Paul Muni
Latest News on Paul Muni:
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater (Jan 20, 2024)
Theater Stories: RENT, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY and More About The Nederlander Theatre (Dec 27, 2020)
BWW Interview: SISTERS IN LAW's Tovah Feldshuh - A Supreme Match for RBG (Sep 20, 2019)
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater (Jan 20, 2024)
Theater Stories: RENT, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY and More About The Nederlander Theatre (Dec 27, 2020)
BWW Interview: SISTERS IN LAW's Tovah Feldshuh - A Supreme Match for RBG (Sep 20, 2019)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Valiant
[ 1929 ] James Dyke
[ 1929 ] James Dyke
Seven Faces
[ 1929 ] Papa Chibou, Diablero, Willie Smith
[ 1929 ] Papa Chibou, Diablero, Willie Smith
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
[ 1932 ] James Allen
[ 1932 ] James Allen
Scarface
[ 1932 ] Tony
[ 1932 ] Tony
The World Changes
[ 1933 ] Orin Nordholm Jr.
[ 1933 ] Orin Nordholm Jr.
Hi, Nellie
[ 1934 ] Samuel N. Bradshaw aka Brad
[ 1934 ] Samuel N. Bradshaw aka Brad
Dr. Socrates
[ 1935 ] Dr. Lee Cardwell
[ 1935 ] Dr. Lee Cardwell
Black Fury
[ 1935 ] Joe Radek
[ 1935 ] Joe Radek
Bordertown
[ 1935 ] Johnny Ramirez
[ 1935 ] Johnny Ramirez
The Life of Emile Zola
[ 1937 ] Emile Zola
[ 1937 ] Emile Zola
The Woman I Love
[ 1937 ] Lt. Claude Maury
[ 1937 ] Lt. Claude Maury
The Good Earth
[ 1937 ] Wang
[ 1937 ] Wang
Juarez
[ 1939 ] Benito Juárez
[ 1939 ] Benito Juárez
We Are Not Alone
[ 1939 ] Dr. David Newcome
[ 1939 ] Dr. David Newcome
Hudson's Bay
[ 1940 ] Pierre Esprit Radisson
[ 1940 ] Pierre Esprit Radisson
Commandos Strike at Dawn
[ 1942 ] Eric Toresen
[ 1942 ] Eric Toresen
Stage Door Canteen
[ 1943 ] Paul Muni
[ 1943 ] Paul Muni
Counter-Attack
[ 1945 ] Alexei Kulkov
[ 1945 ] Alexei Kulkov
A Song to Remember
[ 1945 ] Prof. Joseph Elsner
[ 1945 ] Prof. Joseph Elsner
Angel on My Shoulder
[ 1946 ] Eddie Kagle, Judge Frederick Parker
[ 1946 ] Eddie Kagle, Judge Frederick Parker
Stranger on the Prowl
[ 1952 ] The Stranger With A Gun
[ 1952 ] The Stranger With A Gun
The Last Angry Man
[ 1959 ] Dr. SamuelSamAbelman
[ 1959 ] Dr. SamuelSamAbelman
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Paul Muni, Inherit the Wind
winner
Drama League Awards - 1940 - Distinguished Performance Award
Paul Muni
News
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater
What did our critic think of INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater?
What did our critic think of INHERIT THE WIND at Asolo Reperatory Theater?
Theater Stories: RENT, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, THE LEHMAN TRILOGY and More About The Nederlander Theatre
This week's Theater Stories features the Nederlander Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest-running show - Rent; recent shows to have been performed at the theatre, including War Paint, and Pretty Woman, plus much more!
This week's Theater Stories features the Nederlander Theatre! Learn about the theatre's longest-running show - Rent; recent shows to have been performed at the theatre, including War Paint, and Pretty Woman, plus much more!
BWW Interview: SISTERS IN LAW's Tovah Feldshuh - A Supreme Match for RBG
When I reached for my phone to call Tovah Feldshuh to interview her on her upcoming role as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the west coast premiere of SISTERS IN LAW at The Wallis, I never expected to be so enthralled for the fifty minutes that followed; not only by the irascible, most delightful Tovah Feldshuh herself, but by the razor-witted Justice Ginsburg a?' a two-for-one interview!
When I reached for my phone to call Tovah Feldshuh to interview her on her upcoming role as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the west coast premiere of SISTERS IN LAW at The Wallis, I never expected to be so enthralled for the fifty minutes that followed; not only by the irascible, most delightful Tovah Feldshuh herself, but by the razor-witted Justice Ginsburg a?' a two-for-one interview!
