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Sam Wanamaker

Date of Death: December 18, 1993 (74)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1961
Dr. Joseph Breuer

[Broadway]
1950
Major Sergius Saranoff

[Broadway]
1948
Matt Cole

[Broadway]
1946
Jimmy Masters, the Director

[Broadway]
1946
Mac Sorrell

[Broadway]
1943
Kirichenko

[Broadway]
1942
Lester Freed

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1994 - The Society's Special Award

Sam Wanamaker

News


Kit Young and Ruby Bentall Will Lead ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announcedthe cast of All’s Well That Ends Well, directed by Chelsea Walker (Visit from an Unknown Woman, Hampstead Theatre) in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST

Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter. 
Bristol Old Vic Reveals Casts For Two Productions This Christmas

Bristol Old Vic has announced the casts for not one, but two productions for the festive season. Learn more about the two shows here!
JANIE DEE'S BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF CABARET Will Come to London and More

Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.
Hightide Reveals Full Cast For MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT

HighTide has announced the cast for its East of England tour of More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight. The production opens on 17 October, with previews from 15 October, and tours to 11 venues in the East of England.
The York Theatre Company To Celebrate Noël Coward At I LIKE AMERICA Concert

The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.
Cast Set For the World Premiere of THE FORSYTE SAGA

Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, has announced the full cast for the world première of a new stage adaptation of John Galsworthy’s seminal work, The Forsyte Saga.
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
Sara Crowe Completes The Cast Of THE CABINET MINISTER At The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Sara Crowe joins the company of Arthur Wing Pinero's The Cabinet Minister – adapted for the stage by Nancy Carroll.
Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
Shakespeare's Globe Will Bring Ola Ince's OTHELLO to Cinemas

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced that Ola Ince’s 2024 production of Othello is set for cinema broadcast. This will be the Globe’s first cinema broadcast since 2019.
Phil Wang's Second Netflix Original Stand-up Special Releasing in September

Phil Wang's second Netflix Original stand-up special, Wang in There, Baby!, premieres on 3rd September. Filmed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the show covers topics from British-Asian identity to minor fame.
PETER PAN AND WENDY: THE TALE OF NEVERLAND Comes to  Homebrewed Theatre

Family-Friendly Homebrewed Theatre will present a world premiere adaptation of the beloved J.M. Barrie adventure Peter Pan and Wendy: The Tale of Neverland, written and directed by Nick Wakely.
Review Roundup: ROUGH MAGIC Opens at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Read the reviews for Rough Magic at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the show.
Guest Blog: Artistic Director Kerry Frampton on Clowning and Valuing The Audience in ROUGH MAGIC at Shakespeare's Globe

In our new production Rough Magic,  there’s a terrifying tentacular creature that lives under the stage. But as part of every performance there’s an even bigger monster present; one that’s even more terrifying and multi-limbed… the AUDIENCE!
National Theatre of Scotland to Present FIFTH STEP, DEAR BILLY, and More at Edinburgh Festival

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.
Cast and Creatives Announced For Rachel O'Riordan's Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker,  and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.
Review: ROUGH MAGIC, Shakespeare's Globe

At Rough Magic prepare to enter Shakespeare’s wondrous world to become a Guardian of Destiny. The audience interaction is aimed at children in the audience, who choose which department they wish to join. Options include Fairy, Ghost, Spirit or Witch. The playful atmosphere is instantly set at The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the beautiful Jacobean-styled candle-lit indoor small theatre, which is located within Shakespeare’s Globe.
MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Will Embark on UK Tour

HighTide has announced tour dates for More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight. Following the sell-out success of their 2023 autumn tour of Ghost Stories by Candlelight, the East of England company brings together four new stories from playwrights in their home region to deliver this brand new, chilling production.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sam Wanamaker been in?

Sam Wanamaker has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Sam Wanamaker been in?

Sam Wanamaker has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Sam Wanamaker been nominated for?

Sam Wanamaker has been nominated for The Society's Special Award at the Olivier Awards.

What awards has Sam Wanamaker won?

Sam Wanamaker has won The Society's Special Award at the Olivier Awards.

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