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Denis O'Hare

Birth Place: Kansas City, MO, USA

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Denis O'Hare BIO

Denis O'Hare has appeared in such films as Milk (Critics' Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble); Michael Clayton; 21 Grams; Garden State; Half Nelson; and Dallas Buyers Club. He won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor for Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor for his role in Sweet Charity. His recent television appearances include American Horror Story, True Blood, and The Good Wife. He is the co-writer, with Lisa Peterson, and star of An Iliad, which was performed at the New York Theatre Workshop.

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Denis O'Hare STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
National Theatre Production, 2019
Tartuffe

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Lindsey Graham

Senator Orrin Hatch

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Elling

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Revival, 2009
Voynitsky / Ivan Petrovich

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
E.K. Hornbeck

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Mariano, Aurelia's husband

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Teddy

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Oscar Lindquist

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
Charles Guiteau

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Andre

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Andre

[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Og (A Leprechaun)</i>

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Mason Marzac

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Mason Marzac

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Meneleus

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Charles Guiteau

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Adolphus Cusins

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Trevor Fabricant

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1999
Og (A Leprechaun)</i>

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Ernst Ludwig

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Broadway]
1995
Ewan Gilmour

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Donald

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Pastrycook/Sheik/Ishaak

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Doctor/Soldier

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Richard Hauptman


Denis O'Hare Movies

St. Patrick's Day
[ 1997 ] Russell
River Red
[ 1998 ] Father
Sweet and Lowdown
[ 1999 ] Jake
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Ryan Rose
21 Grams
[ 2003 ] Dr. Rothberg
Garden State
[ 2004 ] Albert
Heights
[ 2005 ] Andrew
Derailed
[ 2005 ] Jerry the Lawyer
Half Nelson
[ 2006 ] Jimbo
Stephanie Daley
[ 2006 ] Frank
The Babysitters
[ 2007 ] Stan Lyner
Michael Clayton
[ 2007 ] Mr. Greer
American Loser
[ 2007 ] Mike
A Mighty Heart
[ 2007 ] John Bussey
Charlie Wilson's War
[ 2007 ] Harold Holt
Awake
[ 2007 ] Financial News Analyst
Rocket Science
[ 2007 ] Doyle Hefner
Baby Mama
[ 2008 ] Dr. Manheim
Changeling
[ 2008 ] Dr. Jonathan Steele
Quarantine
[ 2008 ] Randy
Milk
[ 2008 ] John Briggs
Pretty Bird
[ 2008 ] Chuck Stutters
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] A, Subject #3
An Englishman in New York
[ 2009 ] Phillip Steele
The Proposal
[ 2009 ] Mr. Gilbertson
Duplicity
[ 2009 ] Duke Monahan
Edge of Darkness
[ 2010 ] Moore
J. Edgar
[ 2011 ] Albert Osborn
The Eagle
[ 2011 ] Lutorius
Dallas Buyers Club
[ 2013 ] Dr. Sevard
C.O.G.
[ 2013 ] Jon
The Pyramid
[ 2014 ] Holden
The Judge
[ 2014 ] Doc Morris
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
[ 2014 ] Charles B. Pierce, Jr.
Army of One
[ 2016 ] Agent Doss
From Nowhere
[ 2016 ] Isaac Miller
Novitiate
[ 2017 ] Archbishop McCarthy
Lizzie
[ 2018 ] John Morse
Private Life
[ 2018 ] Dr. Dordick
The Parting Glass
[ 2018 ] Danny
Danger One
[ 2018 ] Craddock
The Day Shall Come
[ 2019 ] Andy Mudd
Bottom of the 9th
[ 2019 ] Officer Lonergan
Swallow
[ 2019 ] Erwin
The Goldfinch
[ 2019 ] Lucius Reeve
Late Night
[ 2019 ] Brad
Delete History
[ 2020 ] Le millionnaire américain
The Postcard Killings
[ 2020 ] Simon Haysmith
Infinite Storm
[ 2022 ] Dave

Denis O'Hare TV Shows

100 Centre Street
Lou
American Horror Story
Spalding, Liz Taylor, Stanley
Brothers & Sisters
Travis March
CSI: Miami
Evan Talbot
Law & Order
Father Richard Hogan, Phil Christie, James Smith
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Father Chris Shea, Jimmy Walp
The Good Fight
Judge Charles Abernathy
The Good Wife
Judge Charles Abernathy
The Nevers
Dr. Edmund Hague
This Is Us
Jessie
True Blood
Russell Edgington

Denis O'Hare Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Denis O'HareAn Iliad

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Denis O'HareAn Iliad


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Denis O'HareAn Iliad


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Denis O'HareAn Iliad


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

Denis O’Hare, Sweet Charity

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

Denis O'Hare, Sweet Charity

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

Denis O'Hare, Assassins


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
Obie Awards - 2003 - Performance

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Denis O'Hare, Take Me Out

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Denis O'Hare, Hauptman

Denis O'Hare Videos

Denis O'Hare News


Photos: RED BUCKET FOLLIES Raises $4,553,203 For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS


An exultant and effervescent Red Bucket Follies returned after a four-year, pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate six weeks of enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising. The star-studded variety show, performed December 4 and 5, 2023, honored 46 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies that participated in fall fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. See photos from the show below!

David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST


Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.

AN ILIAD Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre in August


Prepare to be spellbound by the riveting return engagement of An Iliad at North Coast Repertory Theatre. This timely and powerful production, based on Homer's epic poem 'The Iliad,' will transport audiences to the heart of the Trojan War through a dynamic and tour-de-force adaptation by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, translated by Robert Fagles.

