John Douglas Thompson
Latest News on John Douglas Thompson:
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3 (Nov 5, 2024)
Review: OTHELLO, Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Nov 1, 2024)
Review Roundup: OTHELLO at Royal Shakespeare Company (Oct 28, 2024)
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3 (Nov 5, 2024)
Review: OTHELLO, Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Nov 1, 2024)
Review Roundup: OTHELLO at Royal Shakespeare Company (Oct 28, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: A Time to Kill, Cyrano de Bergerac, Julius Caesar.
Off-Broadway: Othello, Tamburlaine, The Father/A Doll's House (TFANA), Troilus and Cressida (The Public), The Iceman Cometh (BAM), Satchmo at the Waldorf (Westside Theatre), The Emperor Jones (Irish Rep), Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Mark Taper).
Film/TV: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," Wolves, The Bourne Legacy, Glass Chin, Michael Clayton, "Bull," "Person of Interest," "Madam Secretary," "Law & Order."
Awards: Obie, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics, Ovation, AUDELCO, Samuel H. Scripps, NAACP and Robert Brustein awards.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Robert [Replacement]
Movies
Michael Clayton
[ 2007 ] Jail Guard
[ 2007 ] Jail Guard
The Bourne Legacy
[ 2012 ] Lt. General Paulsen
[ 2012 ] Lt. General Paulsen
Glass Chin
[ 2014 ] Lou Gibson
[ 2014 ] Lou Gibson
A Most Violent Year
[ 2014 ] Male Radio Reporter
[ 2014 ] Male Radio Reporter
Wolves
[ 2016 ] Socrates
[ 2016 ] Socrates
21 Bridges
[ 2019 ] Reverend
[ 2019 ] Reverend
Let Them All Talk
[ 2020 ] Dr. Mitchell
[ 2020 ] Dr. Mitchell
The 355
[ 2022 ] Larry Marks
[ 2022 ] Larry Marks
Till
[ 2022 ] Moses Wright
[ 2022 ] Moses Wright
TV Shows
For Life
Spencer Richardson
Spencer Richardson
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mel Cantor, E. R. Doctor
Mel Cantor, E. R. Doctor
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, Endgame
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Endgame
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, Endgame
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
John Douglas ThompsonThe Merchant of Venice
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Julius Caesar
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, Jitney
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Jitney
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, August Wilson's Jitney
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Special Award
John Douglas Thompson
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Tamburlaine, Parts I and II
winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Tamburlaine, The Iceman Cometh
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Solo Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Satchmo at the Waldorf
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Satchmo at the Waldorf
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Solo Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Satchmo at the Waldorf
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
John Douglas ThompsonThe Emperor Jones
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor
John Douglas ThompsonThe Emperor Jones
winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Othello
winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actor
John Douglas Thompson, Othello
Videos
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Deneé Benton & More in THE GILDED AGE Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
TV: Inside Opening Night of KING LEAR, with Glenda Jackson & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 5, 2019
STAGE TUBE: Director Phylicia Rashad Discusses JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Stage Tube - Apr 19, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes with Theatre for a New Audience's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Duke on 42nd
by Stage Tube - Feb 11, 2013
TV: Check Out Kelli O'Hara and More in KING LEAR - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2011
News
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
Review: OTHELLO, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Intellectually stimulating, if somewhat bloodless, version of a tragedy born of racism, jealousy and naivety
Intellectually stimulating, if somewhat bloodless, version of a tragedy born of racism, jealousy and naivety
Review Roundup: OTHELLO at Royal Shakespeare Company
See what the critics are saying about Othello at RSC. Read the reviews and learn more about the production, starring Tony nominated actor John Douglas Thompson.
See what the critics are saying about Othello at RSC. Read the reviews and learn more about the production, starring Tony nominated actor John Douglas Thompson.
Industry Pro Newsletter: A 'Radical Reshaping' in Seattle, StrawHat to Suspend Operations
Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.
Stories include the opening of nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards and the donation from Ken Ludwig to save Hall’s Croft. Financial difficulties are impacting institutions like the University of the Arts and Seattle’s theater scene, prompting a rethinking of models and operations.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Full Cast Set For The RSC's OTHELLO
The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the full cast for its upcoming production of OTHELLO, featuring Hugh Quarshie in the title role and Lucian Msamati as Iago. The production opens in November.
The Royal Shakespeare Company announced the full cast for its upcoming production of OTHELLO, featuring Hugh Quarshie in the title role and Lucian Msamati as Iago. The production opens in November.
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Leslie Uggams, Andrea Martin, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age. Bill Camp (Broadway's The Crucible), Merritt Wever, Leslie Uggams, and Lisagay Hamilton will all play key roles in Season 3's ensemble. Additionally, Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is set to portray a medium named Madame Dashkova.
A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age. Bill Camp (Broadway's The Crucible), Merritt Wever, Leslie Uggams, and Lisagay Hamilton will all play key roles in Season 3's ensemble. Additionally, Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is set to portray a medium named Madame Dashkova.
Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season
Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Shakespeare Theatre Company Names Angela Lee Gieras as Executive Director
Shakespeare Theatre Company has named Angela Lee Gieras as the new executive director. Learn more bout Sierras and the position!
Shakespeare Theatre Company has named Angela Lee Gieras as the new executive director. Learn more bout Sierras and the position!
Shakespeare & Company to Present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Beginning Next Week
William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company's outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.
William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company's outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.
Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, & More Join Third Season of THE GILDED AGE
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Photos: Stars Turn Out To Honor Alfred Molina and Ann K. McDonald At the 2024 RUNNING OF THE BULLS Gala
Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 3rd. See photos from inside the event!
Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 3rd. See photos from inside the event!
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina & K. Ann McDonald at Red Bulls Gala Benefit
Alfred Molina will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Alfred Molina will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Cast For Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company reveals the cast for the free Shakespeare on the Common production of THE WINTER'S TALE, running from July 16 to August 4.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company reveals the cast for the free Shakespeare on the Common production of THE WINTER'S TALE, running from July 16 to August 4.
Oxford, Yale Professors To Participate In TFANA Talks Following MACBETH (AN UNDOING)
Theatre for a New Audience has announced two post-show TFANA Talks surrounding performances of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of Macbeth (an undoing) written and directed by Zinnie Harris and presented by TFANA in association with Rose Theatre, London.
Theatre for a New Audience has announced two post-show TFANA Talks surrounding performances of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of Macbeth (an undoing) written and directed by Zinnie Harris and presented by TFANA in association with Rose Theatre, London.
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience.
Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience.
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit
Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Douglas Thompson been in?
John Douglas Thompson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has John Douglas Thompson been in?
John Douglas Thompson has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Douglas Thompson been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Endgame, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Endgame, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Endgame, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Julius Caesar, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jitney, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Jitney, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for August Wilson's Jitney, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards), Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tamburlaine, Parts I and II, Performance (Obie Awards) for Tamburlaine, The Iceman Cometh , Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Satchmo at the Waldorf, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Satchmo at the Waldorf, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Satchmo at the Waldorf, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Emperor Jones, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Emperor Jones, Performance (Obie Awards) for Othello and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Othello.
What awards has John Douglas Thompson won?
John Douglas Thompson has received several awards throughout his career, including a Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards. He won an Obie Award for Performance for his work in Tamburlaine and The Iceman Cometh. He also earned the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Drama Desk Awards for Satchmo at the Waldorf, as well as the Outstanding Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, he received another Obie Award for Performance for Othello and the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels for his performance in Othello.
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