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BIO

John Benjamin Hickey recently starred as Frank Winter in the critically acclaimed WGN America series Manhattan. John's film credits include Truth, Big Stone Gap, Get on Up, Pitch Perfect, Flags of Our Fathers, The Anniversary Party, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and The Taking of Pelham 123. John can currently be seen in the Netflix-released film Tallulah, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, he wrapped on Black Bear Pictures' Barry, a Barack Obama biopic that premiered at TIFF; Scott Cooper's Hostiles, starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike, Jesse Plemons, and Ben Foster; and George Wolfe's HBO feature The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. On television, he received an Emmy Award nomination for his work on the Showtime series "The Big C," playing Laura Linney's brother, Sean. He also recurred on the hit CBS television series "The Good Wife" playing Internet billionaire Neil Gross. Other television credits include "Pitch Perfect," "Manh(a)ttan," "Modern Family," "Hannibal," "The New Normal," "Sex and the City," and "Law & Order." On Broadway, John won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in The Normal Heart. His other credits include Mary Stuart, The Crucible, Cabaret, and Love! Valour! Compassion! for which he won an Obie Award. Earlier this year, John was back on stage in Peter Parnell's Dada Woof Papa Hot at Lincoln Center for director Scott Ellis.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2019
Henry Wilcox

[West End]
West End transfer of the Young Vic production, 2018
Henry Wilcox

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Flan

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Felix Turner

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Earl of Leicester

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Reverend John Hale

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Clifford Bradshaw

[Off-Broadway]
1997
David

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Griever

[Broadway]
1995
Arthur Pape

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Arthur Pape

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Oskar

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Jonathan Toffler/ Young Graydon

Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director

Movies

Only You
[ 1994 ] Dwayne
The Ref
[ 1994 ] Old Baybrook Policeman
Comfortably Numb
[ 1995 ] Priest
Eddie
[ 1996 ] Joe Nader
Love! Valour! Compassion!
[ 1997 ] Arthur Pape
The Ice Storm
[ 1997 ] Mark Boland
Finding North
[ 1998 ] Travis Furlong
The General's Daughter
[ 1999 ] Captain Goodson
The Bone Collector
[ 1999 ] Dr. Barry Lehman
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Jerry Adams
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Carlyle
Flightplan
[ 2005 ] David
Infamous
[ 2006 ] Jack Dunphy
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Keyes Beech
The Ex
[ 2006 ] Wesley's Dad
Then She Found Me
[ 2007 ] Alan
Freedom Writers
[ 2007 ] Brian Gelford
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
[ 2007 ] John Stanton
The Taking of Pelham 123
[ 2009 ] Deputy Mayor LaSalle
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
[ 2009 ] Galloway
Pitch Perfect
[ 2012 ] Dr. Mitchell
Get on Up
[ 2014 ] Richard
Big Stone Gap
[ 2014 ] Theodore Tipton
Truth
[ 2015 ] Mark Wrolstad
Barry
[ 2016 ] Professor Gray
Tallulah
[ 2016 ] Stephen
Hostiles
[ 2017 ] Captain Royce Tolan
Forever My Girl
[ 2018 ] Ptor Brian
Mapplethorpe
[ 2018 ] Sam Wagstaff
Sublet
[ 2020 ] Michael
Mapplethorpe: The Director's Cut
[ 2020 ] Sam Wagstaff

TV Shows

It's All Relative
Philip Stoddard
Law & Order
Aaron Solomon, Charles Thatcher
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
ADA Mark Hickey, Tom Moore
Manhattan
Frank Winter
NYPD Blue
Phillip Connor, Paul Gaines
The Big C
Sean Tolkey
The Good Fight
Neil Gross
The Good Wife
Neil Gross
The Mob Doctor
Mark Easton
The New Normal
Father Michael

Awards and Nominations


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

John Benjamin Hickey, The Inheritance

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

John Benjamin Hickey, The Inheritance


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

John Benjamin Hickey, The Normal Heart

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

John Benjamin Hickey, Mary Stuart

Videos

News


Roger Bart, Laura Benanti and More Will Lead Reading of Brendan Hunt's THE ART COUPLE

