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BIO

Denis O'Hare has appeared in such films as Milk (Critics' Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble); Michael Clayton; 21 Grams; Garden State; Half Nelson; and Dallas Buyers Club. He won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor for Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor for his role in Sweet Charity. His recent television appearances include American Horror Story, True Blood, and The Good Wife. He is the co-writer, with Lisa Peterson, and star of An Iliad, which was performed at the New York Theatre Workshop.

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STAGE CREDITS

Tartuffe Tartuffe
[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2019
Tartuffe
All the President's Men? All the President's Men?
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Lindsey Graham
Senator Orrin Hatch
Elling Elling
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Elling
Uncle Vanya Uncle Vanya
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Revival, 2009
Voynitsky / Ivan Petrovich
Inherit the Wind Inherit the Wind
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
E.K. Hornbeck
A Spanish Play
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mariano, Aurelia's husband
Pig Farm
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Teddy
Sweet Charity Sweet Charity
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Oscar Lindquist
Assassins Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Charles Guiteau
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Andre
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[New York]
Reading, 2003
Andre
Finian's Rainbow
[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Og (A Leprechaun)</i>
Take Me Out Take Me Out
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Mason Marzac
Take Me Out
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Mason Marzac
Vienna: Lusthaus (revisited)
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Helen
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Meneleus
Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Charles Guiteau
Major Barbara
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Adolphus Cusins
Ten Unknowns
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Trevor Fabricant
Finian's Rainbow
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1999
Og (A Leprechaun)</i>
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Ernst Ludwig
The Devils
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer
Racing Demon
[Broadway]
1995
Ewan Gilmour
Lonely Planet
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Carl
Silence, Cunning, Exile
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Donald
The Arabian Nights
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Pastrycook/Sheik/Ishaak
Lonely Planet
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Carl
Woyzeck
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Doctor/Soldier
Hauptman
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Richard Hauptman

Movies

St. Patrick's Day
[ 1997 ] Russell
River Red
[ 1998 ] Father
Sweet and Lowdown
[ 1999 ] Jake
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Ryan Rose
21 Grams
[ 2003 ] Dr. Rothberg
Garden State
[ 2004 ] Albert
Heights
[ 2005 ] Andrew
Derailed
[ 2005 ] Jerry the Lawyer
Stephanie Daley
[ 2006 ] Frank
Half Nelson
[ 2006 ] Jimbo
Rocket Science
[ 2007 ] Doyle Hefner
Awake
[ 2007 ] Financial News Analyst
Charlie Wilson's War
[ 2007 ] Harold Holt
A Mighty Heart
[ 2007 ] John Bussey
American Loser
[ 2007 ] Mike
Michael Clayton
[ 2007 ] Mr. Greer
The Babysitters
[ 2007 ] Stan Lyner
Pretty Bird
[ 2008 ] Chuck Stutters
Changeling
[ 2008 ] Dr. Jonathan Steele
Baby Mama
[ 2008 ] Dr. Manheim
Milk
[ 2008 ] John Briggs
Quarantine
[ 2008 ] Randy
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] A, Subject #3
Duplicity
[ 2009 ] Duke Monahan
The Proposal
[ 2009 ] Mr. Gilbertson
An Englishman in New York
[ 2009 ] Phillip Steele
Edge of Darkness
[ 2010 ] Moore
J. Edgar
[ 2011 ] Albert Osborn
The Eagle
[ 2011 ] Lutorius
Dallas Buyers Club
[ 2013 ] Dr. Sevard
C.O.G.
[ 2013 ] Jon
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
[ 2014 ] Charles B. Pierce, Jr.
The Judge
[ 2014 ] Doc Morris
The Pyramid
[ 2014 ] Holden
Army of One
[ 2016 ] Agent Doss
From Nowhere
[ 2016 ] Isaac Miller
Novitiate
[ 2017 ] Archbishop McCarthy
Danger One
[ 2018 ] Craddock
The Parting Glass
[ 2018 ] Danny
Private Life
[ 2018 ] Dr. Dordick
Lizzie
[ 2018 ] John Morse
The Day Shall Come
[ 2019 ] Andy Mudd
Late Night
[ 2019 ] Brad
Swallow
[ 2019 ] Erwin
The Goldfinch
[ 2019 ] Lucius Reeve
Bottom of the 9th
[ 2019 ] Officer Lonergan
Delete History
[ 2020 ] Le millionnaire américain
The Postcard Killings
[ 2020 ] Simon Haysmith
Infinite Storm
[ 2022 ] Dave

