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Robert Lindsay

Birth Place: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, ENGLAND

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BIO

Robert Lindsay is an English stage and TV actor. His first major role on TV was portraying Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith. He's also known for portraying the role of Ben Harper in My Family, Nigel Walker in Bounty Hunters, Wormwood in Galavant, Daedalus in Atlantis, The Examiner in The Spy, and Rupert in Bull. His film credits include Fierce Creatures, Wimbledon, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. He appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in musical theatre. He won a BAFTA, a Tony Award, and two Olivier Awards for his work.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Prof Richard Myers

[West End]
2021
Moonface Martin

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Lawrence Jameson

[West End]
Theatre Royal Haymarket Company Production, 2011
Henry II

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1986
Bill Snibson

Bill Snibson [Replacement]

Bill Snibson

[West End]
London Revival, 1985
Bill Snibson


Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actor in a Musical

Robert Lindsay, Oliver!

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Comedy Performance

Robert LindsayCyrano De Bergerac

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actor of the Year

Robert LindsayBecket

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actor of the Year

Robert LindsayBecket


winner
Drama League Awards - 1987 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Robert Lindsay


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1987 - Performance

Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl


winner
Tony Awards - 1987 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Robert Lindsay, Me and My Girl


winner
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical

Robert Lindsay, Me And My Girl

News


Orange Tree Fundraiser Will Be Hosted By Gyles Brandreth For Primary Shakespeare Project

With Tom Littler's production of Twelfth Night currently in performances, Orange Tree Theatre has announced a special Shakespearean Under the Orange Tree fundraiser celebrating Twelfth Night.
Ian McKellen, Marisha Wallace, and More Join A MARVELLOUS PART Celebration of Noël Coward

Alfred Enoch, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Joshua James, Samantha Spiro, Marisha Wallace and Lia Williams will join the charity gala performance, A Marvellous Party, at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024.
Judi Dench, Giles Terera and More Join A MARVELLOUS PARTY, a Celebration of Noel Coward's Life & Work

Stars will gather in a charity gala performance at London's Prince of Wales Theatre on Sunday 17 November 2024, to celebrate the enduring legacy of the internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director, actor and singer, Sir Noël Coward.
Rembrandt Documentary Comes to the Giant Screen at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey

Since 2011, the acclaimed art documentary series, Exhibition on Screen, has produced dozens of documentaries about important museum exhibitions from around the globe. The films have received dozens of awards and academic recognitions. One of their most acclaimed films is about one of the greatest visual artists that ever lived: Rembrandt.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of SPIRITED AWAY at the London Coliseum

Following a sell-out tour of Japan in 2022, the original Japanese cast will perform this spectacular production for a strictly limited London season. Check out photos from opening night at the London Coliseum here!
ME AND MY GIRL Comes to Wagner College Theatre

Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.
Hampstead Theatre Launches £1.25m Fundraising Appeal

Hampstead Theatre has launched the #HampsteadAhead campaign, a £1.25m philanthropic appeal, to propel Hampstead Theatre as it continues to nurture and commission writers, produce new plays and offer significant ticket subsidies to thousands of young people.
Photos: Stephen Fry Appears as the Narrator in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS

This week, Stephen Fry is treading the boards as the narrator in Bleak Expectations during the production's final week of performances at the West End’s Criterion Theatre. Check out a photo of him here!
Streaming Review: Anything Still Goes As The Revival Of A Cole Porter Classic, ANYTHING GOES, Streams On BroadwayHD

Tappy Make Me Happy, so how could little Bobby not be happy with this dip in the stream?
Check Out the Latest on BroadwayHD " Including a New Release with Sutton Foster

Beat the heat by staying inside and streaming some of BroadwayHD’s newest releases. Visit www.broadwayhd.com to learn more!
Ensemble Cast and Two More Guest Stars Revealed For West End Season of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS

Craig Ferguson and Robert Lindsay are the latest names to join the lineup of guest stars each appearing in the West End transfer of Mark Evan's Dickens mash up Bleak Expectations.
PBS Great Performances Sets 'Broadway's Best' Lineup With Sutton Foster, Sara Bareilles, Chita Rivera & More

In celebration of Great Performances’ 50th anniversary season, the series raises the curtain on a starry “Broadway’s Best” schedule of programs featuring dazzling musical numbers and high drama. The lineup kicks off with a star-studded concert celebrating Broadway during the series’ 50 years on PBS spanning from the early 1970s to the present day.
Over £75,000 Has Been Raised For Acting For Others at This Year's ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, West Street

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that over £75,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Acting For Others Announces ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, Featuring Adjoa Andoh, Annette Badland, Jim Carter, and More!

Theatrical charity Acting for Others and The Ivy has announced the return of One Night Only at The Ivy on London Theatreland's West Street, on Sunday 4 December 2022.
Review: ANYTHING GOES, The Barbican

No, no, it isn’t déjà vu: Anything Goes really is back at the Barbican less than a year after it last opened there.
Los pases de ANYTHING GOES en los Ideal contarán con una introducción especial de Juanjo González

El director de BroadwayWorld Spain compartirá anécdotas y datos curiosos sobre el musical de Cole Porter antes de la proyección.
5 razones por las que no puedes perderte ANYTHING GOES

El próximo jueves 30 de junio te espera la comedia musical más divertida en Cine Yelmo.
SORTEOS: Te invitamos a ver ANYTHING GOES en Cine Yelmo

Te invitamos a ver la comedia musical del verano en cine gracias a +Que Cine, la ventana de contenidos alternativos de Cine Yelmo. el próximo jueves 30 de junio. ¡Sigue todos los pasos y vive como nunca Broadway en la gran pantalla!
No te pierdas las imágenes de ANYTHING GOES en directo

Cine Yelmo celebra la llegada del verano con una nueva producción del popular musical ANYTHING GOES.
ANYTHING GOES se proyectará en 22 salas de Cine Yelmo en toda España a través de +Que Cine

El próximo 30 de junio tendremos la oportunidad de disfrutar en cine de esta producción del musical de Cole Porter con Sutton Foster como protagonista.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Lindsay been in?

Robert Lindsay has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Lindsay been in?

Robert Lindsay has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Robert Lindsay's first West End show?

Robert Lindsay's first West End show was Me and My Girl which opened in 1985

What awards has Robert Lindsay been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Oliver!, Best Comedy Performance (Olivier Awards) for Cyrano De Bergerac, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Becket, Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Becket, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Me and My Girl, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Me and My Girl, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Me and My Girl and Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Me And My Girl.

What awards has Robert Lindsay won?

Robert Lindsay has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Best Actor in a Musical award at the Olivier Awards for his role in Oliver!. He was honored with the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre award from the Drama League Awards and the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Me and My Girl. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his work in Me and My Girl. He also received the Outstanding Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Me and My Girl and the Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for the same production.

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