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Denis Arndt BIO

Recent credits include The Night Alive (Geffen Playhouse), Prospero in Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s The Tempest. Also at OSF: title roles in King Lear, Titus Andronicus, Brand, The Father and Coriolanus as well as The Dance of Death, The Devil’s Disciple, A Moon for the Misbegotten, Long Day’s Journey into Night, Wild Oats, Othello, The Entertainer. New York theatre: Soapy Smith in The Ballad of Soapy Smith, Richard II (The Public Theater). Regional theatres include Seattle Repertory Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Alley Theatre, A Contemporary Theatre, The Studio Theatre, Artists Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Intiman Theatre, Arena Stage, Goodman Theatre. TV/film: Basic Instinct, Distant Thunder, Metro, Dolphin Tale 2, Bandidas, Sniper 3, Anacondas, S.W.A.T., Undisputed, How to Make an American Quilt, Firebeetle, Serious Money, "Grey's Anatomy," "Supernatural," "Boston Legal," "24," "The Practice," "CSI."

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Denis Arndt STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World premiere, 2017
Abel Brown

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alex

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Earl of Northumberland

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Jefferson Randolph


Denis Arndt Movies

Distant Thunder
[ 1988 ] Larry
We're Talkin' Serious Money
[ 1992 ] Jacubick
Basic Instinct
[ 1992 ] Lt. Phil Walker
How to Make an American Quilt
[ 1995 ] James
Metro
[ 1997 ] Captain Frank Solis
Blast
[ 2000 ] Sheriff
Dead Heat
[ 2002 ] Dr. Ivan Barnes
Undisputed
[ 2002 ] Warden Lipscom
S.W.A.T.
[ 2003 ] Sgt. Howard
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
[ 2004 ] CEO
Bandidas
[ 2006 ] Ashe
Dolphin Tale 2
[ 2014 ] Dennis, Disabled Vet

Denis Arndt TV Shows

Annie McGuire
Nick McGuire
L.A. Law
Jack Sollers
Life Goes On
Earl, Coach Delano
Picket Fences
Franklin Dell
The Practice
A.D.A. Roland Hill, A.A.G. Quentin Reynolds, Defense Attorney Robertson

Denis Arndt Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Denis Arndt, Heisenberg

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

Denis Arndt, Heisenberg

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production

Denis ArndtJuno and the Paycock

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Denis Arndt News


Review: An Eye-Opening STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee Premieres at Tamparep


Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men is a 2014 Dramatic Comedy that premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theatre in New York City on November 7, 2014. Directed by the playwright Lee, and featuring Austin Pendleton as “Ed”, Pete Simpson, James Stanely, and Gary Wilmes. Following its run off Broadway, the play was then produced by Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, opening in February 2017 and running until March 26, 2017. Young Jean Lee’s play made its transfer to Broadway with Previews beginning at the Hayes Theatre June 29,2018, with its official opening night on July 23. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, and featuring a cast of Armie Hammer as Drew, Josh Charles as Jake, Paul Schneider as Matt, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe as “Stagehands-in-Charge,” and Stephen Payne as Ed. Both Tom Skerritt and Denis Arndt had ties to the production but left before opening and during previews.

The 14th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival Returns to the Wheeler Opera House for Star-Studded JUNEFEST, June 10 - 11


The Aspen Fringe Festival returns for the 14th year, June 10 - 11, at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado. AFF's JuneFest will feature Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and Tony Award-nominated actress Beth Malone.

STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Takes Final Broadway Bow Today


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Straight White Men will conclude its limited run today, September 9. The play began previews at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) on Friday, June 29, 2018 and officially opened on Broadway on July 23, 2018. Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, stars Kate Bornstein, Josh Charles, Ty Defoe, Armie Hammer, Stephen Payne and Paul Schneider.

Stephen Payne to Replace Denis Arndt in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN


Stephen Payne will assume the role of "Ed" in the Broadway production of Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. Mr. Payne is replacing Denis Arndt, who is leaving the production due to creative differences.