TV Shows

100 Centre Street
Lou
American Horror Story
Spalding, Liz Taylor, Stanley
Brothers & Sisters
Travis March
CSI: Miami
Evan Talbot
Law & Order
Father Richard Hogan, Phil Christie, James Smith
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Father Chris Shea, Jimmy Walp
The Good Fight
Judge Charles Abernathy
The Good Wife
Judge Charles Abernathy
The Nevers
Dr. Edmund Hague
This Is Us
Jessie
True Blood
Russell Edgington

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Denis O'HareAn Iliad

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Denis O'HareAn Iliad


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Denis O'HareAn Iliad


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Denis O'HareAn Iliad


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Denis O’Hare, Sweet Charity

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Denis O'Hare, Sweet Charity

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Denis O'Hare, Assassins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
Obie Awards - 2003 - Performance

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Denis O'Hare, Hauptman

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Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!
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Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8

​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.
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THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Opens 2022 Applications Today

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AN ILIAD Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre

North Coast Rep announces the return engagement of AN ILIAD, a dynamic tour-de-force adaptation of Homer's classic poem about the Trojan War. A war-weary poet recalls the nobility, savagery and valor of the battles and warriors, while deftly exploring the human costs of war through the centuries.
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Shakespeare & Company 2022 Season FLEXpasses On Sale Now At Early-bird Prices

As 2021 comes to a close, Shakespeare & Company has released the first three titles of its 2022 season, and with it the opportunity to purchase FLEXpass ticket packages at reduced prices.
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Shakespeare & Company Announces First Three Titles Of 2022

Shakespeare & Company announced today the first three titles slated for production during its 45th Season, beginning June 2022.
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VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer

Topic has released the trailer for season two of The Accidental Wolf starring Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park, Judith Light, Laurie Metcalf, Denis O'Hare, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and more. In The Accidental Wolf Season 2, six months has passed since Katie (O’Hara) answered a phone call that upended her life. Watch the new trailer now!
Theatrical Outfit Presents AN ILIAD by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare Photo
Theatrical Outfit Presents AN ILIAD by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare

Theatrical Outfit returns to the stage with its first live production in nearly 18 months – An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based On Homer's The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles.
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ArtsEmerson Announces Ronee Penoi as Director of Artistic Programming

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Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Announces Return to Live Performances With AN ILIAD

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company has announced a return to live performance with the first production of its 2021 season: AN ILIAD, running July 14 – August 6 under the Tent at Walker Farm.
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All films will be available online July 8th - 18th, while live screenings for vaccinated film lovers will be July 8th - 12th at Village East Cinema.
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Kate Burton to Join the Cast of SEJANUS, HIS FALL Presented by Red Bull Theater

Today, Red Bull Theater announced that Kate Burton will join the cast of the first public presentation of a new dramatization of Ben Jonson’s Sejanus, His Fall, adapted and directed by Nathan Winkelstein, Red Bull’s Associate Artistic Director. 
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AN ILIAD Opens Tonight at the Ent Center for the Arts

Live performances return to Colorado Springs beginning today with An Iliad, running at the Ent Center for the Arts May 6-23, 2021.
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Keith David, Denis O'Hare, Tamara Tunie and More to Star in SEJANUS, HIS FALL Presented by Red Bull Theater

Today, Red Bull Theater announced the first public presentation of a new dramatization of Ben Jonson’s Sejanus, His Fall, adapted and directed by Nathan Winkelstein, Red Bull’s Associate Artistic Director. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Denis O'Hare been in?

Denis O'Hare has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Denis O'Hare been in?

Denis O'Hare has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Denis O'Hare's first West End show?

Denis O'Hare's first West End show was Tartuffe which opened in 2019

What awards has Denis O'Hare been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for An Iliad , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for An Iliad, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweet Charity, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweet Charity , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out, Performance (Obie Awards) for Take Me Out, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Take Me Out , Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Take Me Out, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Take Me Out and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hauptman.

What awards has Denis O'Hare won?

Denis O'Hare has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Special Citation at the Obie Awards for An Iliad. He also achieved Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweet Charity and earned Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Take Me Out. Additionally, he received a Performance award at the Obie Awards and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, both for Take Me Out. O'Hare was also honored with Outstanding Featured Actor at The Lortels for Take Me Out and won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, again for Take Me Out.

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