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Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1975
Biff

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1973
Stanley Kowalski

[Broadway]
1961
Pedro


Movies

Violent Midnight
[ 1963 ] Charlie Perone
Ensign Pulver
[ 1964 ] Insigna
The War Lord
[ 1965 ] Marc
The Pad (and How to Use It)
[ 1966 ] Ted
Banning
[ 1967 ] Chris Patton
Rosie!
[ 1967 ] David Wheelright
The Ride to Hangman's Tree
[ 1967 ] Matt Stone
Me, Natalie
[ 1969 ] David Harris
Story of a Woman
[ 1970 ] Bruno Cardini
The Final Countdown
[ 1980 ] Cdr. Richard Owens, Mr.Tideman
Dead & Buried
[ 1981 ] Sheriff Dan Gillis
Her Alibi
[ 1989 ] Frank Polito
Deep Down
[ 1994 ] Joey
Bulletproof
[ 1996 ] Captain Jensen
Termination Man
[ 1998 ] Cain
The Last Producer
[ 2000 ] Poker Player
Women of the Night
[ 2001 ] Sabatini

TV Shows

Dynasty
Dr. Nick Toscanni
Insight
He - Businessman, Martin, Dr. Loki
Mary
Frank DeMarco
Police Story
Charlie Czonka, John Anderson, Sgt. K.K. 'King' Sherman
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers
Neil Darrell
The Virginian
Pick Lexington, Frank Colby

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1973 - Performance

James Farentino, A Streetcar Named Desire

News


PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller

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 Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, Death of a Salesman!
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 6/8 - THE MAN IN THE CEILING, JOSEPH, and More!

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature FUN HOME, SOMETHING ROTTEN, BEAUTIFUL and More!
FLASH SPECIAL: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Brings Its Magic To Movie Theaters

Today we are shining a light on this week's Fathom Events presentation of the new West End revival of Tennessee Williams's classic drama A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE starring Gillian Anderson and Ben Foster.
BWW Reviews: Group Rep Presents a Gripping STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Tennessee Williams' classic A Streetcar Named Desire is revered as one of the greatest plays of the 20th century with Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski, two of the most fascinating characters in theatrical history. Written in the 40s, the play does have many dated elements, but given a taut, well-honed production, its beautifully poetic passages still inspire...and its raw passions can ignite fireworks. Now onstage at the group rep in NoHo, Streetcar may be a daring choice for this company, but under L. Flint Esquerra's caring and detailed direction and with four actors perfectly cast in the lead roles, it is something to sing about.
Dana Carvey Comes to Easton, 5/2

Dana Carvey is best known for his Saturday Night Live characters the Church Lady; Hans, of the Hans and Franz body building duo; Garth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) "Excellent Co-Host" on the immensely popular sketch "Wayne's World," and Weekend Updates Grumpy Old Man. In addition to these characters, Dana has received widespread praise for his uncanny comedic impersonations of such political figures as Ex- President George Bush, H. Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, David Duke and Bob Dole.
Actor James Farentino Passes Away at 73

Actor James Farentino, who appeared on Broadway in classic roles such as A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE'S Stanley Kowalski in 1973 and DEATH OF A SALESMAN's Biff two years later, has passed away due to heart failure in Los Angeles. He was 73 years of age.
Photo Flash: Olney Theatre Company's OPUS

Olney Theatre Center's Artistic Director Jim Petosa directs violist-turned-playwright Michael Hollinger's Opus, winner of the Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play in 2006.
Stacy Keach, Jane Kaczmarek Lead L.A. Theatre Works' DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Casting is complete for L.A. Theatre Works' upcoming recording of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson. Stacy Keach heads the cast as Willy Loman, with Jane Kaczmarek as Linda Loman; Steven Culp as Biff Loman; and John Sloan as Happy Loman.
Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek Lead Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN, 6/16-20

Meet hard-working salesman Willy Loman as he chases the American Dream in Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, Death of a Salesman. Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek head the cast when Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson directs one of the most important dramas of all time for L.A. Theatre Works. Five performances will be recorded March 16-20 at the Skirball Cultural Center for future radio broadcast; L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 every Saturday from 10 pm -midnight and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org. Employing stark realism, expressionism and archetypal characters with compassionate simplicity, Death of a Salesman remains one of American drama's most riveting and timeless works. Miller's devastating social commentary explores the pursuit of success and failure in the ever-shifting ideals of the American landscape. Willy Loman loses his tenuous grasp on reality as he struggles to achieve the noble dream of owning his home, suffering the terrible consequences of chasing after an illusion at the expense of his family and ultimately, himself.
Stacy Keach, Jane Kaczmarek Lead L.A. Theatre Works' DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Casting is complete for L.A. Theatre Works' upcoming recording of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson. Stacy Keach heads the cast as Willy Loman, with Jane Kaczmarek as Linda Loman; Steven Culp as Biff Loman; and John Sloan as Happy Loman.
Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek in Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman directed by Eric Simonson

