Robert Whitehead
Date of Death: June 15, 2002 (86)
Birth Place: Montreal, QC, CANADA
Latest News on Robert Whitehead:
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City (Oct 17, 2024)
Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Development Deal and Stage Run With Broadway Producers (Apr 23, 2024)
Photos: Brief Cameo Productions Announces Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS (Jan 8, 2024)
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City (Oct 17, 2024)
Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Development Deal and Stage Run With Broadway Producers (Apr 23, 2024)
Photos: Brief Cameo Productions Announces Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS (Jan 8, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Morenga
[ 1985 ] Haring
[ 1985 ] Haring
Hostage
[ 1986 ] Harry Stone
[ 1986 ] Harry Stone
Shot Down
[ 1987 ] Caesar
[ 1987 ] Caesar
Mercenary Fighters
[ 1988 ] Pardoux
[ 1988 ] Pardoux
American Eagle
[ 1989 ] Detective Lambert
[ 1989 ] Detective Lambert
The Native Who Caused All the Trouble
[ 1989 ] Mervyn Sifren
[ 1989 ] Mervyn Sifren
Dirty Games
[ 1989 ] S.D.E.C.E. Agent
[ 1989 ] S.D.E.C.E. Agent
To the Death
[ 1992 ] Dominique Le Braque
[ 1992 ] Dominique Le Braque
Sarafina!
[ 1992 ] Interrogator
[ 1992 ] Interrogator
Cyborg Cop
[ 1993 ] Dr. Stechman
[ 1993 ] Dr. Stechman
Cry, the Beloved Country
[ 1995 ] Carmichael
[ 1995 ] Carmichael
Dangerous Ground
[ 1997 ] Sandton Hotel Receptionist
[ 1997 ] Sandton Hotel Receptionist
Heel Against the Head
[ 1999 ] Frenchman
[ 1999 ] Frenchman
Hijack Stories
[ 2000 ] Cting Director
[ 2000 ] Cting Director
High Explosive
[ 2001 ] Kurtz
[ 2001 ] Kurtz
Witness to a Kill
[ 2001 ] Minister Roddy Faircliffe
[ 2001 ] Minister Roddy Faircliffe
Mr. Bones
[ 2001 ] Zach Devlin
[ 2001 ] Zach Devlin
Footskating 101 - The Movie
[ 2007 ] Bobby Skateboard
[ 2007 ] Bobby Skateboard
Jozi
[ 2010 ] Jamesfather
[ 2010 ] Jamesfather
Night Drive
[ 2010 ] Johan
[ 2010 ] Johan
Mrs Right Guy
[ 2016 ] David
[ 2016 ] David
The Dark Tower
[ 2017 ] Cantab
[ 2017 ] Cantab
Sew the Winter to My Skin
[ 2018 ] Man of Influence
[ 2018 ] Man of Influence
Jewel
[ 2022 ] Sean
[ 2022 ] Sean
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Robert Whitehead
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Master Class
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Broken Glass
winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Revival
Robert Whitehead, Death of a Salesman
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Bedroom Farce
Tony Awards - 1965 - Producer (Dramatic)
Robert Whitehead, Tartuffe
winner
Tony Awards - 1962 - Producer (Dramatic)
Robert Whitehead, A Man for All Seasons
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Play
Robert Whitehead, Bus Stop
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Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
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ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Joanna Pickering's One-Woman Show LAUGHING IN THE DARK and New Play Secure Development Deal and Stage Run With Broadway Producers
Joanna Pickering's brand-new plays have found development success and plans for staged runs commencing in fall 2024 to 2025.
Joanna Pickering's brand-new plays have found development success and plans for staged runs commencing in fall 2024 to 2025.
Photos: Brief Cameo Productions Announces Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS
Brief Cameo Productions’ staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is scheduled to perform January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7pm, and January 14, 2024 at 5pm. See photos from inside rehearsal.
Brief Cameo Productions’ staged reading of Terrence McNally’s Master Class is scheduled to perform January 12 and 13, 2024 at 7pm, and January 14, 2024 at 5pm. See photos from inside rehearsal.
Brief Cameo Productions to Present Staged Reading Of MASTER CLASS This Winter
Brief Cameo Productions presents a staged reading of Terrence McNally's 'Master Class' featuring Angela Iannone as Maria Callas. Get your tickets now!
Brief Cameo Productions presents a staged reading of Terrence McNally's 'Master Class' featuring Angela Iannone as Maria Callas. Get your tickets now!
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
Rattlestick Theater Announces The Inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Fellows
Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.
Rattlestick Theater, in partnership with the Terrence McNally Foundation and Tom Kirdahy Productions, have announced the three (3) inaugural Terrence McNally New Works Incubator fellows: Molly Bicks, HyoJeong Choi and Haygen-Brice Walker.
Metcalf, Maslany & Sparks Led GREY HOUSE Sets Complete Cast & Creative Team
Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Final casting has been revealed for the terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany and Paul Sparks Will Lead GREY HOUSE on Broadway
The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.
The terrifying New York premiere of Grey House by Levi Holloway, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, is coming to Broadway. We have all the details on who will star and when it will arrive.
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!
The full cast and creative team has been announced for the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Plus, check out a new trailer of the cast in action!
