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BIO

Ro Boddie is an actor, writer, and director known for his work on stage and screen. Born and raised in North Carolina, Boddie developed a passion for the arts at a young age and went on to study acting at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Boddie made his Broadway debut in 2019 in the critically acclaimed play "Fairview" by Jackie Sibblies Drury. The play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019, explores issues of race and representation in American theater. Boddie played the role of Dayton, a young black man who is the subject of the play's complex and layered narrative.
Prior to his Broadway debut, Boddie had a successful career in regional theater. He has worked with some of the country's most prestigious theater companies, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Guthrie Theater, and the American Conservatory Theater. Some of his notable stage credits include "The Mountaintop" by Katori Hall, "The Royale" by Marco Ramirez, and "The Brothers Size" by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
In addition to his work on stage, Boddie has also made a name for himself in film and television. He has appeared in a number of independent films, including "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" and "The Blood of Jesus." On television, he has had guest roles on shows like "The Good Wife" and "The Blacklist."
Boddie is also a talented writer and director. He has written and directed several short films, including "The Jump" and "The Rope." In 2015, he wrote and directed his first feature film, "72 Hours: A Brooklyn Love Story?", which premiered at the American Black Film Festival.
Despite his success in theater, film, and television, Boddie remains committed to his roots in North Carolina. He is a founding member of the Bare Theatre Company, a Raleigh-based theater company that specializes in producing classical plays with a modern twist. Boddie has directed several productions for the company, including "The Tempest" and "Macbeth."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere One Act Plays, 2021
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater World Premiere, 2019
Ensemble


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play, HELEN Production

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by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

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by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

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