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Frederick Weller
Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA
Latest News on Frederick Weller:
Video: Watch Highlights From Ruth Stage's Productions in the Company's New Sizzle Reel (Jun 13, 2023)
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at the Theatre at St. Clement's (Mar 20, 2023)
Photos: First Look at CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF's Off-Broadway Return at the Theatre at St. Clement's (Mar 1, 2023)
Video: Watch Highlights From Ruth Stage's Productions in the Company's New Sizzle Reel (Jun 13, 2023)
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at the Theatre at St. Clement's (Mar 20, 2023)
Photos: First Look at CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF's Off-Broadway Return at the Theatre at St. Clement's (Mar 1, 2023)
BIO
Weller appeared on Broadway in 2003 in the Tony award-winning play Take Me Out, and in 2014 in the Terrence McNally play Mothers and Sons. In 2018 he appeared on Broadway as Bob Ewell in Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird, an adaptation of Harper Lee's novel.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Stonewall
[ 1995 ] Matty Dean
[ 1995 ] Matty Dean
Basquiat
[ 1996 ] Frank
[ 1996 ] Frank
Hudson River Blues
[ 1997 ] Ron
[ 1997 ] Ron
Harvest
[ 1998 ] Bucky Upton Fred Weller
[ 1998 ] Bucky Upton Fred Weller
Armageddon
[ 1998 ] NASA Tech
[ 1998 ] NASA Tech
How to Make the Cruelest Month
[ 1998 ] Rickey
[ 1998 ] Rickey
Puppet
[ 1999 ] Rick
[ 1999 ] Rick
The Business of Strangers
[ 2001 ] Nick Harris
[ 2001 ] Nick Harris
The Shape of Things
[ 2003 ] Phillip
[ 2003 ] Phillip
The Pink House
[ 2003 ] Young Pritchard
[ 2003 ] Young Pritchard
When Will I Be Loved
[ 2004 ] Ford Welles
[ 2004 ] Ford Welles
Four Lane Highway
[ 2005 ] Sean
[ 2005 ] Sean
Southern Belles
[ 2005 ] Tracy Hampton
[ 2005 ] Tracy Hampton
Life in Flight
[ 2008 ] Kit Fred Weller
[ 2008 ] Kit Fred Weller
Buffalo Bushido
[ 2009 ] Wendyl
[ 2009 ] Wendyl
The Normals
[ 2012 ] Lannigan
[ 2012 ] Lannigan
Bad Country
[ 2014 ] Detective Shepard
[ 2014 ] Detective Shepard
The Fundamentals of Caring
[ 2016 ] Bob
[ 2016 ] Bob
The Free World
[ 2016 ] Officer Ryan
[ 2016 ] Officer Ryan
BlacKkKlansman
[ 2018 ] Mter Patrolman Andy Landers
[ 2018 ] Mter Patrolman Andy Landers
Out of the Blue
[ 2022 ] Deputy Fox
[ 2022 ] Deputy Fox
Causeway
[ 2022 ] Rick
[ 2022 ] Rick
The Independent
[ 2022 ] Spencer Erickson
[ 2022 ] Spencer Erickson
TV Shows
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Blaze, Walter
Blaze, Walter
Billy & Billie
Bradley
Bradley
In Plain Sight
Marshall Mann
Marshall Mann
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Simon Harper II, Dale Mullen
Simon Harper II, Dale Mullen
Missing Persons
Johnny Sandowski
Johnny Sandowski
Mosaic
Eric Neill
Eric Neill
The Good Wife
Wilk Hobson
Wilk Hobson
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Frederick Weller, Some Men
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Frederick Weller, Take Me Out
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor
Frederick Weller, The Shape of Things
Videos
Video: How Ruth Stage Is Retelling CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF for a New Generation
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Feb 26, 2023
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Says TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a Wake-Up Call to Audiences
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 31, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Yelled at an Audience Member Who Fell Asleep During TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Discusses How the Current Political Climate Affects His Performance in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Talks the Differences in the Student Matinees at TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2019
VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Film Child Star Mary Badham Visits the Broadway Play
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Wasn't Intimidated to Play Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2019
Video: The Clintons Receive A Warm Welcome At TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2019
VIDEO: Go Inside the Shubert Theatre for Opening Night of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2018
TV: Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels & More Talk Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD From Page to Stage
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2018
VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Cast and Creatives Discuss the Show on 60 Minutes
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2018
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 19, 2016
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Promo Video of A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at the Ahmanson
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 17, 2016
TV: Chatting with the Company of MCC's THE MONEY SHOT on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Sep 23, 2014
TV: Watch Highlights of Tyne Daly & More in MOTHERS AND SONS on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 25, 2014
News
Video: Watch Highlights From Ruth Stage's Productions in the Company's New Sizzle Reel
The Off Broadway theatre group, Ruth Stage, released an updated company sizzle reel this afternoon highlighting the company’s history and most recent successes.