Meet hard-working salesman Willy Loman as he chases the American Dream in Arthur Miller's Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, Death of a Salesman. Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek head the cast when Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson directs one of the most important dramas of all time for L.A. Theatre Works. Five performances will be recorded March 16-20 at the Skirball Cultural Center for future radio broadcast; L.A. Theatre Works' nationally syndicated radio theater series airs locally in Southern California on KPCC 89.3 every Saturday from 10 pm -midnight and can be streamed on demand at www.latw.org. Employing stark realism, expressionism and archetypal characters with compassionate simplicity, Death of a Salesman remains one of American drama's most riveting and timeless works. Miller's devastating social commentary explores the pursuit of success and failure in the ever-shifting ideals of the American landscape. Willy Loman loses his tenuous grasp on reality as he struggles to achieve the noble dream of owning his home, suffering the terrible consequences of chasing after an illusion at the expense of his family and ultimately, himself.
L.A. Theatre Works on the Air Presents All My Sons 12/18

Beginning Saturday, December 18, L.A. Theatre Works' Radio Theatre Series will air All My Sons by Arthur Miller, starring James Farentino, Arye Gross, Julie Harris, Mitchell Hebert, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor and Jerry Whiddon.
L.A. Theatre Works on the Air Presents All My Sons 12/18

Beginning Saturday, December 18, L.A. Theatre Works' Radio Theatre Series will air All My Sons by Arthur Miller, starring James Farentino, Arye Gross, Julie Harris, Mitchell Hebert, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor and Jerry Whiddon.
NVOH Presents Performing Pets, Comedian Dana Carvey, and Jazz Musician David Benoit 12/3-12/21

Napa Valley Opera House Presents Performing Pets, Comedian Dana Carvey, and Jazz Musician David Benoit this December.
NVOH Presents Performing Pets, Comedian Dana Carvey, and Jazz Musician David Benoit 12/3-12/21

Napa Valley Opera House Presents Performing Pets, Comedian Dana Carvey, and Jazz Musician David Benoit this December.
Olney Theatre Extends DINNER WITH FRIENDS thru 10/3

Donald Margulies's Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner With Friends at Olney Theatre Center has been extended to Sunday, October 3. The Washington Post calls the Olney production an 'exacting, unsettling drama.' The Frederick News-Post declares, 'Dinner With Friends shines on Olney Theatre Center's black box stage.'
Olney Presents DINNER WITH FRIENDS, 8/25-9/26

No one ever said marriage was easy, as Donald Margulies's Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner With Friends reveals. Dinner With Friends plays the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab August 25 through September 26. Tickets are $26 to $54, with discounts available to groups, seniors, military, and students. Call the Box Office at 301.924.3400 or visit olneytheatre.org for tickets and information. In addition, Olney offers several special performances that include sign interpretation, audio description, and post-show discussions.
Olney Theatre Extends DINNER WITH FRIENDS thru 10/3

Donald Margulies's Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner With Friends at Olney Theatre Center has been extended to Sunday, October 3. The Washington Post calls the Olney production an 'exacting, unsettling drama.' The Frederick News-Post declares, 'Dinner With Friends shines on Olney Theatre Center's black box stage.'
Olney Presents DINNER WITH FRIENDS, 8/25-9/26

No one ever said marriage was easy, as Donald Margulies's Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner With Friends reveals. Dinner With Friends plays the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab August 25 through September 26. Tickets are $26 to $54, with discounts available to groups, seniors, military, and students. Call the Box Office at 301.924.3400 or visit olneytheatre.org for tickets and information. In addition, Olney offers several special performances that include sign interpretation, audio description, and post-show discussions.
Olney Presents DINNER WITH FRIENDS, 8/25-9/26

No one ever said marriage was easy, as Donald Margulies's Pulitzer Prize-winning Dinner With Friends reveals. Dinner With Friends plays the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab August 25 through September 26. Tickets are $26 to $54, with discounts available to groups, seniors, military, and students. Call the Box Office at 301.924.3400 or visit olneytheatre.org for tickets and information. In addition, Olney offers several special performances that include sign interpretation, audio description, and post-show discussions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Farentino been in?

James Farentino has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has James Farentino been in?

James Farentino has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Farentino been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.

What awards has James Farentino won?

James Farentino won a Theatre World Award for his performance in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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