Len Cariou
Latest News on Len Cariou:
New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings (Nov 21, 2024)
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know (Nov 22, 2024)
Final Season of BLUE BLOODS Coming to DVD in December (Oct 21, 2024)
New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings (Nov 21, 2024)
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know (Nov 22, 2024)
Final Season of BLUE BLOODS Coming to DVD in December (Oct 21, 2024)
BIO
Len Cariou is a Canadian stage actor, singer and stage director. He gained prominence for his portrayal of Sweeney Todd in the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979) alongside Angela Lansbury for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He also received Tony nominations for his roles in the Betty Comden and Adolph Green musical Applause (1970), and the Sondheim musical A Little Night Music (1973).
He is also known for his film roles in A Little Night Music (1977), The Four Seasons (1981), Thirteen Days (2000), About Schmidt (2002), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Prisoners (2013), and Spotlight (2015). He portrayed Franklin D. Roosevelt in the HBO film Into the Storm (2009) for which he received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He also is known for his recurring television roles in Murder, She Wrote (1985-1992), Brotherhood (2005-2006), and Damages (2010). Since 2010, he has starred as the patriarch Henry Reagan, NYPD Police Commissioner (retired), in the multi-generational CBS series Blue Bloods.
Photos
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Harry Townsend
Productions
Writing
Conceived by
Movies
A Little Night Music
[ 1977 ] Frederick Egerman
[ 1977 ] Frederick Egerman
Drying Up the Streets
[ 1978 ] Larry
[ 1978 ] Larry
The Four Seasons
[ 1981 ] Nick Callan
[ 1981 ] Nick Callan
Lady in White
[ 1988 ] Phil Terragrossa
[ 1988 ] Phil Terragrossa
Getting In
[ 1994 ] Dr. Lionel Higgs, Dr. Ezekial Higgs
[ 1994 ] Dr. Lionel Higgs, Dr. Ezekial Higgs
Never Talk to Strangers
[ 1995 ] Henry Taylor
[ 1995 ] Henry Taylor
Executive Decision
[ 1996 ] Secretary of Defense Charles White
[ 1996 ] Secretary of Defense Charles White
Thirteen Days
[ 2000 ] Dean Acheson
[ 2000 ] Dean Acheson
About Schmidt
[ 2002 ] Ray Nichols
[ 2002 ] Ray Nichols
Secret Window
[ 2004 ] Sheriff Dave Newsome
[ 2004 ] Sheriff Dave Newsome
Boynton Beach Club
[ 2005 ] Jack
[ 2005 ] Jack
The Greatest Game Ever Played
[ 2005 ] Stedman Comstock
[ 2005 ] Stedman Comstock
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Mr. Beech
[ 2006 ] Mr. Beech
1408
[ 2007 ] Mike's Father
[ 2007 ] Mike's Father
The Onion Movie
[ 2008 ] Norm Archer
[ 2008 ] Norm Archer
Prisoners
[ 2013 ] Father Patrick Dunn
[ 2013 ] Father Patrick Dunn
Spotlight
[ 2015 ] Cardinal Law
[ 2015 ] Cardinal Law
Death Wish
[ 2018 ] Ben
[ 2018 ] Ben
Bumblebee
[ 2018 ] Uncle Hank
[ 2018 ] Uncle Hank
TV Shows
Blue Bloods
Henry Reagan
Henry Reagan
Brotherhood
Judd Fitzgerald
Judd Fitzgerald
Law & Order
Edgar Beezley, Mac Geller, Captain Allard Bunker
Edgar Beezley, Mac Geller, Captain Allard Bunker
Murder, She Wrote
Michael Hagarty, Monsignore O'Shaugnessy
Michael Hagarty, Monsignore O'Shaugnessy
The Outer Limits
Doc Wells, Father Anton Jonascu
Doc Wells, Father Anton Jonascu
Awards and Nominations
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2024 - John Willis Awards for Lifetime Achievement
Len Cariou
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Len Cariou, Harry Townsend's Last Stand
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Len CariouCopenhagen
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Len CariouDinner Party
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Actor - Play
Len Cariou , Speed of Darkness
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Len Cariou, Sweeney Todd
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Len Cariou, Sweeney Todd
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Len Cariou , A Little Night Music
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1970 - Performance
Len CariouHenry V
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1970 - Performance
Len Cariou, Applause
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Len Cariou, Applause
Videos
Video: Watch Lea Salonga Perform 'Love Who You Love' at BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023
Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2023
Video: SWEENEY TODD Opening Night Brings Out Lin-Manuel Miranda, Len Cariou And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2023
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND at New York City Center
by Alan Henry - Dec 3, 2019
TV: Len Cariou, Craig Bierko & More Explain What HARRY TOWNSEND'S LAST STAND Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2019
VIDEO: Lea Salonga, Jett Pangan Preview 'A Little Priest' from SWEENEY TODD
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 25, 2019
TV: What Went on Backstage at Broadway Backwards? Go Behind the Scenes!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, November 3- Michael Cerveris and Patti LuPone Get Bloody in 2005's SWEENEY TODD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2017
VIDEO: Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley Explain How They Pulled Off Broadway for Orlando Project
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 23, 2016
VIDEO: Broadway for Orlando 'What the World Needs Now' on MAYA & MARTY
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 22, 2016
VIDEO: Broadway for Orlando Records 'What the World Needs Now'; Available Now
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Offers Look Inside the 'Broadway for Orlando' Benefit Single Recording Session
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2016
News
New Musical CALL ME FROM THE GRAVE Will Receive Developmental Readings
Amas Musical Theatre will present developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.
