Austin Pendleton
Birth Place: Warren, OH, USA
Latest News on Austin Pendleton:
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons (Feb 17, 2026)
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag (Feb 5, 2026)
Cady McClain To Lead BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA NYC Premiere (Jan 29, 2026)
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons (Feb 17, 2026)
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag (Feb 5, 2026)
Cady McClain To Lead BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA NYC Premiere (Jan 29, 2026)
BIO
endleton is known as a prolific character actor on the stage and screen, whose six-decade career has included roles in films including Catch-22 (1970); What's Up, Doc? (1972); The Front Page (1974); The Muppet Movie (1979), Short Circuit (1986); Mr. & Mrs. Bridge (1990); My Cousin Vinny (1992); Guarding Tess (1994); Amistad (1997); A Beautiful Mind (2001), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nomination; and Finding Nemo (2003).
Pendleton received a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play for the Broadway revival of The Little Foxes in 1981 starring Elizabeth Taylor. He received Obie and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Performance in The Last Sweet Days of Issac in 1970, and an additional Special Drama Desk Award for being a "Renaissance Man of the American Theatre" in 2007. He received an additional Obie Award for directing the Off-Broadway revival of Three Sisters in 2011.
Pendleton's recent Broadway credits include acting in Choir Boy in 2016 and The Minutes in 2022, and directing Between Riverside and Crazy, also in 2022.
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Tuck Milligan, Dee Pelletier, Michael Leigh Cook, Christopher Innvar, Carmen Berkeley, Alexia Pores, Juan Arturo, Alena Acker, Austin Pendleton, Lea Delaria, Tim Daly, Eliud Garcia, Emily Mann, Bradley James Tejada, Jean Lichty, Dan Teixeira, Keith Randolph Smith, Robert Dohman, Buzz Roddy and Daphne Rubin-Vega
Date:
12/18/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
Michael Leigh Cook, Christopher Innvar, Austin Pendleton, Carmen Berkeley, Lea Delaria, Tim Daly, Director Emily Mann, Eliud Garcia, Jean Lichty, Dan Teixeira Keith Randolph Smith, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Bradley James Tejada
Date:
12/18/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of La Femme Theatre's THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
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Audrey Francis, Sally Murphy, Rajiv Joseph, Jon Michael Hill (kneeling), Yasen Peyankov, James Vincent Meredith, Celeste Cooper, Namir Smallwood, Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis (kneeling), Cliff Chamberlain, Austin Pendleton and Caroline Neff
Date:
03/20/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Otto Kringelein [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Charley (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1970
Isaac
Performer
Isaac
[Off-Broadway]
1962
Jonathan
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Special Citations
Austin Pendleton
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Austin Pendleton, The Minutes
winner
- 2015 - Legend of off-Broadway Honoree
Austin Pendleton
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Austin Pendleton, Between Riverside and Crazy
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director
Austin Pendleton, Between Riverside and Crazy
winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Directing
Austin PendletonThe Three Sisters
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Direction of a Play
Austin Pendleton, The Little Foxes
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Performance
Austin Pendleton, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac
winner
Obie Awards - 1970 - Performance
Austin Pendleton , The Last Sweet Days of Isaac
Videos
Video: First Look at DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-03-16 15:05:53
Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Red Carpet - 2022-12-22 09:02:35
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Opening Night - 2022-12-21 10:02:15
Video: Common Opens Up About Making His Broadway Debut in BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2022-12-03 12:00:20
Video: Common and Company Get Ready to Bring BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-11-26 08:00:20
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Says She Almost Didn't Star in RATCHED on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-24 09:19:26
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-18 08:30:51
VIDEO: Armie Hammer and Tracy Letts Talk Starring in THE MINUTES
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-03-09 11:13:25
TV: Watch THE MINUTES Marquee Get Installed at the Cort Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-01-10 16:32:01
News
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026
Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
Cady McClain To Lead BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA NYC Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Five Evenings Theater in association with New Wave Arts Theatre Collective and EventMuze present the New York premiere of BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a new play with music, beginning February 12 at West End Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Five Evenings Theater in association with New Wave Arts Theatre Collective and EventMuze present the New York premiere of BENEATH THE ICE OF THE VISTULA, a new play with music, beginning February 12 at West End Theater.
Rubicon Theatre Company Reveals Cast For THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film. Directed by Jenny Sullivan and featuring Joseph Fuqua, the show runs from February 11 to March 1, 2026, at Rubicon Theatre in Ventura.
