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BIO

Jeremy Shamos received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Clybourne Park, for which he also received Drama League Award and Lucille Lortel Award nominations. Other Broadway credits include Noises Off, The Assembled Parties, Glengarry Glen Ross, Elling, Reckless, and The Rivals. Off-Broadway: The Qualms, Engaged (Obie Award), Animals Out of Paper (Drama Desk Award nomination), We Live Here, Corpus Christi, The New York Idea, 100 Saints You Should Know, Miss Witherspoon, Gutenberg!, Observe the Sons of Ulster..., Shakespeare (Abridged), Race, The Alchemist, Hamlet, Cymbeline, Dinner With Friends (Lortel Award), If I Forget (Drama Desk nomination). Television: recurring roles on "Better Call Saul" and "Nurse Jackie," guest appearances on "The Affair," "Chicago P.D.," "Limitless," "Happyish," "Elementary," "The Good Wife," "Unforgettable," "Fringe," "Law & Order: SVU" and "Criminal Intent." Film: Alejandro Gonzalez's Birdman, Woody Allen'sMagic in the Moonlight, Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock, and The Big Sick.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The Shed Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Norm

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Michael Fischer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2015
Frederick Fellowes

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Gabe

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theater Club Production, 2013
Jeff

[Broadway]
2012
James Lingk

[Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2011
Sandy

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2011
John Karslake

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Poet

Frank Asli

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2010
Steve

Karl

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Andy

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Jesse

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Matthew

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Doug Simon

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Father 1 and 2/Man in the Playground/Dog Owner/Wise Man

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2004
Bob Acres

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Tim Timko

Talk Show Host

Roy

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Cheviot Hill

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Christopher Roulston

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Nathan Seigelman

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Face

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Rosencrantz

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Bartholomew et al.

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Roman Captain

Cloten (Understudy)


Movies

Kid Colter
[ 1985 ] Justin Colter
Clowns
[ 2000 ] Tippit
Dedication
[ 2007 ] Matthew
The Rebound
[ 2009 ] Bill
Taking Woodstock
[ 2009 ] Steve Cohen
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
[ 2013 ] Evangelist
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
[ 2013 ] Evangelist
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
[ 2014 ] Evangelist
Magic in the Moonlight
[ 2014 ] George
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
[ 2014 ] Ralph
5 Doctors
[ 2016 ] Dr. Goldsmith
No Pay, Nudity
[ 2016 ] Veterinarian
The Big Sick
[ 2017 ] Bob Dalavan
If I Forget
[ 2017 ] Michael Fischer
Breakable You
[ 2017 ] Robert Gordon
Bad Education
[ 2019 ] Phil Metzger
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
[ 2020 ] Irvin

TV Shows

Better Call Saul
Craig Kettleman

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, If I Forget


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, Dinner With Friends

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, Animals Out of Paper


winner
Obie Awards - 2005 - Performance

Jeremy Shamos, Engaged

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News


Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night

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!
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX

When you think about the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, you may not realize the number of Broadway-related connections it has, even beyond this year’s spotlights on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and HAZBIN HOTEL.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year

Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
Sun Valley Playwright's Residency Announces Fall 2024 Programming with The Argyros Performing Arts Center

Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency announced its 2024 lineup, featuring Max Posner, Rajiv Joseph, Sarah DeLappe, Samuel D. Hunter, Billie McBride, and Jeremy Shamos in Wood River Valley this October.
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?

This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Video: Steve Martin, Martin Short, & Selena Gomez Tease Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

The murder-solving trio of the hit series Only Murders in the Building appeared on Good Morning America during a break from filming the highly anticipated upcoming season.
Original Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Available Now on CD & Digital Platforms

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
Video: Watch Season 4 Teaser of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

The trio is going to Hollywood! Hulu has just released the first trailer for the upcoming fourth season of the hit comedy Only Murders in the Building, which stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. In the new season, the characters will spend some time in Los Angeles as an in-universe movie based on the podcast is being developed.
Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2024 - Where to Watch BRIDGERTON & More

This May, Broadway fans can spring into action with new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From the new version of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa to the recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!
Pre-Order Cast Recording For Sondheim's HERE WE ARE; Plus Watch the New Music Video For 'Exit Music'!

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically-acclaimed new musical, is now available to preorder and pre-save on digital platforms worldwide ahead of its release on Friday, May 17. Watch the music video for 'Exit Music' here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jin Ha Join Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

It was announced today that more actors have joined the fan-favorite Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. Actors Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Catherine Cohen, and Jin Ha have been cast in the upcoming fouth season, all in recurring roles. They join the previously announced new cast members Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber and Lilian Rebelo. 
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Release Cast Recording Next Month

The original cast recording of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, will be released next month. The musical, also by David Ives, will release an album on CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 17. Preorder the album here!
John Oliver to Host Brooklyn Children's Theatre Gala Honoring LaChanze & More

Join John Oliver, Jeremy Shamos, and Nina Hellman as they host the Brooklyn Children's Theatre 20th Anniversary Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
Stephen Sondheim's Final Musical HERE WE ARE Available to View at NYPL

The world premiere production of Here We Are was filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and added to its collection. Learn how to view the production!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeremy Shamos been in?

Jeremy Shamos has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeremy Shamos been in?

Jeremy Shamos has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeremy Shamos been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for If I Forget, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Dinner With Friends, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Clybourne Park, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Clybourne Park, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Clybourne Park, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Animals Out of Paper and Performance (Obie Awards) for Engaged.

What awards has Jeremy Shamos won?

Jeremy Shamos has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play from The Lortels for Dinner With Friends and the Performance award from the Obie Awards for Engaged.

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