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BIO

Arianda made her Broadway debut in April 2011 in the lead role of Billie Dawn in the Broadway production of Born Yesterday, with James Belushi and Robert Sean Leonard. She appeared Off-Broadway as Vanda Jourdain in the comedy-drama play Venus in Fur in 2010. The play then transferred to the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway in early November 2011, and her performance received critical acclaim.



She starred in the Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Tales From Red Vienna in 2014. She has appeared in several films including Win Win, Tower Heist, Midnight in Paris, Rob the Mob, and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby. She was cast in January 2015 for Hannibal season 3 as Molly, the wife of Will Graham (played by her former Broadway co-star Hugh Dancy).

Arianda starred in Fool for Love at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in July 2014 with Sam Rockwell, directed by Daniel Aukin. Arianda and Rockwell reprised their roles on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in 2015. Arianda played Agnes Stark in the film Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) and appeared in the film Stan & Ollie (2018) as Ida Kitaeva, the wife of comedian Stan Laurel.

Arianda co-starred in all four seasons of the series Goliath from 2016 to 2021, as well as in the fourth season of Billions.

In 2019, she appeared with Sam Rockwell in the Clint Eastwood film Richard Jewell.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Revival, 2015
May

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2014
Heléna

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production/Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012
Vanda

[Broadway]
Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012
Vanda

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Billie Dawn

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2010
Vanda


Movies

Midnight in Paris
[ 2011 ] Carol
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Miss Iovenko
Win Win
[ 2011 ] Shelly
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Wendy Walker
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
[ 2013 ] Alexis
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
[ 2013 ] Alexis
Lucky Them
[ 2013 ] Dana
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
[ 2014 ] Alexis
Rob the Mob
[ 2014 ] Rosie
The Humbling
[ 2014 ] Sybil
Florence Foster Jenkins
[ 2016 ] Agnes Stark
Never Here
[ 2017 ] Margeret Lockwood
Stan & Ollie
[ 2018 ] Ida Kitaeva Laurel
Richard Jewell
[ 2019 ] Nadya Light
Being the Ricardos
[ 2021 ] Vivian Vance

TV Shows

Goliath
Patty Solis-Papagian

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Nina Arianda, Fool for Love

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Nina Arianda, Born Yesterday


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Nina Arianda, Born Yesterday

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Nina Arianda, Born Yesterday


winner
- 2010 - Theatre Finalists

Nina Arianda

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

Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2010 - Performance

Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur

Videos

News


Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons to Star in Ensemble Cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS

Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and Tony winner Nina Arianda have joined the ensemble cast of 109 BILLION FOLLOWERS, which begins filming this November in New York City. Learn more about the film which is described as a magical realism dramedy from writer, director, and producer Ela Thier.
Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners

American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.
Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.
Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18th, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Lorna Courtney, Solea Pfeiffer & More Named 13th Annual Clive Barnes Award Finalists

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced this year’s finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.
VIDEO: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Investigate a West End Murder in the SEE HOW THEY RUN Trailer

Watch the trailer for the new West End murder mystery film See How They Run, starring Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan. The film takes place in the West End of 1950s London, as plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after the film’s Hollywood director is murdered.
BWW Review: VENUS IN FURS at Atwater Village Theater

The lady is four-alarm hot; the man, her plaything. The script is literate and cruelly funny, a simultaneous homage to its salacious source and to the craft and vagaries of live theater. Got your stole? Very good. So who out there is game for some kick-ass kink?
Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO

American Buffalo officially begins performances tonight, March 22, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Opening night is set for April 14. Learn more about the cast bringing this show back to Broadway!
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Talks Becoming Lucille Ball on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

The cast of Being With the Ricardos sat down on CBS Sunday Morning to talk about the creation of the upcoming film. The principal cast of the film includes Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Nina Arianda, and J.K. Simmons. Watch Kidman discuss working with Aaron Sorkin to become Lucille Ball in a new clip now!
Broadway Streaming Guide: December 2021- Where to Watch AND JUST LIKE THAT... & More New Releases!

2021 closes with new soundtracks, including West Side Story and Annie LIVE!, and new musical films, including Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas and Encanto, hitting streaming services. This month also features new livestream concerts from Seth Rudetsky and Jessica Vosk, with RHONY's Countess Luann streaming from 54 Below.
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Casting Director James Calleri

Today's episode features James Calleri, who, with his partners Paul Davis and Erica Jensen, owns Calleri Jensen Davis, a creative casting partnership. They have been awarded 16 Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting.
Amazon Shares New BEING THE RICARDOS Poster

Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Aaron Sorkin's behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. The cast also features Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, and Nina Arianda. Check out the new poster and watch the official trailer now!
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Channels Lucille Ball in the BEING THE RICARDOS Trailer

Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Academy Award®-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos. The cast also includes Jake Lacy, J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Tony Hale, and Alia Shawkat.
VIDEO: Watch Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball in Amazon's BEING THE RICARDOS Trailer

'Being the Ricardos', a new film from Amazon starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. The biopic was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. J.K. Simmons, Nina Arianda, Linda Lavin, and John Rubinstein are also featured. Watch the trailer for the highly-anticipated film now!
Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces Virtual 27th Season with four dynamic playwrights and the development of its 100th play!

The Cape Cod Theatre Project (CCTP) continues to bring extraordinary playwriting talent to the Cape this July with Season 27, featuring its 100th play. The season will once again be presented in an all-virtual format with a mix of emerging and established playwrights. This year, CCTP welcomes new and in-progress works by Bill Cain, Amy Evans, Selina Fillinger and Mike Lew who explore themes of identity, hidden secrets, far-reaching love, as well as birth and death.
Theater Stories: HAIR, VENUS IN FUR, CHOIR BOY, MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON & More About the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Today's Theater Stories features the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Learn about this history of the theatre, and productions to have graced its stage including Hair, Choir Boy, My Name is Lucy Barton and many more!
Tony Winners Linda Lavin & John Rubinstein Join Aaron Sorkin's BEING THE RICARDOS

In addition, 'Arrested Development' stars Tony Hale and Alia Shawkat have joined the cast.
Calleri Casting Renamed Calleri Jensen Davis

James Calleri, Erica Jensen, and Paul Davis announced today that Calleri Casting is being renamed Calleri Jensen Davis, to better reflect the equal partnership that has been central to their 14-time Artios Award-winning company’s success over these past 15 years.
Nina Arianda and J.K. Simmons In Talks to Join Lucille Ball Biopic BEING THE RICARDOS

Tony Award-winner Nina Arianda and Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons are currently in talks to join Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Lucille Ball biopic, Being the Ricardos. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nina Arianda been in?

Nina Arianda has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Nina Arianda been in?

Nina Arianda has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nina Arianda been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fool for Love, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Venus in Fur , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Venus in Fur, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Born Yesterday , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Born Yesterday, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Born Yesterday, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Venus in Fur, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Venus in Fur and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Venus in Fur.

What awards has Nina Arianda won?

Nina Arianda has won the following awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Venus in Fur; Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Born Yesterday; and a Performance Award (Theatre World Awards) for Venus in Fur. Additionally, she was a finalist for the Theatre Finalists Award.

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