Peter Friedman
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Peter Friedman:
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time (Nov 21, 2024)
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS (Nov 21, 2024)
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time (Nov 21, 2024)
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS (Nov 21, 2024)
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call (Nov 20, 2024)
BIO
Peter Friedman (Loyd) has been in the original New York productions of works by Wendy Wasserstein, Annie Baker, Amy Herzog, Max Posner, Greg Pierce, Jennifer Haley, Deborah Zoe Laufer, The Debate Society, Rachel Bonds, Lauren Yee, Will Eno, Michael Mitnick, Kim Rosenstock, Will Connolly, Gunnar Madsen, Joy Gregory, John Lang, Israel Horovitz, Susan Stroman, David Thompson, John Kander, Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and in NYC revivals of plays by Paddy Chayefsky, Reginald Rose, Donald Margulies, Chekhov, and Shakespeare. Film: The Savages, Safe. TV: “Brooklyn Bridge.” “The Muppet Show,” “High Maintenance,” “The Affair,” “The Path,” “Succession.”
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater and Ars Nova Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Co-Production, 2011
Performer
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Papa Leplee/American Sailor #2
American Sailor #2
Dope pusher (Understudy)
German Soldier #1 (Understudy)
Movies
Christmas Evil
[ 1980 ] Mr. Grosch
[ 1980 ] Mr. Grosch
Prince of the City
[ 1981 ] D.A. Goldman
[ 1981 ] D.A. Goldman
Daniel
[ 1983 ] Ben Cohen
[ 1983 ] Ben Cohen
The Seventh Sign
[ 1988 ] Father Lucci
[ 1988 ] Father Lucci
Single White Female
[ 1992 ] Graham Knox
[ 1992 ] Graham Knox
Blink
[ 1993 ] Dr. Ryan Pierce
[ 1993 ] Dr. Ryan Pierce
Safe
[ 1995 ] Peter Dunning
[ 1995 ] Peter Dunning
I Shot Andy Warhol
[ 1996 ] Alan Burke
[ 1996 ] Alan Burke
I'm Not Rappaport
[ 1996 ] Young Nat's Father
[ 1996 ] Young Nat's Father
Someone Like You
[ 2001 ] Stephen
[ 2001 ] Stephen
Paycheck
[ 2003 ] Attorney General Brown
[ 2003 ] Attorney General Brown
King of the Corner
[ 2004 ] Arthur Wexler
[ 2004 ] Arthur Wexler
Unconscious
[ 2006 ] Father William
[ 2006 ] Father William
Freedomland
[ 2006 ] Lt. Gold
[ 2006 ] Lt. Gold
Spinning Into Butter
[ 2007 ] Jay Salter
[ 2007 ] Jay Salter
The Savages
[ 2007 ] Larry
[ 2007 ] Larry
I'm Not There
[ 2007 ] Morris Bernstein, Barker
[ 2007 ] Morris Bernstein, Barker
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Emergency Room Doctor
[ 2008 ] Emergency Room Doctor
Breaking Upwards
[ 2009 ] Alan
[ 2009 ] Alan
The Messenger
[ 2009 ] Mr. Cohen
[ 2009 ] Mr. Cohen
Love & Other Drugs
[ 2010 ] California Man
[ 2010 ] California Man
Harvest
[ 2010 ] Carmine Monopoli
[ 2010 ] Carmine Monopoli
Coming Up Roses
[ 2011 ] Charles
[ 2011 ] Charles
Side Effects
[ 2013 ] Banks Partner #1
[ 2013 ] Banks Partner #1
Keep in Touch
[ 2015 ] Dallen Parcel
[ 2015 ] Dallen Parcel
5 Doctors
[ 2016 ] Dr. Lipman
[ 2016 ] Dr. Lipman
She Said
[ 2022 ] Lanny Davis
[ 2022 ] Lanny Davis
TV Shows
Brooklyn Bridge
George Silver
George Silver
High Maintenance
Jim
Jim
Law & Order
Nolan Farber, Harold Jensen, Professor William Goodwin
Nolan Farber, Harold Jensen, Professor William Goodwin
The Muppet Show
Additional Muppets, The Carrot, Lead Singing Fireman
Additional Muppets, The Carrot, Lead Singing Fireman
The Path
Hank Armstrong
Hank Armstrong
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Peter Friedman, The Treasurer
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Peter Friedman, Fly By Night
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Peter Friedman, The Open House
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Peter Friedman, The Open House
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Peter Friedman, The Great God Pan
winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Performance
Peter Friedman, Circle Mirror Transformation
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Peter FriedmanBody Awareness
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Peter Friedman, Ragtim
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actor - Musical
Peter FriedmanRagtime
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Peter Friedman, Ragtime
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Peter Friedman, The Heidi Chronicles
Videos
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024
Video: Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks RAGTIME Reunion Concert Decades In the Making
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
Video: Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell Perform 'Wheels of a Dream' From RAGTIME on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023
TV: Watch Highlights of Tony Yazbeck & More in THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2018
TV: Susan Stroman, John Kander & More Go inside Rehearsals of THE BEAST IN THE JUNGLE!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 7, 2018
VIDEO: MILES FOR MARY Makes New York Return and Off-Broadway Premiere at Playwright's Horizons
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017
VIDEO: On This Day, December 8- RAGTIME Gets World Premiere in Toronto!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2017
TV: In Rehearsal with Merritt Wever & the Cast of MCC's THE NETHER!
