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BIO

Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Kostya

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jacob

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premiere, 2017
Michael

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Developmental Reading, 2016
Kent

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Edward Bloom

[Broadway]
2012
Jack

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Uncle Peck

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Agent Carl Hanratty

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Jeffrey Skilling

[Broadway]
20th Anniversary Revival, 2008
Charlie Fox [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Adam

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Adam

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Jean-François Millet

Widow Daisy Tillou

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Freddy Benson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Freddy

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2004
Freddy Benson

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Freddy

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Freddy [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

Fiyero

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Fiyero

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2002
Jigger Craigin

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jamie

Jamie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Camille Raquin

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Jerry Levine

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis [Replacement]

Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]

Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]

Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Emcee

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer


Movies

Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
Looking for an Echo
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Clay
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Steve
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
Disconnect
[ 2012 ] Peter
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
Good Posture
[ 2019 ] Neil
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Peanut
Luce
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
Give or Take
[ 2020 ] Ted
Flag Day
[ 2021 ] Doc
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Rex

TV Shows

Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Distinguished Performance Award

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Norbert Leo ButzBuicks


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

Videos

News


Photos: Norbert Leo Butz, Keegan-Michael Key, & More at A COMPLETE UNKNOWN NY Premiere

On Friday, December 13, the SVA Theatre and Hotel Chelsea hosted the New York premiere and after-party for A Complete Unknown. In attendance was director James Mangold along with film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz­, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening below!
Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Musical Biopic

Timothée Chalamet plays the iconic musician Bob Dylan in James Mangold's new biopic A Complete Unknown. Ahead of the film's December 25 release in theaters, check out what critics thought of the film here! 
Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Receives Early Access IMAX Screenings

Exclusive ‘A Complete Unknown: IMAX Early Access’ screenings will be held at select IMAX theatres, beginning on December 18 in AMC, Regal, Cineplex and Cinemark locations.
Video: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Featurette Spotlights Live Singing on Set

Searchlight Pictures has released a new featurette of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, which spotlights Timothee Chalamet as he sings and plays live on set in character as the iconic musician. Watch it now!
Original WICKED Cast Album Streams Increase Ahead of Movie Soundtrack

With the Wicked movie and accompanying soundtrack finally arriving tomorrow, Broadway fans are returning to a tried-and-true classic. This past week, listeners are increasingly tuning into the Wicked Original Broadway cast album on Spotify.
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!
THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Video: How Well Does Norbert Leo Butz Recall His Old Lines?

We know him as Fiyero, Edward Bloom, Carl Hanratty, and more- but how well does Norbert Leo Butz know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines.
Video: Timothée Chalamet Sings 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' as Bob Dylan

Searchlight Pictures has released a new music video of Timothee Chalamet singing Subterranean Homesick Blues as the iconic musician Bob Dylan. Watch and hear Chalamet's rendition of the influential song!
Video: Timothée Chalamet Sings Live in New Featurette for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN

Get a first look at a new video from Searchlight Pictures, showcasing Timothee Chalamet's live vocals in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Watch it now!
Theatre Raleigh Presents Award-Winning Play CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS

Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming production, 'Curse of the Starving Class' from Nov 6-17, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City

To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer  and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night! 
Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR Preview

Watch a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The cast of Vladimir features two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can, A Complete Unknown), Erin Darke (“Good Girl Revolt'), and more. Watch the video!
Video: Timothée Chalamet, Norbert Leo Butz, & More Star in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN New Trailer

Searchlight Pictures has just released the full trailer for A Complete Unknown, the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. Watch it now!
Review: Moonbox Productions DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is a Devilish Delight

What did our critic think of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Moonbox Productions? Read the review...
Exclusive: Norbert Leo Butz Talks Theatre and Football Connections for AMERICAN SPORTS STORY

BroadwayWorld sat down with Norbert Leo Butz to discuss how he approached the role of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finding his humanity, and how the worlds of football and theater are perhaps more similar than people think.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thou Shalt Not , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Last 5 Years and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thou Shalt Not.

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz won?

Norbert Leo Butz has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for My Fair Lady. At the Drama Desk Awards, he earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award for Catch Me If You Can, as well as the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Additionally, he received the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Catch Me If You Can and the Best Leading Actor in a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and was honored with the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. He won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Moreover, he was recognized as Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Buicks and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Last 5 Years.

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