Tony Award–winners Roger Bart, Laura Benanti, Will Brill, and Nikki M. James will join Emmy Award–winning actor, writer, comedian, and co-creator of Ted Lasso Brendan Hunt for a full-cast reading of his new play, The Art Couple.
Video: Max Releases Trailer for Stephen King's SALEM'S LOT Movie

New Line Cinema's film adaptation of Stephen King's 1975 bestselling novel “Salem's Lot” will debut this October on Max. Watch the trailer now!
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Max Original Film SALEM'S LOT Debuts This October

Max Original Film SALEM'S LOT will debut in October, offering a new adaptation of Stephen King's classic horror novel. Stay tuned for a thrilling cinematic experience this fall. Gary Dauberman writes, directs, and executive produces the film.
John Benjamin Hickey to Lead Amazon MGM Pilot BAND

According to reports, Tony Award-winning actor John Benjamin Hickey will be starring in a pilot for a new series from Amazon MGM Studios called Band. The series comes from real-life couple Daniel and Ben Barnz who previously helmed the Max series Genera+ion.
Meet the Cast of MOTHER PLAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!
Adaptation of Stephen King's SALEM'S LOT Coming to Max This Year

Get ready for a thrilling ride as SALEM'S LOT makes its debut on Max. SALEM'S LOT reunites the producing teams behind the record-breaking horror franchises “The Conjuring” universe and the “IT” films. Gary Dauberman writes, directs, and executive produces with James Wan and Michael Clear for Atomic Monster and Roy Lee for Vertigo with Mark Wolper.
Review: PLAZA SUITE, Savoy Theatre

Following a long-anticipated Broadway run, John Benjamin Hickey's production of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite has now made it over to the West End, where it takes over from New York-bound Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. This version sees real life couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick work opposite one another for only the second time in their careers – and is especially apt given the play's subject matter.
PLAZA SUITE Extends By Two Weeks in the West End

The West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE will extend its season at the Savoy Theatre by two weeks and will now run until 13 April 2024.
Full Cast Set For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE which will run at the Savoy Theatre from 17 January – 31 March and is directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Meet the Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

Following the critically acclaimed, sold out run at Atlantic Theater Company, Days of Wine and Roses opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Studio 54. This limited 16-week engagement begins previews tonight, January 6, 2024. Meet the cast of Days of Wine and Roses here!
Full Cast Set For DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James

Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James. Learn more about who else is in the cast here!
Tickets Go On Sale This Week For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker

On sale dates have been confirmed for the West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE. Find out when you can get tickets here!
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Summer Gala 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts held its Summer Gala on Saturday, July 8, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor with Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Julie Andrews, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Will Bring PLAZA SUITE to the West End

Following a sell-out Broadway run, two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker, will lead the cast in the West End transfer of Neil Simon's hit comedy PLAZA SUITE.
Photos: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and More Celebrate Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman's Sardi's Caricature Unveiling

Wednesday afternoon, May 24th, at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony-nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Check out our photos from the event here!
Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's

This afternoon at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the legendary walls full of their esteemed peers. Before revealing their new caricatures, Shaiman brought Darlene Love and Annie Golden to the piano with him. He paused the ceremony to acknowledge the passing of the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner. Taking a moment to honor all she has contributed to music, he began to play “River Deep, Mountain High” with Darlene and Annie on vocals. Soon the whole room joined in the sing-along to honor her memory. See the video!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of KING JAMES at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the New York premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group's production of King James. Check out photos from opening night!
Cindy Peralta, Yohanna Florentino & More to Star in VÁMONOS World Premiere at INTAR Theatre

INTAR THEATRE and the RADIO DRAMA NETWORK announced complete casting for their Main Stage production of Julissa Contreras’ play Vámonos.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Benjamin Hickey been in?

John Benjamin Hickey has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has John Benjamin Hickey been in?

John Benjamin Hickey has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was John Benjamin Hickey's first West End show?

John Benjamin Hickey's first West End show was The Inheritance which opened in 2018

What awards has John Benjamin Hickey been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Inheritance, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Inheritance, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Normal Heart and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Stuart.

What awards has John Benjamin Hickey won?

John Benjamin Hickey has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Inheritance, as well as the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for The Normal Heart.

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