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Brian F. O'Byrne is an Irish actor known for his work on stage, television, and film. He was born on May 28, 1967, in Mullagh, County Cavan, Ireland. O'Byrne began his acting career in the early 1990s and quickly established himself as a talented performer.
O'Byrne made his Broadway debut in 1997 in the play "The Beauty Queen of Leenane," which earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He went on to receive two more Tony nominations for his roles in "The Lonesome West" (1999) and "Doubt" (2005). In addition to his work on Broadway, O'Byrne has also appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions, including "The Sisters Rosensweig," "The Exonerated," and "The Coast of Utopia."
In addition to his stage work, O'Byrne has also appeared in several television shows and films. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Detective Keith Duffy in the HBO series "Oz," which ran from 1997 to 2003. He has also had recurring roles on the television shows "FlashForward" and "Aquarius."
O'Byrne has also appeared in several films, including "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" (2007), and "The International" (2009). He received critical acclaim for his performance in the 2008 film "The Hurt Locker," for which he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
In 2016, O'Byrne returned to Broadway in the play "The Crucible," in which he played the role of Deputy Governor Danforth. The production received critical acclaim and earned O'Byrne a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play.
Most recently, O'Byrne starred in the HBO miniseries "The Plot Against America," which premiered in March 2020. He played the role of Herman Levin in the series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Philip Roth.

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Brian F. O'Byrne STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2014
Anthony

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Alexander Herzen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Alexander Herzen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Alexander Herzen

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Ian

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Father Flynn

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Father Flynn

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2004
Ralph

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ralph

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Vic

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Valene Connor

[Broadway]
1998
Pato Dooley

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Pato Dooley

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Merryweather

[Off-Broadway]
1993
James Hennessy

[Broadway]
1993
Tom Valiunus [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Philly Cullen


Brian F. O'Byrne Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, Outside Mullingar

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Brían F. O'Byrne, The Coast of Utopia

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, The Coast of Utopia


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

Brian F. O'Byrne, Doubt


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

Brian F. O’Byrne, Doubt


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

Brian F. O'Byrne, Doubt

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

Brian F. O'Byrne, Doubt


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, Frozen


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, Frozen

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, Frozen


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Brian F. O'Byrne, Frozen


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, Frozen

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, The Lonesome West

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Brian F. O'Byrne, The Beauty Queen of Leenane

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Brian F. O'Byrne FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brian F. O'Byrne been in?

Brian F. O'Byrne has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Brian F. O'Byrne been in?

Brian F. O'Byrne has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brian F. O'Byrne been nominated for?

Brian F. O'Byrne has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Outside Mullingar," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "If There Is I Haven't Found It Yet," and Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "The Coast of Utopia." He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Coast of Utopia." Other nominations include Best Leading Actor in a Play by the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Doubt," Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "Doubt," and Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Doubt." O'Byrne received nominations for Best Featured Actor in a Play by the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actress - Play by the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Lead Actor by The Lortels, all for "Frozen." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Frozen." O'Byrne's other nominations include Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Lonesome West" and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane."

What awards has Brian F. O'Byrne won?

Brian F. O'Byrne has won several awards for his performances on Broadway. These include Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Doubt." He also won Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Frozen." Additionally, he received the Outstanding Lead Actor award at The Lortels for "Frozen" and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production.

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