Photo Flash: Hershey Area Playhouse Presents Inherit The Wind- REVISED
Hershey Area Playhouse is proud to present, Inherit the Wind, an American play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, which debuted in 1955. The story fictionalizes the 1925 Scopes 'Monkey' Trial as a means to discuss the then-contemporary McCarthy trials.
Hershey Area Playhouse is proud to present, Inherit the Wind, an American play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, which debuted in 1955. The story fictionalizes the 1925 Scopes 'Monkey' Trial as a means to discuss the then-contemporary McCarthy trials.
Grippo Stage Co.'s THE BEN HECHT SHOW Premieres at Piven Theatre Today
Based on Ben Hecht's books A Guide For the Bedevilled and A Child Of the Century, in which Hecht confronts his own identity as an American Jew in the wake of the Nazi Holocaust, THE BEN HECHT SHOW begins today, June 10 and continues through July 17, 2016 at Piven Theatre at Noyes Cultural Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. Tickets are currently available at grippostagecompany.com. The press opening is Tuesday, June 14 at 8 pm.
Based on Ben Hecht's books A Guide For the Bedevilled and A Child Of the Century, in which Hecht confronts his own identity as an American Jew in the wake of the Nazi Holocaust, THE BEN HECHT SHOW begins today, June 10 and continues through July 17, 2016 at Piven Theatre at Noyes Cultural Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. Tickets are currently available at grippostagecompany.com. The press opening is Tuesday, June 14 at 8 pm.
Grippo Stage Co.'s THE BEN HECHT SHOW to Premiere This Summer at Piven Theatre
The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.
The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.
THE BEN HECHT SHOW to Debut This Summer at Piven Theatre
The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.
The fascinating life of Chicago newspaperman turned legendary playwright, screenwriter and novelist Ben Hecht takes center stage in Grippo Stage Company's world premiere of THE BEN HECHT SHOW, written and performed by James Sherman and directed by Dennis Za?ek.
TREASURE Begins in October at Finborough Theatre
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, a unique opportunity to see a classic of Yiddish theatre for the first time in the UK - Treasure by David Pinski opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 (Press Nights: Thursday, 22 October and Friday, 23 October 2015 at 7.30pm).
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, a unique opportunity to see a classic of Yiddish theatre for the first time in the UK - Treasure by David Pinski opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 (Press Nights: Thursday, 22 October and Friday, 23 October 2015 at 7.30pm).
BWW Reviews: Actor James Sherman Shines in His THE BEN HECHT SHOW
The West Coast Premiere of The Ben Hecht Show, ably directed by Dennis Zacek, showcases the charismatic performance of James Sherman in the titular role. In The Ben Hecht Show, playwright Sherman has written many a witty line ('She didn't have any anti-Semitic germs.') and dropped many a famous name (Moss Hart, Leonard Bernstein, Paul Muni, Stella Adler, Edward G. Robinson, Sidney Lumet, to name a few).
The West Coast Premiere of The Ben Hecht Show, ably directed by Dennis Zacek, showcases the charismatic performance of James Sherman in the titular role. In The Ben Hecht Show, playwright Sherman has written many a witty line ('She didn't have any anti-Semitic germs.') and dropped many a famous name (Moss Hart, Leonard Bernstein, Paul Muni, Stella Adler, Edward G. Robinson, Sidney Lumet, to name a few).
Academy-Award Winning Film AMADEUS Among Reel 13's December Lineup
Milos Forman's critically acclaimed film adaptation of Peter Shaffer's 1979 Broadway hit Amadeus transports viewers to the visually lavish and musical world of one of the most prolific composers of all time on Reel 13 in December.
Milos Forman's critically acclaimed film adaptation of Peter Shaffer's 1979 Broadway hit Amadeus transports viewers to the visually lavish and musical world of one of the most prolific composers of all time on Reel 13 in December.
Baltimore Symphony Presents Rachmaninoff's SYMPHONY NO. 1 This Weekend
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) present Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 tonight, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore. The program also will feature the BSO premiere of Jennifer Higdon's blue cathedral, John Williams' heartbreaking Theme from Schindler's List and Korngold's lushly romantic Violin Concerto both performed by James Ehnes. Please see below for complete program details.
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) present Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 tonight, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore. The program also will feature the BSO premiere of Jennifer Higdon's blue cathedral, John Williams' heartbreaking Theme from Schindler's List and Korngold's lushly romantic Violin Concerto both performed by James Ehnes. Please see below for complete program details.