Second Stage Theater Postpones Start Of Previews For STRAIGHT WHITE MEN


Second Stage Theater has postponed the start of previews of Young Jean Lee's STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, directed by Anna D. Shapiro, to accommodate additional rehearsal time for new cast member Denis Arndt.  Mr. Arndt joined the company earlier this week. 

Brief 6/26: Watch the Full JIMMY AWARDS, and More!


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: Watch the full ceremony of the 2018 Jimmy Awards, and more!

Denis Arndt Replaces Tom Skerritt in Company of STRAIGHT WHITE MEN


Tony Award nominee DENIS ARNDT (Heisenberg) has joined the company of the Broadway production of Young Jean Lee's dark comedy, STRAIGHT WHITE MENdirected by Anna D. Shapiro. Mr. Arndt will perform the role of Ed, replacing Tom Skerritt, who has departed the production for personal reasons.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Just One Week Left!


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LOST IN YONKERS Leads The Group Rep!


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LOST IN YONKERS Leads Best Play!


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; La Mirada's WEST SIDE STORY Leads Best Musical!


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; South Coast's ONCE Leads as Best Musical!


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

BWW Reviews: FIREFLIES at New Haven's Long Wharf


Jane Alexander, Judith Ivey, Dennis Arndt, and Christopher Michael McFarland light up world premiere of Matthew Barber's Fireflies.

Photo Flash: First Look at Jane Alexander, Judith Ivey and Denis Arndt in FIREFLIES World Premiere at Long Wharf Theatre


Jane Alexander, Denis Arndt, Judith Ivey, and Christopher Michael McFarland star in the world premiere of Fireflies by Tony Award nominee Matthew Barber, directed by Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein. The production runs tonight, October 11, through November 5, 2017 at Long Wharf Theatre's Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre, with a press opening set for October 18. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Morning Brief October 11th, 2017: BRIGHT STAR Begins in LA, COME FROM AWAY Recoups, and More!


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: BRIGHT STAR begins in LA, COME FROM AWAY recoups, and more!

Jane Alexander Stars in FIREFLIES Premiere, Beginning Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre


Jane Alexander, Denis Arndt, Judith Ivey, and Christopher Michael McFarland star in the world premiere of Fireflies by Tony Award nominee Matthew Barber, directed by Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein. The production takes place from tonight, October 11, through November 5, 2017 at Long Wharf Theatre's Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck III Theatre.

Long Wharf Theatre presents World Premiere of FIREFLIES


Jane Alexander, Denis Arndt, Judith Ivey, and Christopher Michael McFarland will star in the world premiere of Fireflies by Tony Award nominee Matthew Barber, directed by Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

Jane Alexander, Denis Arndt, Judith Ivey, and Christopher Michael McFarland to Star in FIREFLIES Premiere at Long Wharf


Jane Alexander, Denis Arndt, Judith Ivey, and Christopher Michael McFarland will star in the world premiere of Fireflies by Tony Award nominee Matthew Barber, directed by Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

BWW Review: Captivating HEISENBERG Lands at the Taper


After a successful run in New York, off and on Broadway, Simon Stephens' curiously captivating Heisenberg takes a bow at the MTF through August 6 with its two stars Denis Arndt and Mary-Louise Parker still on board. The time is the present. Alex Priest (Arndt) and Georgie Burns (Parker) meet by accident - or do they? - in a train station in London. She starts chatting a mile a minute as he listens practically in complete silence. Both are terribly lonely souls, as it turns out. At first glance, Georgie tells Alex that she is an assassin and laughs if off claiming to be a waitress. Later she confesses to being a receptionist in a school. He truthfully tells her he's a butcher. She had a brief unhappy marriage to a philanderer and had a son by

Denis Arndt FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Denis Arndt been in?

Denis Arndt has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Denis Arndt been in?

Denis Arndt has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Denis Arndt been nominated for?

Denis Arndt has been nominated for several awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "Heisenberg," Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for "Heisenberg," and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for "Juno and the Paycock."

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