nominating stage of voting. Wicked is listed in 10 categories, including for Best Film.
Ariana DeBose, Colman Domingo, & More to Present at 82nd Annual Golden Globes

The Golden Globes has announced that Andrew Garfield, Anthony Ramos, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Auliʻi Cravalho, Colman Domingo, Elton John, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Sarah Paulson, and more will present at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals WARRIORS Will Come to the Stage

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest project, a concept album based on the film 'The Warriors', is in talks to come to the stage in the future. Learn more here!
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024

Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
Video: SING SING Theatre Program Spotlighted on CBS Sunday Morning

CBS Sunday Morning senior correspondent Ted Koppel visited the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing with a few of the formerly incarcerated individuals to talk about how acting has changed their lives. Watch the video now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Colman Domingo been in?

Colman Domingo has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Colman Domingo been in?

Colman Domingo has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Colman Domingo's first West End show?

Colman Domingo's first West End show was The Scottsboro Boys which opened in 2014

What awards has Colman Domingo been nominated for?

Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Scottsboro Boys, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for A Boy and His Soul and Performance (Obie Awards) for Passing Strange.

What awards has Colman Domingo won?

Colman Domingo has won the Obie Award for Performance for his role in Passing Strange.

How many shows has Colman Domingo written?

Colman Domingo has written 4 shows including Wild With Happy (Playwright), Dot (Author), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Bookwriter), Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole (Co-Writer).

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