THE LITTLE FOXES Comes to Island City Stage This Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Ambition, avarice and intrigue punctuate Island City Stage's production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, a searing Broadway and silver screen classic now showing through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Island City Stage Will Present THE LITTLE FOXES By Lillian Hellman
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2025
Island City Stage will present THE LITTLE FOXES by Lillian Hellman as part of its Fort Lauderdale season. The production is directed by Michael Leeds and features a cast of regional and national performers.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2025
Island City Stage will present THE LITTLE FOXES by Lillian Hellman as part of its Fort Lauderdale season. The production is directed by Michael Leeds and features a cast of regional and national performers.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE SECOND HURRICANE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: PREDICTOR Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025
On Sunday, December 14th the cast and crew of Predictor celebrated the show's Off-Broadway Premiere at The AMT Theater (354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036). Check out photos of the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025
On Sunday, December 14th the cast and crew of Predictor celebrated the show's Off-Broadway Premiere at The AMT Theater (354 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036). Check out photos of the event.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; THE SECOND HURRICANE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
La Femme Theatre Productions to Bring Back and Expand WOMEN IN AGENCY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
La Femme Theatre Productions is bringing back and expanding its Women in Agency Festival, which first launched in summer 2025 to spotlight bold young voices and spirited new work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
La Femme Theatre Productions is bringing back and expanding its Women in Agency Festival, which first launched in summer 2025 to spotlight bold young voices and spirited new work.
Industry Reading of LIFE IS SMALL Will Be Directed By Austin Pendleton For Savage Wonder Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Savage Wonder Arts Center will present an exclusive industry reading of Life Is Small by Douglas Gearhart this month. Learn more about the upcoming reading here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Savage Wonder Arts Center will present an exclusive industry reading of Life Is Small by Douglas Gearhart this month. Learn more about the upcoming reading here!
Caitlin Kinnunen To Star In PREDICTOR New York Premiere at AMT Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will star as Meg Crane, the woman who invented the home pregnancy test, in the New York Premiere of Predictor. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will star as Meg Crane, the woman who invented the home pregnancy test, in the New York Premiere of Predictor. Learn more!
Interview: Jon Viktor Corpuz of A DRIVING BEAT at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Oct 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld talks to Jon Viktor Corpuz, star of Jordan Ramirez Puckett's 'A Driving Beat' in its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley October 29 to November 23 in Mountain View.
by Jim Munson - Oct 28, 2025
BroadwayWorld talks to Jon Viktor Corpuz, star of Jordan Ramirez Puckett's 'A Driving Beat' in its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley October 29 to November 23 in Mountain View.
Austin Pendleton To Perform at TNC's Village Halloween Costume Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Veteran actor, director, and playwright Austin Pendleton will add star power to Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball this year, performing songs in the Community Cabaret. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Veteran actor, director, and playwright Austin Pendleton will add star power to Theater for the New City's Village Halloween Costume Ball this year, performing songs in the Community Cabaret. Learn more!
DIVINA: A FANTASY CABARET Starring Regina Gibson to be Presented at Prime Stage Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
Regina Gibson will bring her Divina: A Fantasy Cabaret one-woman stage show to New Hazlett Theater as part of Prime Stage Theatre's 2025-26 Monday Specials Series. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
Regina Gibson will bring her Divina: A Fantasy Cabaret one-woman stage show to New Hazlett Theater as part of Prime Stage Theatre's 2025-26 Monday Specials Series. Learn more.
Photos: John Patrick Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION Opens At The Flea
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Austin Pendleton will direct a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation at The Flea in Tribeca, starring Mary Testa and Wade McCollum. See photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
Austin Pendleton will direct a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation at The Flea in Tribeca, starring Mary Testa and Wade McCollum. See photos of the production.
AMT International Film Festival Returns with André De Shields & More
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
This Halloween weekend, the AMT International Film Festival is returning to the award-winning AMT Theater with new titles featuring Tony Award Winner André De Shields, Broadway veteran Lance Roberts, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
This Halloween weekend, the AMT International Film Festival is returning to the award-winning AMT Theater with new titles featuring Tony Award Winner André De Shields, Broadway veteran Lance Roberts, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Austin Pendleton been in?
Austin Pendleton has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Austin Pendleton been in?
Austin Pendleton has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Austin Pendleton been nominated for?
Special Citations (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Minutes, Legend of off-Broadway Honoree () for , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Directing (Obie Awards) for The Three Sisters, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Little Foxes, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac and Performance (Obie Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.
What awards has Austin Pendleton won?
Austin Pendleton has received several notable awards throughout his career. He earned Special Citations from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and was honored as a Legend of Off-Broadway. He won the Obie Award for Directing The Three Sisters, as well as the Obie Award for Performance in The Last Sweet Days of Isaac. Additionally, Pendleton received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance in The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.
How many shows has Austin Pendleton written?
Austin Pendleton has written 6 shows including Booth is Back in Town (Bookwriter), The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Bookwriter), Booth (Playwright), Uncle Bob (Playwright), Orson's Shadow (Playwright), A Minister's Wife (Bookwriter).
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