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Sandy Dennis

Date of Death: March 02, 1992 (54)

Birth Place: Hastings, NE, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Sophia Bowsky

[Broadway]
1981
Sally

[Broadway]
1975
Doris [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1974
Eva

[Broadway]
1973
Hannah Heywood

[Broadway]
1971
Teresa Phillips

[Broadway]
1967
Daphne

[Broadway]
1964
Ellen Gordon

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Sandra Markowitz

[Broadway]
1961
Ann Howard

[Broadway]
1960
Millicent Bishop


Movies

Splendor in the Grass
[ 1961 ] Kay
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
[ 1966 ] Honey
The Three Sisters
[ 1966 ] Irina
The Fox
[ 1967 ] Jill Banford
Up the Down Staircase
[ 1967 ] Sylvia Barrett
Sweet November
[ 1968 ] Sara Deever
That Cold Day in the Park
[ 1969 ] Frances Austen
A Touch of Love
[ 1969 ] Rosamund
The Out of Towners
[ 1970 ] Gwen Kellerman
Mr. Sycamore
[ 1975 ] Jane Gwilt
Nasty Habits
[ 1977 ] Winifred
The Four Seasons
[ 1981 ] Anne Callan
Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
[ 1982 ] Mona
976-EVIL
[ 1988 ] Aunt Lucy
Another Woman
[ 1988 ] Claire
Parents
[ 1989 ] Millie Dew
The Indian Runner
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Roberts

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Sandy Dennis, Any Wednesday


winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Sandy Dennis, A Thousand Clowns


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1961 - Performance

Sandy Dennis, Face of a Hero

News


Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January

Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Steve Carell Joins Tina Fey in Netflix's THE FOUR SEASONS

According to multiple reports, Steve Carell has closed a deal which would reunite him with Tina Fey in a television remake of The Four Seasons from Netflix. The Office alum will star in the remake of Alan Alda's 1981 feature, who will star alongside Tina Fey in the series. Fey co-created the adaptation with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, whom she worked with on 30 Rock. The film is set to go into production later this year.
5 & DIME New Musical Will Make World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley

The World Premiere of 5 & Dime, a new musical based on the classic play Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, will be produced by Tony Award recipient theatre company TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Walnut Street Theatre

It’s 23 years into George and Martha’s minefield marriage, and passion has long since cooled into contempt The play is a cruel and competitive game of escalating insults between career-stalled history professor George (a riveting Greg Wood) and Martha (a boozy and absolutely compelling Susan Riley Stevens),
Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages

PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!
Review: Promising 5 & DIME: A NEW MUSICAL Plays Joe's Pub

Now the property is evolving into a musical.  And you know what?  It works.
New Musical 5&DIME to be Presented at Joe's Pub in June

Joe’s Pub will present two first-look performances of the new musical 5 & Dime, with a book by Ashley Robinson, music by Dan G. Sells and lyrics by transgender actress and activist, Shakina.
The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022.  Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.
New York Talent Manager Bill Treusch Has Passed Away

Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City.  Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues. 
The Ensemble Company celebrates 60 years of Edward Albee's VIRGINIA WOOL

The Ensemble Company, the theatre company in residence at Penguin Point Productions located in the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2022 season—their fourth--with Edward Albee’s acclaimed masterwork, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, opening September 9th.
The Marsh Hosts MarshStream International Solo Fest

The Marsh announces the line-up for its second digital global festival, MarshStream International Solo Fest, presenting performers from across the nation and around the world in a three-day online marathon of 36 global works.
Queer|Art Announces Queer|Art|Film Winter 2022 Season at IFC Center

Queer|Art, New York City’s home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced the upcoming Winter season of Queer|Art|Film, returning in person February 14th – May 9th.
Shakina Nayfack Will Reopen Feinstein's/54 Below With WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH IT

Shakina Nayfack announced today that her performance re-opening night of Feinstein's/54 Below will feature new songs from a musical collaboration with Dan. G. Sells, composer of the West End hit “Everybody's Talking About Jamie.” 
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Anton Chekhov. Today's play, Three Sisters!
New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup

New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY, featuring an eclectic cast including Scott Evans (Netflix's “Grace and Frankie”), Kate Walsh (ABC's “Grey's Anatomy”), Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Buteau (Netflix's “Tales of the City”) and Augustus Prew (HIGH-RISE), and will close the festival with the New York premiere of Rodrigo Bellott's award-winning film TU ME MANQUES, which was recently announced as Bolivia's submission for Best International Feature Film selection for the 2019 Academy Awards. 
Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2019 Tony Nominees!

Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.
Theatre Artists Workshop Presents GOD OF CARNAGE

The Theatre Artists Workshop in Norwalk will present a staged reading of the Broadway hit 'God of Carnage' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, on November 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and November 18 at 3 p.m. Theatre Artists Workshop is located at 5 Gregory Boulevard in Norwalk. Reservations are recommended. The box office reservation line is: 203-854-6830. Suggested donation is $25 and will help to support the non-profit organization's future programming.
Theatre Artists Workshop Presents GOD OF CARNAGE

The Theatre Artists Workshop in Norwalk will present a staged reading of the Broadway hit 'God of Carnage' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, on November 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and November 18 at 3 p.m. Theatre Artists Workshop is located at 5 Gregory Boulevard in Norwalk. Reservations are recommended. The box office reservation line is: 203-854-6830. Suggested donation is $25 and will help to support the non-profit organization's future programming.
Albee's Classic WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLFF Plays The Palm Canyon Theatre October 18-21

 In a haze of reality and misguided fantasy, four characters present the critically acclaimed play Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on the Palm Canyon Theatre stage October 18-21. First staged in 1962, writer Edward Albee promptly won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play (1962-63) and the Tony Award for Best Play (1963). The play happens over the course of one night and includes games of marital torment and verbal tirades with hints of infidelity and deception sprinkled throughout an unconventional encounter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sandy Dennis been in?

Sandy Dennis has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Sandy Dennis been in?

Sandy Dennis has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Sandy Dennis been nominated for?

Sandy Dennis has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "Any Wednesday." Additionally, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in "A Thousand Clowns." Furthermore, she was recognized with a Theatre World Award for her performance in "Face of a Hero."

What awards has Sandy Dennis won?

Sandy Dennis has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "Any Wednesday." Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in "A Thousand Clowns." She also received the Theatre World Award for her performance in "Face of a Hero."

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