Review: HANSARD is Beautifully Crafted Theatre That is a Pleasure to Watch
The text is superb, the actors accomplished professionals at the top of their game, the direction tight and the package a reminder to us to live without regrets, to keep our loved ones close and that 'I'm sorry' should never be left unsaid.
The text is superb, the actors accomplished professionals at the top of their game, the direction tight and the package a reminder to us to live without regrets, to keep our loved ones close and that 'I'm sorry' should never be left unsaid.
World Premiere of NOT ABOUT ME Begins Performances Tomorrow at Theater for the New City
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
World Premiere of Eduardo Machado's NOT ABOUT ME to be Presented at Theater for the New City
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday, January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
Theater for the New City will present the world premiere of Not About Me, written and directed by acclaimed playwright Eduardo Machado. Not About Me will begin previews Friday, January 13th with Opening Night set for Wednesday January 18th.
Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Open On Broadway This Spring
Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.
Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.
Hermitage Announces February Event With Broadway Producer Tom Kirdahy
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings the next installment of its “Artists & Thinkers” series to Longboat Key with “Theater Today: Process & Production,” a conversation with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy (Hadestown; The Inheritance; Little Shop of Horrors). This event will be held outdoors on Friday, February 25th at 5:30pm, at the Town Center of Longboat Key, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings the next installment of its “Artists & Thinkers” series to Longboat Key with “Theater Today: Process & Production,” a conversation with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy (Hadestown; The Inheritance; Little Shop of Horrors). This event will be held outdoors on Friday, February 25th at 5:30pm, at the Town Center of Longboat Key, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228.
Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Dori Berinstein
Today's episode features Dori Berinstein- a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, an Emmy-award-winning director, producer and writer of film and television, a Golden Globe Nominee and the founder and CEO of The Broadway Podcast Network.
Today's episode features Dori Berinstein- a four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer, an Emmy-award-winning director, producer and writer of film and television, a Golden Globe Nominee and the founder and CEO of The Broadway Podcast Network.
Broadway Producer Tom Kirdahy to Take Part in 'From Creation to Production: Where it All Begins'
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present “From Creation to Production: Where it All Begins,” a talk with Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy, Friday, April 23, 6 p.m., on the Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present “From Creation to Production: Where it All Begins,” a talk with Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy, Friday, April 23, 6 p.m., on the Hermitage Beach, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.
Broadway Books: 10 Books on Stage Management to Read While Staying Inside!
These books, many of which were written by stage managers either present or former, will teach people looking to break into stage management all about the basics. Some are aimed at students, or those just beginning their careers. With tips and tricks, inside information, and much more, there's something for every aspiring stage manager here!
These books, many of which were written by stage managers either present or former, will teach people looking to break into stage management all about the basics. Some are aimed at students, or those just beginning their careers. With tips and tricks, inside information, and much more, there's something for every aspiring stage manager here!
World-Renowned Vocal Coach Kristin Linklater Passes Away at 84
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Kristin Linklater, world-renowned vocal coach and mother of Broadway veteran Hamish Linklater, passed away earlier this month in her Orkney home. She was 84 years old.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Kristin Linklater, world-renowned vocal coach and mother of Broadway veteran Hamish Linklater, passed away earlier this month in her Orkney home. She was 84 years old.
BWW Book Club: Read an Excerpt From Michael Riedel's RAZZLE DAZZLE: THE BATTLE FOR BROADWAY
BroadwayWorld Book Club is officially off and running! Or should we say, reading! The first BroadwayWorld Book Club selection is Jennifer Ashley Tepper's The Untold Stories of Broadway Volume 1. Tepper has just released the first volume of the book for free on Kindle!
BroadwayWorld Book Club is officially off and running! Or should we say, reading! The first BroadwayWorld Book Club selection is Jennifer Ashley Tepper's The Untold Stories of Broadway Volume 1. Tepper has just released the first volume of the book for free on Kindle!
Photo Coverage: Remembering Zoe Caldwell
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Zoe Caldwell, four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, died peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The cause of death was complications due to Parkinson's disease, according to her son, Charlie Whitehead. Today, we remember Caldwell with a look back at photos from our archives.
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Zoe Caldwell, four-time Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, died peacefully at the age of 86 at her home in Pound Ridge, New York, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. The cause of death was complications due to Parkinson's disease, according to her son, Charlie Whitehead. Today, we remember Caldwell with a look back at photos from our archives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Robert Whitehead been in?
Robert Whitehead has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Robert Whitehead been in?
Robert Whitehead has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Robert Whitehead been nominated for?
Robert Whitehead has been nominated for several awards throughout his career in the theatre industry. These include the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Best Play for "Master Class" and "Broken Glass," Best Revival for "Death of a Salesman," Best Play for "Bedroom Farce," Producer (Dramatic) for "Tartuffe" and "A Man for All Seasons," and Best Play for "Bus Stop."
What awards has Robert Whitehead won?
Robert Whitehead has won several awards throughout his career in the theatre industry. He was honored with the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the Tony Awards. He also received the Best Play award for "Master Class" and the Best Revival award for "Death of a Salesman" at the Tony Awards. Additionally, he was recognized as the Producer (Dramatic) for "A Man for All Seasons" at the Tony Awards.
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