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BIO

Schreiber became known during the late 1990s and early 2000s after appearing in several independent films, and later mainstream Hollywood films. He has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award as well as nominations for nine Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.


Schreiber's early film roles include Party Girl (1995), The Daytrippers (1996), and Big Night (1996). He gained notoriety acting in the first three Scream horror films (1996–2000), Ransom (1996), The Hurricane (1999), Hamlet (2000), Kate & Leopold (2001), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), The Painted Veil (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Pawn Sacrifice (2014), and Spotlight (2015). He acted in the Wes Anderson films Isle of Dogs (2018), The French Dispatch (2021), and Asteroid City (2023). He made his directorial film debut with Everything Is Illuminated (2005).
He made his Broadway debut in In the Summer House (1992). He earned the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for playing Richard Roma in the David Mamet play Glengarry Glen Ross (2005). He was Tony-nominated for his roles in the Eric Bogosian play Talk Radio (2007), the Arthur Miller revival A View from the Bridge (2010) and the John Patrick Shanley revival Doubt (2024). He also acted in Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2016).
For his roles in television, he most notably portrayed the title role in the Showtime drama series Ray Donovan (2013–2020). He reprised the role in the television film Ray Donovan: The Movie (2022). The role has earned him nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He also portrayed Orson Welles in the HBO film RKO 281 (1999), and Otto Frank in the Nat Geo miniseries A Small Light (2023).

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STAGE CREDITS

Creditors
[Broadway]
2025
Adi
Doubt Doubt
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Father Flynn
Les Liaisons Dangereuses Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[Broadway]
Donmar Warehouse Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Le Vicomte de Valmont
A View From The Bridge A View From The Bridge
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Eddie
Talk Radio Talk Radio
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Barry Champlain
The 24 Hour Plays 2006
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2006
Richard
Macbeth
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Macbeth
Glengarry Glen Ross Glengarry Glen Ross
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Richard Roma
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Sam
Henry V
[Off-Broadway]
2003
King Henry the Fifth
The Mercy Seat
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Ben
Othello
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Iago
Betrayal
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Jerry
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Hamlet
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Iachimo/Jupiter
Macbeth
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Banquo/Seyton
Moonlight
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Jake
The Tempest
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Sebastian
In the Summer House
[Broadway]
1993
Lionel
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Chorus/Iago/Romeo/Ghost

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Liev Schreiber, Doubt


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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Liev Schreiber, A View from the Bridge

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Liev Schreiber, A View From the Bridge

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Liev Schreiber, A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Liev Schreiber, Talk Radio


winner
Drama League Awards - 2007 - Distinguished Performance Award

Liev Schreiber, Talk Radio

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Liev Schreiber, Talk Radio

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Liev Schreiber, Talk Radio


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Liev Schreiber, Glengarry Glen Ross


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Liev Schreiber, Betrayal


winner
Obie Awards - 1999 - Performance

Liev Schreiber, Cymbeline

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Video: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Video: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Apr 2, 2025

The stars aligned at the Palace Theatre earlier this week, where the third Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross celebrated it's opening night. This version was helmed by Tony-winning director Patrick Marber. Go inside opening night in this video!
Photos: Darren Criss, Katie Holmes and More at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Darren Criss, Katie Holmes and More at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
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by Sidney Paterra - Mar 28, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 28, 2025 with videos from Gypsy, The Great Gatsby, and more!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 28, 2025
by - Mar 28, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and More to Star in Upcoming Audible Theater Plays Photo
Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and More to Star in Upcoming Audible Theater Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Audible and TOGETHER are launching a new collaboration that will include two fully-produced plays, readings, panels, and workshops to be mounted at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre, starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and more.
Photos: OTHELLO Brings Out Pres. Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez and More on Opening Night! Photo
Photos: OTHELLO Brings Out Pres. Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez and More on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet!
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at OTHELLO Opening Night Photo
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at OTHELLO Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Mar 24, 2025

Watch video highlights from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Jamie Lee Curtis, Danielle Brooks, Blair Underwood, Coleman Domingo, Al Roker, Liev Schreiber, Rosie Perez and many more!
Photos: Andrew Scott and More on the VANYA Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Andrew Scott and More on the VANYA Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2025

See photos of VIPs walking the red carpet at opening night of Vanya Off-Broadway starring Andrew Scott! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025

Earlier this week, Cirque du Soleil arrived in New York City as the first stop of its North American tour of LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. This visit marks the return of the Big Top at Randall's Island since 2016. Check out photos from opening night here.
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List! Photo
WICKED, EMILIA PEREZ, and More Take Home Critics Choice Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Wicked is among the big winners at this year's Critics' Choice Awards. The film took home three awards. Check out the full list of winners for the Critic's Choice Awards here!
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

A fundraiser has launched to help Christine Pedi raise money for a procedure to help stabilize her vision, which she has been steadily losing over the past decade. Learn more about how to donate here.
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025

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John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

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Maya Hawke To Make Off Broadway Debut In Sarah Ruhl's EURYDICE At Signature Theatre Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

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by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

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by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

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John Leguizamo's AMERICAN HISTORIA Series Coming to PBS This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024

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Broadway Streaming Guide: September 2024 - Where to Watch AGATHA ALL ALONG & More Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024

This September, ring in the chilly months with debuts of new shows and returning favorites! Celebrate the beginning of spooky season with Agatha All Along, the musical follow-up to WandaVision starring Patti LuPone or revisit film adaptations of Broadway shows like In the Heights and Doubt.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Liev Schreiber been in?

Liev Schreiber has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Liev Schreiber been in?

Liev Schreiber has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Liev Schreiber been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View From the Bridge, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Talk Radio, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Talk Radio, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Talk Radio, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Talk Radio, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Betrayal and Performance (Obie Awards) for Cymbeline.

What awards has Liev Schreiber won?

Liev Schreiber has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Talk Radio, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Glengarry Glen Ross. He also received the Outstanding Actor - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Betrayal and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for Cymbeline.

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