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BIO

Steppenwolf ensemble member. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, August: Osage County (original company) also at the National in London.The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (Outer Critic Circle nomination). Also in NY, Love Song at 59E59. Numerous Steppenwolf appearances including: The March (Joseph Jefferson nomination), August: Osage County, The Birthday Party, Betrayal, Endgame, Detroit, Three Days of Rain, The Libertine, As I Lay Dying, Berlin Circle and many others. In Los Angeles: The Weir, God’s Man in Texas, Take Me Out at the Geffen Playhouse. Dead End (with the late Nicky Martin) at the Ahmanson. Many TV appearances. Film: Shreveport (2014), Return to Sender (2014), The Last Rites of Joe May, Road to Perdition, 13 Going on 30.


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STAGE CREDITS

Linda Vista Linda Vista
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Wheeler
The Minutes The Minutes
[Chicago]
World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre, 2017
Mr. Carp
Mary Page Marlowe Mary Page Marlowe
[Chicago]
Steppenwolf Original Production, 2016
Ensemble
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ed
August: Osage County August: Osage County
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Little Charles

Movies

U.S. Marshals
[ 1998 ] Royce's Guide
Tick Tock
[ 2000 ] Deputy
Road to Perdition
[ 2002 ] Rooney's Henchman
13 Going on 30
[ 2004 ] Pete Hansen
The Last Rites of Joe May
[ 2011 ] Stanley Buczkowski
Catch Hell
[ 2014 ] Mike
Return to Sender
[ 2015 ] Gary Harland

TV Shows

Days of Our Lives
Security Guard, Guard
Strong Medicine
Bill, Bill Moler
Zoey 101
Janitor Herb

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Ian Barford, Linda Vista

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Ian Barford, Linda Vista

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Special Offer: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre Photo
Special Offer: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 21, 2025

Special Offer for 'Betrayal' at Goodman Theatre -- must close March 30
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season Photo
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!
Video: BETRAYAL Starring Helen Hunt and Robert Sean Leonard At Goodman Theatre Photo
Video: BETRAYAL Starring Helen Hunt and Robert Sean Leonard At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Check out new video of a scene from BETRAYAL starring Hunt (EMMA) and Robert Sean Leonard (JERRY), running through March 30 at Goodman Theatre.
Video: Watch a Scene From BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre With Ian Barford & Robert Sean Photo
Video: Watch a Scene From BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre With Ian Barford & Robert Sean Leonard
by Michael Major - Feb 27, 2025

Watch this a video from the Goodman Theatre's starry revival of BETRAYAL, featuring Ian Barford (ROBERT) and Robert Sean Leonard (JERRY). Joining them in the production is Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt as Emma.
Photos: Helen Hunt & Robert Sean Leonard in BETRAYAL Revival at the Goodman Theatre Photo
Photos: Helen Hunt & Robert Sean Leonard in BETRAYAL Revival at the Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2025

Get a first look at Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Harold Pinter’s Nobel Prize-winning drama Betrayal. The trio at its heart are portrayed by Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt as Emma; Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard as Jerry; and Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Ian Barford as Robert, with Jeff Award nominee Nico Grelli as the Waiter.
Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre Photo
Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 19, 2025

Under the direction of artistic director Susan V. Booth and bolstered by actors at the heights of their craft, the Goodman’s BETRAYAL provides audiences with a sincere and sympathetic take on a modern classic.
BETRAYAL Extended Again At Goodman Theatre Photo
BETRAYAL Extended Again At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

It's opening night for Susan V. Booth's major revival of Harold Pinter's Nobel Prize-winning drama Betrayal—which extends a second time by popular demand with eight additional performances.
FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre Photo
FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!
Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL Begins Performances At Goodman Theatre In February Photo
Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL Begins Performances At Goodman Theatre In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present Artistic Director Susan V. Booth's new production of Harold Pinter's Nobel Prize-winning drama, Betrayal. Starring Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt, Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, and Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Ian Barford.
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Comes to the Goodman This Month Photo
THE LIZARD Y EL SOL Comes to the Goodman This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Warm up winter with the interactive storytelling, colorful puppets, music and dancing of The Lizard y El Sol—an all-ages event the whole family can enjoy. Learn more here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre Photo
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024

Robert Sean Leonard will join Helen Hunt and Ian Barford in a revival of BETRAYAL, directed by Susan V. Booth. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Helen Hunt, Harry Lennix & Alexander Gemignani to Appear in INHERIT THE WIND at Goodm Photo
Helen Hunt, Harry Lennix & Alexander Gemignani to Appear in INHERIT THE WIND at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

Goodman Theatre has revealed four distinguished actors in three upcoming productions in the 2024/2025 season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Steppenwolf Theatre's ANOTHER MARRIAGE Extends Through Late July Photo
Steppenwolf Theatre's ANOTHER MARRIAGE Extends Through Late July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2023

Discover the highly acclaimed play ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre, now extended through late July.
Photos: Judy Greer & More Celebrate Opening Night Of ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Photo
Photos: Judy Greer & More Celebrate Opening Night Of ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2023

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is continuing its 47th season with the world premiere of ensemble member Kate Arrington’s unconventional love story Another Marriage, directed by ensemble member Terry Kinney. See photos from inside opening night. 
Review: ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Review: ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 28, 2023

ANOTHER MARRIAGE is the most interesting when it does precisely what it sets out to do: Show us scenes from yet another marriage and the other human relationships branching out from it.
Video: First Look at Judy Greer & Ian Barford in ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Thea Photo
Video: First Look at Judy Greer & Ian Barford in ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

Get a first look at footage of the world premiere of Another Marriage at Steppenwolf!
Photos: First Look at Judy Greer & More in ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Photos: First Look at Judy Greer & More in ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023

Get a first look at the world premiere of Another Marriage at Steppenwolf Theatre Company1
Photos: See Judy Greer & More in Rehearsals ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre C Photo
Photos: See Judy Greer & More in Rehearsals ANOTHER MARRIAGE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Another Marriage at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Ian Barford, Caroline Neff, Judy Greer & Nicole Scimeca to Star in ANOTHER MARRIAGE W Photo
Ian Barford, Caroline Neff, Judy Greer & Nicole Scimeca to Star in ANOTHER MARRIAGE World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

 Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 47th season with the world premiere of ensemble member Kate Arrington’s unconventional love story Another Marriage. See how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ian Barford been in?

Ian Barford has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Ian Barford been in?

Ian Barford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ian Barford been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Linda Vista and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Linda Vista.

What awards has Ian Barford won?

Ian Barford has won the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Linda Vista.

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