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BIO

For his role in The Music Man (dir. Susan Stroman), Bierko was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and won the 2000 Theatre World Award. Other theatre: Modern Orthodox (dir. James Lapine), Thou Shalt Not (dir. Susan Stroman). Film: Bill, For Your Consideration, Scary Movie 4, Cinderella Man, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Kate & Leopold, The Suburbans, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Long Kiss Goodnight, 'Til There Was You. TV: "Unhitched," "Boston Legal," "Law & Order: SVU," "Sex and the City," "Ally McBeal," "Mad About You." Bierko is a graduate of Northwestern University.

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STAGE CREDITS

Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Miss Trunchbull [Replacement]
Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Sky Masterson
Modern Orthodox
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ben Jacobson
Little Mary Sunshine
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Capt. "Big Jim" Warrington
Intrigue with Faye
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Frank (Special Video Appearance)
Thou Shalt Not
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Laurent LeClaire
The Music Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Harold Hill

Movies

Victimless Crimes
[ 1991 ] Terry Sullivan
Johns
[ 1996 ] Christm Preacher on Radio
The Long Kiss Goodnight
[ 1996 ] Timothy
'Til There Was You
[ 1997 ] Jon Ha
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
[ 1998 ] Lacerda
Sour Grapes
[ 1998 ] Richie Maxwell
The Thirteenth Floor
[ 1999 ] Dougl Hall, John Ferguson, David
The Suburbans
[ 1999 ] Mitch
I'm with Lucy
[ 2002 ] Peter
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
[ 2003 ] George Finney
Hair High
[ 2004 ] Sarge
Cinderella Man
[ 2005 ] Max Baer
Danika
[ 2005 ] Randy Merrick
For Your Consideration
[ 2006 ] Talk Show Host
Scary Movie 4
[ 2006 ] Tom
Company
[ 2011 ] Peter
The Change-Up
[ 2011 ] Valtan
The Three Stooges
[ 2012 ] Mac
Louder Than Words
[ 2013 ] Eddie Stolzenberg
If I Had Wings
[ 2013 ] Geoff Taylor
Equity
[ 2016 ] Benji Akers
Catfight
[ 2016 ] The Talk Show Host
Fair Market Value
[ 2019 ] Luc
Scenes from an Empty Church
[ 2021 ] The Sinner
Before I Go
[ 2021 ] Walt

TV Shows

Boston Legal
Jeffrey Coho
Hot in Cleveland
Donald
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bobby D'Amico, Deputy Marshal Andy Eckerson
Leap Year
Andy Corvell
Madman of the People
B.J. Cooper
The Michael J. Fox Show
Bill
The Temp Life
Eddie Chiapetta
UnREAL
Chet Wilton

Awards and Nominations

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

Craig Bierko, The Music Man


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Theatre World Awards - 2000 - Performace

Craig Bierko, The Music Man

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

Craig Bierko, The Music Man

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Celebrity Autobiography Returns to The Triad With Jackie Hoffman, Michael Urie, & More

Celebrity Autobiography, the international hit comedy Broadway sensation and winner of the Drama Desk Award is returning to its home at the iconic Triad Theater with a recently added show on Tuesday, July 9th. Featuring Craig Bierko, Jackie Hoffman, TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, Michael Urie, and Alan Zweibel.
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Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party

Check out photos from the opening night after-party at The Thanksgiving Play!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Craig Bierko been in?

Craig Bierko has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Craig Bierko been in?

Craig Bierko has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Craig Bierko been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Music Man, Performace (Theatre World Awards) for The Music Man and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man.

What awards has Craig Bierko won?

Craig Bierko has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in The Music Man.

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