by TV - Press Previews - Jan 10, 2015
TV: Allison Case, Adam Chanler-Berat, Patti Murin & More Preview Playwrights Horizons' FLY BY NIGHT
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Trailer for Playwrights Realm's THE HATMAKER'S WIFE, Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 3, 2013
TV: Sneak Peek of Raul Esparza, Judy Kuhn, Anika Noni Rose & More in Encores! THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2013
TV: In Rehearsal for Encores! THE CRADLE WILL ROCK with Raul Esparza, Anika Noni Rose, Judy Kuhn & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 2, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Lister-Jones, Wein, White, LaChanze et al. in 'Breaking Upwards' Film
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 29, 2010
News
RAGTIME Reunion Concert Stream Canceled at PBS for Second Time
BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.
BroadwayWorld has learned that the PBS stream of the Ragtime reunion concert, which was scheduled for November 29, has been canceled for the second time.
RAGTIME Reunion Concert With Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Stream on PBS
In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!
In 2023, The Entertainment Community Fund presented a one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime at the Minskoff Theatre. The production will now be available to stream on PBS!
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Swept Away officially opened on Broadway this week. The cast was joined on stage for a special performance by The Avett Brothers during the show's curtain call. Check out the video here!
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility for OH, MARY, OUR TOWN and More
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows eligible!
The Tony Awards Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of eleven Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows eligible!
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
JOB Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway
JOB, the psychological thriller written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is now playing its final week at the Hayes Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
JOB, the psychological thriller written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is now playing its final week at the Hayes Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
JOB Concludes Broadway Run
Broadway says goodbye to Job, which takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre Theatre following 17 previews and 103 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Cult of Love, which begins performances on November 20, 2025.
Broadway says goodbye to Job, which takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre Theatre following 17 previews and 103 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Cult of Love, which begins performances on November 20, 2025.
JOB Announces Additional Post-Show Conversation Series Hosts And Events
Discover the latest additions to the post-show conversation series for JOB, featuring new hosts and events. Engage with thought-provoking discussions following the performances.
Discover the latest additions to the post-show conversation series for JOB, featuring new hosts and events. Engage with thought-provoking discussions following the performances.
JOB Will Offer Free Tickets as Part of Next Gen Ticketing Initiative
JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing at the Hayes Theater, has partnered with the Tony Award-winning organization Broadway For All (BFA) as part of playwright Max Wolf Friedlich’s mission to support the next generation of artists and audiences by launching the Next Gen Ticketing Initiative.
JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing at the Hayes Theater, has partnered with the Tony Award-winning organization Broadway For All (BFA) as part of playwright Max Wolf Friedlich’s mission to support the next generation of artists and audiences by launching the Next Gen Ticketing Initiative.
JOB Adds Additional Hosts For Post-Performance Conversations
Additional hosts have been announced for the ongoing post-performance conversation series for JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing an extended engagement at the Hayes Theater. Learn more about who is joining the lineup here!
Additional hosts have been announced for the ongoing post-performance conversation series for JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller now playing an extended engagement at the Hayes Theater. Learn more about who is joining the lineup here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
JOB Extends Broadway Run to October
The hit psychological thriller, JOB, has extened its Broadway run! The play, written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, will now play at the Hayes Theater through Sunday, October 27, 2024.
The hit psychological thriller, JOB, has extened its Broadway run! The play, written by Max Wolf Friedlich, directed by Michael Herwitz, and featuring original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, will now play at the Hayes Theater through Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Video: New Trailer for JOB on Broadway
Watch the trailer for Job on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Watch the trailer for Job on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of JOB
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened just last week at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here!
Photos: JOB Company Celebrates Opening Night
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the after party below here!
Job, the new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, opened at the Hayes Theatre on Broadway last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration. Check out photos from the after party below here!
Photos: JOB on Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call
See photos from opening night of Job on Broadway!
See photos from opening night of Job on Broadway!
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Review Roundup: JOB Opens On Broadway
Following two extended, sold-out downtown engagements, the hit psychological thriller JOB moves to Broadway for 10 weeks only.
Following two extended, sold-out downtown engagements, the hit psychological thriller JOB moves to Broadway for 10 weeks only.
Photos: JOB on Broadway Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon
Get a first look at photos of Job on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at photos of Job on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
New Historical Play STILL Announced At Premiere Stages
A new historical play, STILL, written by Kean University alumnus, will debut at Premiere Stages.
A new historical play, STILL, written by Kean University alumnus, will debut at Premiere Stages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Peter Friedman been in?
Peter Friedman has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has Peter Friedman been in?
Peter Friedman has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Peter Friedman been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for The Treasurer, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fly By Night, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Open House, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for The Open House, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Great God Pan, Performance (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Body Awareness, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtim, Best Featured Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heidi Chronicles.
What awards has Peter Friedman won?
Peter Friedman has won the following awards: Performance (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation and Best Featured Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime.
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