Rufus Sewell
Birth Place: Twickenham, Middlesex, ENGLAND
Latest News on Rufus Sewell:
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera House (Feb 11, 2025)
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations (Jan 8, 2025)
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards (Dec 5, 2024)
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera House (Feb 11, 2025)
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations (Jan 8, 2025)
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards (Dec 5, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll
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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor
Rufus Sewell, Rock 'N' Roll
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Evening Standard Awards - 2006 - Best Actor
Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll
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Theatre World Awards - 1995 - Performance
Rufus Sewell, Translations
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Living Legend, Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-04 16:31:00
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for the Fourth Season of THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-16 19:24:55
VIDEO: Renee Zellweger Tells ELLEN About Having Stage Fright During JUDY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-18 12:00:46
VIDEO: Amazon Releases First Minutes of THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE Season Four
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-22 14:49:40
VIDEO: Renee Zellweger is Judy Garland in the Official Trailer for JUDY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-08 09:40:55
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE Season Three
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-08-23 12:29:38
VIDEO: Season 3 Teaser For Prime Video's THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-07-23 15:04:29
VIDEO: Premiere Dates & First Look at Amazon's TRANSPARENT, Woody Allen TV Series & More
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-08-08 07:34:58
VIDEO: First Look - Jenna Coleman Stars in Upcoming ITV Drama VICTORIA
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-29 12:37:24
VIDEO: First Look - Kelsey Grammer Plays King Herod in Nat Geo's KILLING JESUS
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-01-07 14:41:31
STAGE TUBE: Benjamin Walker Talks BLOODY Lap Dances and Playing Presidents on David Letterman
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-20 11:40:22
News
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere production of A KNIGHT’S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere production of A KNIGHT’S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany.
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025
This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025
This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, Eddie Redmayne, Bridget Everett, Martin Short, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards. Check out the full list!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024
Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, Eddie Redmayne, Bridget Everett, Martin Short, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards. Check out the full list!
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT for a Third Season Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024
Netflix has renewed the critically-acclaimed political drama The Diplomat for a third season, ahead of its Season 2 premiere on October 31. The news was shared by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024
Netflix has renewed the critically-acclaimed political drama The Diplomat for a third season, ahead of its Season 2 premiere on October 31. The news was shared by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles.
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024
Netflix has shared the official trailer for the second season of The Diplomat, which will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024
Netflix has shared the official trailer for the second season of The Diplomat, which will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024.
THE DIPLOMAT Season 2 Coming to Netflix in October
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024
Netflix has revealed that the highly anticipated second season of the political drama The Diplomat will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024. The Diplomat stars Kari Russell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh. Allison Janney also joins the cast in Season 2 as Vice President Grace Penn.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024
Netflix has revealed that the highly anticipated second season of the political drama The Diplomat will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024. The Diplomat stars Kari Russell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh. Allison Janney also joins the cast in Season 2 as Vice President Grace Penn.
World Premiere of New Musical A KNIGHT'S TALE Will Open in Manchester in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024
The world premiere production of A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany, will open at Manchester Opera House on 11 April 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024
The world premiere production of A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany, will open at Manchester Opera House on 11 April 2025.
Allison Janney Joins THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024
Netflix announced that Allison Janney (I, Tonya; The West Wing) will guest star in Season 2 of The Diplomat. The Diplomat is a Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG, PGA, and CCA-nominated series and has received numerous additional accolades since it premiered last year.
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024
Netflix announced that Allison Janney (I, Tonya; The West Wing) will guest star in Season 2 of The Diplomat. The Diplomat is a Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG, PGA, and CCA-nominated series and has received numerous additional accolades since it premiered last year.
Chicago Shakespeare Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene. Prepare to be amazed by the exciting changes happening at Chicago Shakespeare.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene. Prepare to be amazed by the exciting changes happening at Chicago Shakespeare.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Launch Music Mondays in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the return of Music Mondays; the hit summer concert series that invites artists to perform for audiences and share stories of their time on and off the stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the return of Music Mondays; the hit summer concert series that invites artists to perform for audiences and share stories of their time on and off the stage.
Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023
The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023
The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT For Season Two
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023
Netflix has renewed political drama The Diplomat for a second season. The Diplomat premiered on April 20 and debuted at #1 on Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 TV English list. In its first weekend, the series had 57.48M hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 86 countries.
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023
Netflix has renewed political drama The Diplomat for a second season. The Diplomat premiered on April 20 and debuted at #1 on Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 TV English list. In its first weekend, the series had 57.48M hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 86 countries.