The Off Broadway theatre group, Ruth Stage, released an updated company sizzle reel this afternoon highlighting the company’s history and most recent successes.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at the Theatre at St. Clement's
Ruth Stage’s provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is entering its final two weeks of performances of the strictly-limited re-engagement at the Theatre at St. Clement’s.
Ruth Stage’s provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is entering its final two weeks of performances of the strictly-limited re-engagement at the Theatre at St. Clement’s.
Photos: First Look at CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF's Off-Broadway Return at the Theatre at St. Clement's
Check out photos of the Off-Broadway return of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Theatre at St. Clement's!
Check out photos of the Off-Broadway return of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Theatre at St. Clement's!
Photo: First Look at CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Re-Engagement Off-Broadway
Get a first look at Ruth Stage’s provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, returning off-Broadway tonight.
Get a first look at Ruth Stage’s provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, returning off-Broadway tonight.
Video: How Ruth Stage Is Retelling CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF for a New Generation
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is back onstage at Ruth Stage! The Tennessee Williams classic returns to the Theatre at St. Clement's in a modern and haunting interpretation that audiences cannot get enough of. In this video watch as Richard Ridge chats with the company.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is back onstage at Ruth Stage! The Tennessee Williams classic returns to the Theatre at St. Clement's in a modern and haunting interpretation that audiences cannot get enough of. In this video watch as Richard Ridge chats with the company.
Alison Fraser to Reprise Role in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway; Complete Cast Announced
Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Ruth Stage has announced that two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser (The Secret Garden) will reprise her role as ‘Big Mama’, as well as announcing the complete casting for their provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Frederick Weller Joins the Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Off-Broadway
Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Frederick Weller (To Kill a Mockingbird, “In Plain Sight”) will join Ruth Stage's provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as ‘Big Daddy.’
Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Frederick Weller (To Kill a Mockingbird, “In Plain Sight”) will join Ruth Stage's provocative and controversial modern staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof as ‘Big Daddy.’
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of JASPER Starring Dominic Fumusa
Yonder Window Theatre Company, and Executive Producer Lisa Dozier are currently presenting the World premiere of Grant MacDermott’s play JASPER off-Broadway, directed by Katie McHugh, which opened off-Broadway at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center on Wednesday, September 14. Check out the photos here.
Yonder Window Theatre Company, and Executive Producer Lisa Dozier are currently presenting the World premiere of Grant MacDermott’s play JASPER off-Broadway, directed by Katie McHugh, which opened off-Broadway at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center on Wednesday, September 14. Check out the photos here.
Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night
Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.
Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.
Jujamcyn Theaters Celebrates Walter Kerr Theatre's 100th Anniversary With Interactive Digital Timeline
The timeline depicts a definitive history of the building, featuring a century's worth of history: from the earliest shows, musicals, and revues, through its history as a television and radio studio, brief spans as an adult film theater and later a children's theater, and finally as one of the most beloved houses on Broadway.
The timeline depicts a definitive history of the building, featuring a century's worth of history: from the earliest shows, musicals, and revues, through its history as a television and radio studio, brief spans as an adult film theater and later a children's theater, and finally as one of the most beloved houses on Broadway.
Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre
This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.
This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.
