Michael Leigh Cook
Latest News on Michael Leigh Cook:
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (Dec 18, 2023)
Review Roundup: Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, Starring Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and More! (Dec 18, 2023)
Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions (Nov 3, 2023)
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (Dec 18, 2023)
Review Roundup: Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, Starring Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and More! (Dec 18, 2023)
Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions (Nov 3, 2023)
BIO
Michael is a classically trained actor & producer, working in the US and Europe, He has been nominated for a SOFIE award (Best Supporting Actor) for his performance in: "If The Trees Could Talk" at The Short Film Festival. The film has won 27 international awards and screened at the Cannes Festival. Michael served as associate producer.
Born to an unknown father of British descent - a military serviceman and a German mother, Michael grew up in an orphanage. While in High School he discovered a passion for ancient culture, classic literature and theater. On graduation day, he played his first role on stage. Michael has been trained in high end restoration work and carpentry.
He studied at the HB Studio NYC, where he has been coached by director & writer Jonathan Lynn and Academy- & Tony Award winning actress Mercedes Ruehl.
Among Michael's notable performances was his portrayal of Fabrice De Simieuse in Jean Anouilh's: Ornifle ou le courant d'air, touring throughout Europe, performing in 96 cities.
He portrayed Mr. Kraler in the critically acclaimed "The Diary of Anne Frank" at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Recently he played the lead role of Karl Rahm in Nicholas Tolkien's Terezin, which premiered Off-Broadway at The Peter Jay Sharp Theater. Michael received excellent reviews for his performance.
Michael played several real life characters on stage as well as on US - television, such as: FBI agent Roy De Vecchio, Colonel von Stauffenberg,, and Claus von Buelow. He has appeared on numerous TV productions overseas
In 2016 he served on the SAG Awards Nominating Committee.
His interests are: traveling, hiking, history, literature. Michael has traveled across Europe and visited Egypt, Bali, Thailand, The Dominican Republic.
Photos
Tuck Milligan, Dee Pelletier, Michael Leigh Cook, Christopher Innvar, Carmen Berkeley, Alexia Pores, Juan Arturo, Alena Acker, Austin Pendleton, Lea Delaria, Tim Daly, Eliud Garcia, Emily Mann, Bradley James Tejada, Jean Lichty, Dan Teixeira, Keith Randolph Smith, Robert Dohman, Buzz Roddy and Daphne Rubin-Vega
Date:
12/18/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
Michael Leigh Cook, Christopher Innvar, Austin Pendleton, Carmen Berkeley, Lea Delaria, Tim Daly, Director Emily Mann, Eliud Garcia, Jean Lichty, Dan Teixeira Keith Randolph Smith, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Bradley James Tejada
Date:
12/18/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
News
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
La Femme Theatre Productions just celebrated opening night of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana. Check out photos from the big night!
La Femme Theatre Productions just celebrated opening night of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana. Check out photos from the big night!
Review Roundup: Tennessee Williams' THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, Starring Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and More!
An all new production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece The Night of the Iguana, directed by Tony Award nominee Emily Mann, has officially opened Off-Broadway! Read the reviews for The Night of the Iguana here!
An all new production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece The Night of the Iguana, directed by Tony Award nominee Emily Mann, has officially opened Off-Broadway! Read the reviews for The Night of the Iguana here!
Tim Daly, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Lea DeLaria & More to Star in THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA at La Femme Theatre Productions
La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.
La Femme Theatre Productions has revealed the full cast of Tennessee Williams's 'The Night of the Iguana' directed by Emily Mann.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Great Grandson Brings New Play TEREZIN Off-Broadway Tonight
The Steinberg Theater Group presents TEREZIN, written and directed by Nicholas Tolkien, the great grandson of novelist J.R.R. Tolkien (The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings trilogy), making its world premiere at New York's Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, 4th Floor) for a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, July 2, 2017. Opening Night is set for tonight, June 20 at 7:00pm.
The Steinberg Theater Group presents TEREZIN, written and directed by Nicholas Tolkien, the great grandson of novelist J.R.R. Tolkien (The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings trilogy), making its world premiere at New York's Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, 4th Floor) for a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, July 2, 2017. Opening Night is set for tonight, June 20 at 7:00pm.
Nicholas Tolkien Brings His Holocaust Play TEREZIN to Playwrights Horizons
TEREZIN, a tragic play written and directed by Nicholas Tolkien, the great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote THE LORD OF THE RINGS series, is currently being produced by The Steinberg Theater Group at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
TEREZIN, a tragic play written and directed by Nicholas Tolkien, the great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote THE LORD OF THE RINGS series, is currently being produced by The Steinberg Theater Group at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
J.R.R. Tolkien's Great Grandson to Bring New Play TEREZIN Off-Broadway
The Steinberg Theater Group announced today that TEREZIN, written and directed by Nicholas Tolkien, the great grandson of novelist J.R.R. Tolkien (The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings trilogy), will make its world premiere at New York's Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, 4th Floor) for a strictly limited engagement beginning Tuesday, June 13 through Sunday, July 2, 2017. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00pm.
The Steinberg Theater Group announced today that TEREZIN, written and directed by Nicholas Tolkien, the great grandson of novelist J.R.R. Tolkien (The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings trilogy), will make its world premiere at New York's Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, 4th Floor) for a strictly limited engagement beginning Tuesday, June 13 through Sunday, July 2, 2017. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, June 20 at 7:00pm.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey to Stage THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Next on the Main Stage, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, adapted by Wendy Kesselman and directed by Joseph Discher. Nearly 75 years ago in the Netherlands, a young girl received a diary for her 13th birthday. Today, Anne Frank's humor, strength, and innate goodness continue to shine forth from her words to inspire readers and audiences of all ages. The powerful story of her family's will to survive comes to unforgettable life for a new generation in this adaptation of the Pulitzer, Tony, and NY Drama Critic's Circle Award-winning play.
Next on the Main Stage, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, adapted by Wendy Kesselman and directed by Joseph Discher. Nearly 75 years ago in the Netherlands, a young girl received a diary for her 13th birthday. Today, Anne Frank's humor, strength, and innate goodness continue to shine forth from her words to inspire readers and audiences of all ages. The powerful story of her family's will to survive comes to unforgettable life for a new generation in this adaptation of the Pulitzer, Tony, and NY Drama Critic's Circle Award-winning play.
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