Amas Musical Theatre will present developmental readings of Call Me From the Grave, a new musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Romano, and book by Harold Hodge, Jr. at Ripley-Grier Studios.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
Final Season of BLUE BLOODS Coming to DVD in December
Tom Selleck returns as New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan when BLUE BLOODS: THE FINAL SEASON arrives on DVD December 17 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Learn all the special features and how to order the new DVD set.
Tom Selleck returns as New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan when BLUE BLOODS: THE FINAL SEASON arrives on DVD December 17 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Learn all the special features and how to order the new DVD set.
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025
The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
Theatre Aspen to Present Six New Works at SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL
Theatre Aspen revealed the six newworks selected for the fifth annual Solo Flights Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Aspen revealed the six newworks selected for the fifth annual Solo Flights Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
NOTES FROM A NARCISSISTIC NEGRO AND OTHER N WORDS to Play United Solo Festival
Theatre Beyond Broadway has announced the world premiere production of Notes from a Narcissistic Negro and Other N Words as part of the United Solo Fesitival Fall 2024 at Theatre Row.
Theatre Beyond Broadway has announced the world premiere production of Notes from a Narcissistic Negro and Other N Words as part of the United Solo Fesitival Fall 2024 at Theatre Row.
RENEE KATZ SINGS IRVING BERLIN - LOST IN HIS ARMS is Coming to Don't Tell Mama
Don’t Tell Mama will present Renee Katz in “Renee Katz Sings Irving Berlin---Lost In His Arms”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Don’t Tell Mama will present Renee Katz in “Renee Katz Sings Irving Berlin---Lost In His Arms”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.
THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.
Len Cariou, Santino Fontana and More Join SONDHEIM TONIGHT! With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana, Emily Skinner, Tony Yazbeck, Amy Owens, and special guest vocalist: Len Cariou will join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of Stephen Sondheim next month.
Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana, Emily Skinner, Tony Yazbeck, Amy Owens, and special guest vocalist: Len Cariou will join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of Stephen Sondheim next month.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
Photos: Norm Lewis Concludes SUMMERTIME (Special Tony Edition) at 54 Below
Each night of Norm Lewis's SUMMERTIME show at 54 Below was a different kind of magic and, lucky me, living so nearby, I was able to capture all the award-winning guests and high-profile friends. So, here for Norm Lewis, who brought summer early to all of us at 54 Below, is a scrapbook of his seven nights and special guests, both on stage and off.
Each night of Norm Lewis's SUMMERTIME show at 54 Below was a different kind of magic and, lucky me, living so nearby, I was able to capture all the award-winning guests and high-profile friends. So, here for Norm Lewis, who brought summer early to all of us at 54 Below, is a scrapbook of his seven nights and special guests, both on stage and off.
Photos: Inside and Backstage at the 78th Annual Theatre World Awards
The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
The historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony was held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 at the Marquis Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
Photos: Inside Amas Musical Theatre's 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert
Check out photos from Amas Musical Theatre's gala! See who was in attendance and learn more about the honorees.
Check out photos from Amas Musical Theatre's gala! See who was in attendance and learn more about the honorees.
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards
The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!
The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!
Patrick Page, OH, MARY!, and More Nominated For Off Broadway Alliance Awards
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
The Off Broadway Alliance has announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Seana McKenna Will Receive Stratford Festival's Legacy Award
The Stratford Festival has announced that actor and director Seana McKenna will receive the 2024 Legacy Award at a gala celebration on September 23 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel.
The Stratford Festival has announced that actor and director Seana McKenna will receive the 2024 Legacy Award at a gala celebration on September 23 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel.
Stars In The House To Livestream THE BROADWAY SITZPROBE EXPERIENCE: SHE LOVES ME On May 6
On May 6, from 7 PM ET to 10 PM ET, Stars in the House, the award-winning streaming variety/fundraising show co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson, will livestream The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience: She Loves Me.
On May 6, from 7 PM ET to 10 PM ET, Stars in the House, the award-winning streaming variety/fundraising show co-hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson, will livestream The Broadway Sitzprobe Experience: She Loves Me.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Len Cariou been in?
Len Cariou has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has Len Cariou been in?
Len Cariou has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Len Cariou been nominated for?
John Willis Awards for Lifetime Achievement (Theatre World Awards) for , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Harry Townsend's Last Stand, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Copenhagen , Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dinner Party, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Speed of Darkness, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Henry V, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Applause and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Applause.
What awards has Len Cariou won?
Len Cariou has won the John Willis Awards for Lifetime Achievement (Theatre World Awards), Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Henry Vand. He also received Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Applause.
How many shows has Len Cariou written?
Len Cariou has written 1 shows including Broadway and the Bard (Conceived by).
Videos