Cast and Creators of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and THE WEST WING to Phone Bank With Broadway for Biden
Oscar-winning writer Aaron Sorkin and Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher, along with cast members from the beloved television series “The West Wing” and the Broadway company of Sorkin's adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird (directed by Sher), will host Broadway for Biden's election eve phone banking event on Monday, November 2 from 7:00-9:00pm EST.
Oscar-winning writer Aaron Sorkin and Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher, along with cast members from the beloved television series “The West Wing” and the Broadway company of Sorkin's adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird (directed by Sher), will host Broadway for Biden's election eve phone banking event on Monday, November 2 from 7:00-9:00pm EST.
Nick Gaswirth, Tim Realbuto, and Laurissa Romain Set To Star In Neil Labute's IN A DARK DARK HOUSE
Nick Gaswirth (The Great Comet; Wicked), Tim Realbuto (Yes; Assassins), and Laurissa 'Lala' Romain (South Pacific; The 8th) will star in Play Reading Fridays' production of Neil LaBute's a?oeIn A Dark Dark Housea?? benefiting The Actors Fund. It will be directed by Alison Tanney.
Nick Gaswirth (The Great Comet; Wicked), Tim Realbuto (Yes; Assassins), and Laurissa 'Lala' Romain (South Pacific; The 8th) will star in Play Reading Fridays' production of Neil LaBute's a?oeIn A Dark Dark Housea?? benefiting The Actors Fund. It will be directed by Alison Tanney.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS by David Mamet
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of David Mamet. Today's play, Glengarry Glen Ross!
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of David Mamet. Today's play, Glengarry Glen Ross!
Neil LaBute is Releasing TEN X TEN Series as Streaming Content, Featuring Performances by Richard Kind, Judith Light & More
Neil LaBute's Ten X Ten Series will be offered as free content via The St. Louis Actors' Studio's Twitter account @STLAS1 beginning March 25, 2020.
Neil LaBute's Ten X Ten Series will be offered as free content via The St. Louis Actors' Studio's Twitter account @STLAS1 beginning March 25, 2020.
STLAS Offers Exclusive Online LaBute Content
St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) to offer Neil LaBute's 10 x 10 series as exclusive streaming content for its current subscribers (new subscribers to the 20/21 season) and ticket holders and will postpone the world premiere of LaBute's play a?oeComforta??.
St. Louis Actors' Studio (STLAS) to offer Neil LaBute's 10 x 10 series as exclusive streaming content for its current subscribers (new subscribers to the 20/21 season) and ticket holders and will postpone the world premiere of LaBute's play a?oeComforta??.
Photo Coverage: On The Opening Night Red Carpet for WEST SIDE STORY
The Broadway Theatre was the place to be last night as talents from stage and screen gathered to celebrate opening night of Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story.
The Broadway Theatre was the place to be last night as talents from stage and screen gathered to celebrate opening night of Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove's new production of West Side Story.
Taylor Trensch, Kyle Scatliffe, and More Will Join TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the second year of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel.
The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the second year of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel.
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Says TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a Wake-Up Call to Audiences
On Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Jeff Daniels stopped by to talk about his Broadway play, To Kill a Mockingbird.
On Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor Jeff Daniels stopped by to talk about his Broadway play, To Kill a Mockingbird.
LOVE, SIMON Star Nick Robinson to Make Broadway Debut as Jem in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Nick Robinson, critically acclaimed for last year's movie Love, Simon, will make his Broadway debut as Jem Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, beginning Tuesday, November 5, alongside four-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner Ed Harris as Atticus Finch.
Nick Robinson, critically acclaimed for last year's movie Love, Simon, will make his Broadway debut as Jem Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Bartlett Sher, and based on Harper Lee's classic novel, beginning Tuesday, November 5, alongside four-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Globe winner Ed Harris as Atticus Finch.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Frederick Weller been in?
Frederick Weller has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Frederick Weller been in?
Frederick Weller has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Frederick Weller been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Men, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Take Me Out and Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for The Shape of Things.
What awards has Frederick Weller won?
Frederick Weller has received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Take Me Out.
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