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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Royal Court Theatre Return Engagement, 2019
Eric Miller

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre, New York Debut, 2018
Eric

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Ames

[Broadway]
1992
Edward

[West End]
Original London Production, 1987
Performer


Movies

Cry of the Banshee
[ 1970 ] Villager
Angel
[ 1982 ] Danny
Loose Connections
[ 1983 ] Harry
The Company of Wolves
[ 1984 ] Young Groom
The Doctor and the Devils
[ 1985 ] Timothy Broom
Life Is Sweet
[ 1990 ] Patsy
The Crying Game
[ 1992 ] Fergus
Bad Behaviour
[ 1993 ] Gerry McAllister
Princess Caraboo
[ 1994 ] Gutch
Ready to Wear
[ 1994 ] Milo O Brannigan
Angie
[ 1994 ] Noel
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
[ 1994 ] Santiago
All Men Are Mortal
[ 1995 ] Fosca
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
[ 1995 ] Nikos
The Last of the High Kings
[ 1996 ] Cab Driver
Michael Collins
[ 1996 ] Ned Broy
Trojan Eddie
[ 1996 ] Trojan Eddie
Hacks
[ 1997 ] Brian
Double Tap
[ 1997 ] Cypher
The Butcher Boy
[ 1997 ] Da Brady
Fever Pitch
[ 1997 ] Ray, the Governor
The Break
[ 1997 ] Sean Dowd
This Is My Father
[ 1998 ] Mission Priest
Still Crazy
[ 1998 ] Tony Costello
The Life Before This
[ 1999 ] Brian
Guinevere
[ 1999 ] Connie Fitzpatrick
In Dreams
[ 1999 ] Doctor Silverman
The End of the Affair
[ 1999 ] Henry Miles
I Could Read the Sky
[ 1999 ] P.J.
The Musketeer
[ 2001 ] Cardinal Richelieu
On the Edge
[ 2001 ] Dr. Figure
Feardotcom
[ 2002 ] Alistair
Evelyn
[ 2002 ] Michael Beattie
Bloom
[ 2003 ] Leopold Bloom
Proud
[ 2004 ] Barney Garvey
The I Inside
[ 2004 ] Doctor Newman
Control
[ 2004 ] Dr. Arlo Penner
The Halo Effect
[ 2004 ] Fatso
The Confessor
[ 2004 ] McCaran
Breakfast on Pluto
[ 2005 ] Bertie
Tara Road
[ 2005 ] Colm Maguire
V for Vendetta
[ 2005 ] Finch
River Queen
[ 2005 ] Francis
Sixty Six
[ 2006 ] Dr. Barrie
Sisters
[ 2006 ] Dr. Philip Lacan
The Reaping
[ 2007 ] Father Costigan
Until Death
[ 2007 ] Gabriel Callaghan
Stuck
[ 2007 ] Thom Bardo
The Devil's Mercy
[ 2008 ] Tyler
The Heavy
[ 2009 ] Anawalt
Heidi 4 Paws
[ 2009 ] Doctor
Spy(Ies)
[ 2009 ] M. Palmer
Nothing Personal
[ 2009 ] Martin
Child of the Dead End
[ 2009 ] Patrick MacGill
Ondine
[ 2009 ] Priest
Stella Days
[ 2011 ] Brendan McSweeney
Blackthorn
[ 2011 ] Mackinley
Underworld: Awakening
[ 2012 ] Dr. Jacob Lane
Tasting Menu
[ 2013 ] Walter
The Curse of Styria
[ 2014 ] Dr. Hill
Out of the Dark
[ 2014 ] Jordan
Ruby Strangelove Young Witch
[ 2015 ] Danforth
Greta
[ 2018 ] Brian Cody
Black '47
[ 2018 ] Conneely
Cyprus Avenue
[ 2019 ] Eric Miller
Nightride
[ 2021 ] Joe

TV Shows

Crossroads
Pepe Costa
Dickensian
Inspector Bucket
Horrible Histories
Narrator
I Didn't Know You Cared
Carter Brandon

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 1993 - Distinguished Performance Award

Stephen Rea, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Debut Performance

Stephen ReaSomeone to Watch Over Me

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Stephen Rea , Someone Who'll Watch Over Me

News


Adelaide Festival Announces 2025 Program

Adelaide Festival has announced its 40th program, promising a suite of international and Australian productions and artists which will further enhance its 65-year reputation as Australia's premier international festival.
Apple TV+ Sets Release Date for New Conspiracy Thriller PRIME TARGET

Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for the new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target” starring SAG Award winner Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus,” “One Day”) and Quintessa Swindell (“Black Adam,” “In Treatment”).
Further Performances Added For WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT at @sohoplace

Further performances announced for WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT by Nassim Soleimanpour. The award-winning international hit continues to captivate audiences with its unique theatrical experience.
Jonathan Pryce, Michael Sheen & More to Star in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT @sohoplace

The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. Learn how to purchase tickets.
POWER AND LIGHT World Premiere to Open at Theatre 40 in March