THE DIPLOMAT Starring Keri Russell to Premiere on Netflix in April
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2023
From showrunner Debora Cahn (THE WEST WING, HOMELAND), THE DIPLOMAT is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people. Also starring David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh, with executive producers Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell.
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2023
From showrunner Debora Cahn (THE WEST WING, HOMELAND), THE DIPLOMAT is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people. Also starring David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh, with executive producers Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell.
Virago Ensemble to Present THROUGH OUR EYES: A COLLECTION OF MULTICULTURAL POINTS OF VIEW
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
A night of celebration of multicultural points of view presented through a contemporary collection of various works in theater, poetry, and music. The event will take place at Playwrights Downtown on 2/17/23 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish at the door.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
A night of celebration of multicultural points of view presented through a contemporary collection of various works in theater, poetry, and music. The event will take place at Playwrights Downtown on 2/17/23 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish at the door.
VIDEO: Netflix Drops KALEIDOSCOPE Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022
Netflix debuts official video trailer for the suspenseful heist drama, Kaleidoscope. The series stars Giancarlo Esposito (he/him), Paz Vega (she/her), Rufus Sewell (he/him), Tati Gabrielle (she/her), Peter Mark Kendall (he/him), Rosaline Elbay (she/her), Jai Courtney (he/him) and Niousha Noor (she/her).
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022
Netflix debuts official video trailer for the suspenseful heist drama, Kaleidoscope. The series stars Giancarlo Esposito (he/him), Paz Vega (she/her), Rufus Sewell (he/him), Tati Gabrielle (she/her), Peter Mark Kendall (he/him), Rosaline Elbay (she/her), Jai Courtney (he/him) and Niousha Noor (she/her).
How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022
Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022
Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
Netflix Announces Cast of New Crime Thriller Series JIGSAW
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2021
The Cast Includes Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, and Niousha Noor.
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2021
The Cast Includes Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Rufus Sewell, Tati Gabrielle, Peter Mark Kendall, Rosaline Elbay, Jai Courtney, and Niousha Noor.
These are `Happy Days' Indeed for Trevor Nunn
by Matt Wolf - Jun 21, 2021
The 60th anniversary production of Beckett's masterwork Happy Days, newly opened at west London's Riverside Studios, is indistinguishable from the keen eye of its director, Trevor Nunn, who across more than six decades has contributed many of the most significant (not to mention quite a few of the best) productions in my experience. We look back at a seismic career and select five productions for the ages.
by Matt Wolf - Jun 21, 2021
The 60th anniversary production of Beckett's masterwork Happy Days, newly opened at west London's Riverside Studios, is indistinguishable from the keen eye of its director, Trevor Nunn, who across more than six decades has contributed many of the most significant (not to mention quite a few of the best) productions in my experience. We look back at a seismic career and select five productions for the ages.
Luke Bracey Will Star in Baz Lurhmann's ELVIS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 11, 2020
Variety reports that Luke Bracey has joined the cast of Baz Luhrmann's upcoming 'Elvis' biopic. He will play Jerry Schilling, one of the members of the famous 'Memphis Mafia.'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 11, 2020
Variety reports that Luke Bracey has joined the cast of Baz Luhrmann's upcoming 'Elvis' biopic. He will play Jerry Schilling, one of the members of the famous 'Memphis Mafia.'
Broadway Rewind: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Living Legend, Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2020
'This episode of Broadway Rewind is such a treat', says BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge, 'because it has CHITA!' We also visit with the cast of Tom Stoppard's play, Rock N' Roll which starred Brian Cox, Rufus Sewell, but we start things off ay the first day of rehearsal for Tracy Letts' groundbreaking play, August: Osage County, which came to Broadway following a sold-out run at Steppenwolf.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2020
'This episode of Broadway Rewind is such a treat', says BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge, 'because it has CHITA!' We also visit with the cast of Tom Stoppard's play, Rock N' Roll which starred Brian Cox, Rufus Sewell, but we start things off ay the first day of rehearsal for Tracy Letts' groundbreaking play, August: Osage County, which came to Broadway following a sold-out run at Steppenwolf.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Rufus Sewell been in?
Rufus Sewell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Rufus Sewell been in?
Rufus Sewell has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Rufus Sewell's first West End show?
Rufus Sewell's first West End show was Old Times which opened in 2013
What awards has Rufus Sewell been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Rock 'n' Roll, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Rock 'N' Roll, Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Rock 'n' Roll and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Translations.
What awards has Rufus Sewell won?
Rufus Sewell has won several prestigious awards, including Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for Rock 'N' Roll, Best Actor at the Evening Standard Awards for Rock 'N' Roll, and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Translations.
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