AN ILIAD Comes to Theater At Monmouth


Theater at Monmouth's Brave New Worlds Season continues with An Iliad adapted by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based on Homer's The Iliad translated by Robert Fagles.

Lower East Side Film Festival Programming Announced For May 4-8


​ The 2023 Lower East Side Film Festival (“LESFF”) has announced the programming for its 13th annual event, which includes exclusive feature film premieres, specialty short showcases, industry panels, and parties from May 4 - 8 at the Village East Cinema, DCTV Firehouse Cinema, plus virtually through May 14. Enjoy the open bar for all screenings. Tickets are on-sale now and virtually.

AN ILIAD Staged At Shakespeare & Company June 3 Through July 3


Shakespeare & Company will stage An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare June 3 through July 3 at the Tina Packer Playhouse, directed by Jeffrey Mousseau and featuring MaConnia Chesser as The Poet.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS Opens 2022 Applications Today


Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced that the 11th annual application for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals are now open and will run through April 18, 2022. The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals will take place in person in NYC for the first time since 2019.

AN ILIAD Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre


North Coast Rep announces the return engagement of AN ILIAD, a dynamic tour-de-force adaptation of Homer's classic poem about the Trojan War. A war-weary poet recalls the nobility, savagery and valor of the battles and warriors, while deftly exploring the human costs of war through the centuries.

Hulu to Stream Ryan Murphy's Award-Winning Hit Shows from FX and 20th Television


Hulu will stream three of Ryan Murphy’s most acclaimed and award-winning hit shows from FX and 20th Television, American Crime Story, American Horror Story and Pose, it was announced today by Joe Earley, President of Hulu. Check out the details on the upcoming streaming shows now!

California Stage Will Present AN ILIAD in March


California Stage is set to present the new play An Iliad. The production, based on the translation of Homer's The Iliad by Robert Fagles, is written by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare. It features Greg Parker as The Poet and is directed by Richard Winters. The show will run from March 4th through April 3rd. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 8pm, while Sunday performance will begin at 2pm.

Shakespeare & Company 2022 Season FLEXpasses On Sale Now At Early-bird Prices


As 2021 comes to a close, Shakespeare & Company has released the first three titles of its 2022 season, and with it the opportunity to purchase FLEXpass ticket packages at reduced prices.

Shakespeare & Company Announces First Three Titles Of 2022


Shakespeare & Company announced today the first three titles slated for production during its 45th Season, beginning June 2022.

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer


Topic has released the trailer for season two of The Accidental Wolf starring Tony-winner Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park, Judith Light, Laurie Metcalf, Denis O'Hare, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and more. In The Accidental Wolf Season 2, six months has passed since Katie (O’Hara) answered a phone call that upended her life. Watch the new trailer now!

Theatrical Outfit Presents AN ILIAD by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare


Theatrical Outfit returns to the stage with its first live production in nearly 18 months – An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare, based On Homer's The Iliad, translated by Robert Fagles.

ArtsEmerson Announces Ronee Penoi as Director of Artistic Programming


As Director of Artistic Programming, she will oversee the strategies, programs, activities, and outcomes of ArtsEmerson's signature work in artistic and civic engagement and she will lead the Artistic Engagement and Guest Experience teams in their continued effort to build meaningful collaborations, relationships and opportunities.

Weston Playhouse Theatre Company Announces Return to Live Performances With AN ILIAD


Weston Playhouse Theatre Company has announced a return to live performance with the first production of its 2021 season: AN ILIAD, running July 14 – August 6 under the Tent at Walker Farm.

Lower East Side Film Festival to Run July 8th-18th


All films will be available online July 8th - 18th, while live screenings for vaccinated film lovers will be July 8th - 12th at Village East Cinema.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Announces Line-Up for Nationals 2021


Today, The 24 Hour Plays, creators of The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway, The 24 Hour Musicals and the Viral Monologues, announced this year’s company for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, which will be held as a virtual program.

BWW Review: AN IMPROBABLE FICTION at American Players Theatre


Tonight’s festivities are especially exciting, James DeVita’s “An Improbable Fiction”! Six improbable Shakespearean characters hang out at The Boar’s Head Tavern during the plague

A Noise Within Announces 30th Season: THEY SHATTERED THE CHRYSALIS


A Noise Within, the acclaimed classic repertory theatre company, has announced its 2021-2022, 30th Anniversary Season with the theme THEY SHATTERED THE CHRYSALIS.

Denis O'Hare FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Denis O'Hare been in?

Denis O'Hare has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Denis O'Hare been in?

Denis O'Hare has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Denis O'Hare's first West End show?

Denis O'Hare's first West End show was Tartuffe which opened in 2019

What awards has Denis O'Hare been nominated for?

Denis O'Hare has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "An Iliad," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "An Iliad," and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for his performance in "An Iliad." He was also nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sweet Charity," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sweet Charity," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Assassins." Additionally, O'Hare received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Performance at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "Take Me Out." He also received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor at The Lortels for "Take Me Out," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Take Me Out," and Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hauptman."

What awards has Denis O'Hare won?

Denis O'Hare has won several awards for his performances, including a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "An Iliad," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Sweet Charity," Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Take Me Out," a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Take Me Out," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Take Me Out," an Outstanding Featured Actor award at The Lortels for "Take Me Out," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Take Me Out."

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