'Power and Light' is a new play about the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla in the development of electricity. Tickets are $35.
Cultural Sovereignty Centre-Stage As Ukrainian Production Of Brian Friel's TRANSLATIONS Comes To The Abbey This June

Ukraine's national theatre – the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre – will bring its production of Brian Friel's Translations to the Abbey stage from Tuesday, 20th – Saturday, 24th of June, the Abbey Theatre has announced.
Theatre Director Nancy Meckler Releases New Book 'Notes From the Rehearsal Room'

Theatre director Nancy Meckler’s book Notes from the Rehearsal Room is intended for anyone interested, professionally or as a theatregoer, in what is involved in turning words on a page into a theatrical event.
Cast Announced For SALT-WATER MOON at Finborough Theatre

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the UK premiere of David French's classic Salt-Water Moon opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 (Press Nights: Thursday, 5 January 2023 and Friday, 6 January 2023 at 7.30pm). It's a splendid moon-filled night in Coley's Point in 1926.
VIDEO: Emily Blunt & Chaske Spencer Star in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH Trailer

An Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke (Emily Blunt), and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. The series includes Rafe Spall (The Salisbury Poisonings), Tom Hughes (A Discovery of Witches), and more.Watch the new video trailer now!
VIDEO: Emily Blunt & Chaske Spencer Star in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH Series Trailer

Prime Video debuted the video teaser trailer for the upcoming Western drama series The English, starring Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place franchise, Sicario, Oppenheimer) and Chaske Spencer (Wild Indian, Echo), along with its premiere date. The English is an epic chase Western, from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick.
Photos: First Look at Emily Blunt in Prime Video's THE ENGLISH

Prime Video released the official first-look photos for the upcoming limited series The English, starring Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place franchise, Sicario, Oppenheimer) and Chaske Spencer (Wild Indian, Echo). The series is from award-winning writer and director Hugo Blick (The Honourable Woman, Black Earth Rising, The Shadow Line).
Nicholas Barasch, David Baida, Kerry Conte & More to Star in World Premiere of THE BUTCHER BOY at Irish Rep

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today casting for the World Premiere of the new musical The Butcher Boy, featuring book, music & lyrics by Asher Muldoon. The Butcher Boy will begin previews on the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage on July 21, 2022 and is set to open on August 1 for a limited run through September 11, 2022.
World Premiere of New Musical THE BUTCHER BOY & More Announced for Irish Rep Summer 2022 Season

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today two productions for their Summer 2022 season. A brand new production of Yes! Reflections of Molly Bloom, and the World Premiere of the new musical The Butcher Boy.
Irish Artists To Host SOLIDARITY " A Night To Support The People Of Ukraine At The Abbey Theatre

The Abbey Theatre is proudly partnering with a group of independent Irish artists for SOLIDARITY, a night of performances, poetry and song to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.
DEATH, WITH BENEFITS Opens January 27 At Theatre 40

Theatre 40 presents Death, with Benefits. This world premiere engagement of a dark comedy, by John Strysik is directed by Jeff G. Rack. 
ArtsEmerson Presents WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

ArtsEmerson, Boston's leading presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, is thrilled to bring Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's original play, White Rabbit Red Rabbit to audiences as a virtual theatre offering from December 07 – 12, 2021.
An Grianán Theatre Presents THE ENEMY WITHIN By Brian Friel

Letterkenny's An Grianán Theatre embarks on its most ambitious production to date with a full professional production of Brian Friel's The Enemy Within. Starring Donegal native Seán McGinley in the lead role of Columba/Colmcille, the production will be one the key events in the Colmcille 1500, which celebrates the life and legacy of Colmcille 1500 years from his birth.
Theatre 40 Will Perform a Reading of POWER & LIGHT This Week

Theatre 40 will present a play reading on YouTube of a new work by John Strysik, Power & Light. Thomas Edison and Nikolai Tesla: The War That Lit the World. Pioneering scientists in electronics, they were rivals with differing viewpoints on delivering energy. Edison was about the money, while Tesla was more a believer in free energy for all. Commerce won.
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT To Live-Stream From Perseverance Theatre

No rehearsals. No director. No set. A different actor reads the script cold for the first time at each performance. This is White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour, an utterly unique theatrical experience that live-streams from Perseverance Theatre April 16 through May 2.
The Abbey Theatre and the GAA Presents 14 Voices from the Bloodied Field

This month, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Abbey Theatre partners for the first time with the G.A.A. to give voice to the 14 men, woman, and children who were killed in Croke Park on that day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stephen Rea been in?

Stephen Rea has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Stephen Rea been in?

Stephen Rea has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Stephen Rea's first West End show?

Stephen Rea's first West End show was High Society which opened in 1987

What awards has Stephen Rea been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Someone Who'll Watch Over Me, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Someone to Watch Over Me and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Someone Who'll Watch Over Me.

What awards has Stephen Rea won?

Stephen Rea has won the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Someone Who'll Watch Over Me and the Best Debut Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Someone to Watch Over Me.

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