Baltimore Symphony to Present Rachmaninoff's SYMPHONY NO. 1, 9/26-28
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) present Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore. The program also will feature the BSO premiere of Jennifer Higdon's blue cathedral, John Williams' heartbreaking Theme from Schindler's List and Korngold's lushly romantic Violin Concerto both performed by James Ehnes. Please see below for complete program details.
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) present Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore. The program also will feature the BSO premiere of Jennifer Higdon's blue cathedral, John Williams' heartbreaking Theme from Schindler's List and Korngold's lushly romantic Violin Concerto both performed by James Ehnes. Please see below for complete program details.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Presents Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 This September
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) present Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Marin Alsop and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) present Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 1 on Friday, September 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Moving Image Presents THE COMPLETE HOWARD HAWKS Retrospective, Now thru 11/10
Howard Hawks, the quintessential Hollywood director known for his mastery of many genres, will be the subject of a complete retrospective at Museum of the Moving Image from today, September 7 through November 10, 2013. The Museum will present 39 features. All of the films will be shown in 35mm-many in stunning restorations-except for Red Line 7000, which will be shown in 16mm.
Howard Hawks, the quintessential Hollywood director known for his mastery of many genres, will be the subject of a complete retrospective at Museum of the Moving Image from today, September 7 through November 10, 2013. The Museum will present 39 features. All of the films will be shown in 35mm-many in stunning restorations-except for Red Line 7000, which will be shown in 16mm.
Moving Image to Present THE COMPLETE HOWARD HAWKS Retrospective, 9/7-11/10
Howard Hawks, the quintessential Hollywood director known for his mastery of many genres, will be the subject of a complete retrospective at Museum of the Moving Image from September 7 through November 10, 2013. The Museum will present 39 features. All of the films will be shown in 35mm-many in stunning restorations-except for Red Line 7000, which will be shown in 16mm.
Howard Hawks, the quintessential Hollywood director known for his mastery of many genres, will be the subject of a complete retrospective at Museum of the Moving Image from September 7 through November 10, 2013. The Museum will present 39 features. All of the films will be shown in 35mm-many in stunning restorations-except for Red Line 7000, which will be shown in 16mm.
THIRTEEN Announces Reel 13 Film Lineup for December
From a pact with the devil to an heiress with only months to live, several of December's Reel 13 offerings grapple with matters of mortality. Reel 13 is funded by the Sy Syms Foundation, the Henry Nias Foundation, and the Rubin Museum of Art.
From a pact with the devil to an heiress with only months to live, several of December's Reel 13 offerings grapple with matters of mortality. Reel 13 is funded by the Sy Syms Foundation, the Henry Nias Foundation, and the Rubin Museum of Art.
CBS Responds to 'Glass House' Controversy With DANCING ON THE STARS 'Press Release'
In response to a failed attempt to prevent ABC from airing THE GLASS HOUSE, a reality show which CBS claimed was a direct rip-off of 'Big Brother', the CBS network today issued a 'Press Release' about a new reality show they have dubbed 'Dancing On The Stars.' Check out the tongue and cheek press release below:
In response to a failed attempt to prevent ABC from airing THE GLASS HOUSE, a reality show which CBS claimed was a direct rip-off of 'Big Brother', the CBS network today issued a 'Press Release' about a new reality show they have dubbed 'Dancing On The Stars.' Check out the tongue and cheek press release below:
Steve McQueen, Humphrey Bogart, et al. to be Featured on REEL 13 in May
Silver screen he-men Steve McQueen, Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, and Gary Cooper topline May's Classic films on 'Reel 13. McQueen will be seen in two of his best films - 'Papillon' and 'Bullitt' - on consecutive weeks (see below).
Silver screen he-men Steve McQueen, Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, and Gary Cooper topline May's Classic films on 'Reel 13. McQueen will be seen in two of his best films - 'Papillon' and 'Bullitt' - on consecutive weeks (see below).
HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates 19th Anniversary 6/20-8/22
Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 19th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of Americaand in association with The Bryant Park Corporation.
Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 19th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of Americaand in association with The Bryant Park Corporation.
HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival Celebrates 19th Anniversary 6/20-8/22
Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 19th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of Americaand in association with The Bryant Park Corporation.
Once again, Bryant Park will be a destination for film buffs on summer nights in New York City, with an all-star legendary film line up for the 19th year of the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival presented by Bank of Americaand in association with The Bryant Park Corporation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Paul Muni been in?
Paul Muni has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Paul Muni been in?
Paul Muni has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Paul Muni been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Inherit the Wind and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards).
What awards has Paul Muni won?
Paul Muni has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Inherit the Wind. He has also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards.
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