F. Murray Abraham

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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F. Murray Abraham BIO

Macy’s Santa, Street Theatre, Live Soaps, Musical Comedy, plays by Aristophanes, Sophocles, Shakespeare, Marlowe, Molière, Pirandello, Rostand, Girodeaux, Brecht, Beckett, Pinter, Miller, O’Neill, Mamet, Guare, Kushner, Coen. Films: Grand Budapest Hotel, Inside Llewyn Davis, Scarface, Amadeus, Name of the Rose, The Ritz and many European films. TV: “The Good Wife,” “Louie,” “Homeland.” He has narrated symphony orchestras worldwide and for PBS. Awards: 2 Obies, Golden Globe, Academy Award, Gielgud Award, The Moscow Art Theatre Award for Excellence, and has done more of Terrence’s plays than any other actor. His book on Midsummer Night’s Dream is published by Faber and Faber.

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F. Murray Abraham STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Barnard

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Rossini

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company, 2012
Galileo

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Cassady / Bum

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Control (Four Benches) / God Who Judges (Debate)

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2007
Sterling

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Barabas

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Shylock

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Dalton Trumbo [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Performer

Hermocrates

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Lear

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Ignaty Illich Shpigelsky

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Roy Cohn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Prior 2 [Replacement]

Roy Cohn [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Robert

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Pozzo

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Bottom/Pyramus

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Malvolio

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Ragpicker [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Rebbi

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Davies

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Dorn

[Broadway]
1979
Alchonon

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Captain Marvin Holohan

[Broadway]
1976
Jesse Lymburner

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Chris

[Off-Broadway]
1974
Roy Pitt (Ravenswood)/ Mr. Blum (Dunelawn)

[Broadway]
1972
The Expectant Father

Paul Friedman (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
1971
The Men

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Performer

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1970
1st Friar/Swineherd/Physician Corporal/Philippe/Friar with Penitents

[Off-Broadway]
1969
Jonathan (David Show)

[Broadway]
1968
Rudin

Tzelniker

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
Hucklebee/Henry [Replacement]


F. Murray Abraham Movies

[1971]They Might Be Giants Clyde

[1975]The Sunshine Boys Mechanic

[1975]The Prisoner of Second Avenue Taxi Driver

[1976]All the President's Men Arresting Officer #1

[1976]The Ritz Chris

[1978]The Big Fix Eppis

[1978]Madman Marco Cohen

[1983]Scarface Omar

[1984]Amadeus Antonio Salieri

[1986]The Name of the Rose Bernardo Gui

[1988]The Third Solution Father Carafa

[1989]Slipstream Cornelius

[1989]An Innocent Man Virgil Cane

[1989]Beyond the Stars Dr. Harry Bertram

[1989]The Favorite Abdul Hamid

[1990]La batalla de los Tres Reyes Osrain

[1991]By the Sword Suba

[1991]Money Will Scarlet

[1991]Mobsters Arnold Rothstein

[1991]Eye of the Widow Kharoun

[1993]Last Action Hero John Practice

[1993]Loaded Weapon 1 Harold Leacher

[1993]Sweet Killing Zargo

[1994]Surviving the Game Wolfe Sr.

[1994]Nostradamus Scalinger

[1994]Jamila Older Seit

[1994]L'affaire Lucien Hlans

[1995]Mighty Aphrodite Leader

[1996]Baby Face Nelson Al Capone

[1996]Children of the Revolution Stalin

[1997]Una vacanza all'inferno Belisario

[1997]Mimic Dr. Gates

[1997]Eruption President Mendoza

[1998]Star Trek: Insurrection Ru afo

[1999]The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'for Love or Mummy' Prof. Henry Covington

[1999]Muppets from Space Noah

[2000]Finding Forrester Crawford

[2001]The Knights of the Quest Delfinello da Coverzano

[2001]Thir13en Ghosts Cyrus Kriticos

[2002]Joshua Father Tardone

[2003]My Father Paul Minsky

[2003]Five Moons Plaza Entita

[2004]The Bridge of San Luis Rey Viceroy of Peru

[2004]Too Much Romance... It's Time for Stuffed Peppers Jeffrey

[2006]The Final Inquiry Nathan

[2006]The Stone Merchant Shahid

[2007]Wine and Kisses Ruggero

[2008]Carnera: The Walking Mountain Leon See

[2008]Language of the Enemy Grandfather Wahid

[2009]Perestroika Prof. Gross

[2009]Sword of War Siniscalco Barozzi

[2010]The Unseen World John Henry Newman

[2012]Goltzius and The Pelican Company The Margrave, military governor

[2012]Day of the Siege Marco D Aviano

[2013]Dead Man Down Gregor

[2013]The Gambler Who Wouldn't Die Braque

[2013]Inside Llewyn Davis Bud Grossman

[2014]The Grand Budapest Hotel Mr. Moustafa

[2014]The Mystery of Dante Dante Alter Ego

[2014]A Little Game Norman Wallach

[2018]Robin Hood Cardinal

[2018]Isle of Dogs Jupiter

[2019]How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Grimmel

[2019]Lady and the Tramp Tony

[2021]Things Heard & Seen Floyd DeBeers

[2022]The Magic Flute Dr. Longbow

[2023]Gold Diggers Mentor


F. Murray Abraham TV Shows

Homeland Dar Adal

Kojak Eddie Gordon, Solly Nurse

Louie Louie's Dad, Uncle Excelsior, Jonathan

Mythic Quest C.W. Longbottom

The Good Wife Burl Preston

F. Murray Abraham Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Actor - Play

F. Murray Abraham, A Life in the Theatre

Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

F. Murray Abraham, Teibele and Her Demon

F. Murray Abraham Videos

F. Murray Abraham News


Video: Kristin Chenoweth Performs 'Caviar Dreams' From THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

Last weekend, Kristin Chenoweth performed at NJPAC in New Jersey, where she debuted the new song 'Caviar Dreams' from the upcoming musical The Queen of Versailles. Check out the video here!

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS

​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Creative Team Set For Kristin Chenoweth-Led Pre-Broadway Run of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES

The creative team for the world premiere of The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, has been announced. Learn more about this pre-Broadway musical here!

IT'S ONLY A PLAY Comes to Act II Playhouse Next Month

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “It’s Only a Play”, a comedy by the late Terrence McNally. The production stars Tony Braithwaite leading a hilarious ensemble.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer

New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast

At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.

Find Out Who Won at the 75th Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners!

Find out who won at the 75th Annual Emmy awards! Elton John, Jennifer Coolidge, RuPaul, Kieran Culkin, The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, Paul Walter Hauser, Niecy Nash-Betts, John Oliver, and more took home Emmys tonight. Check out the full list of winners now!

Theatre for the New City's LOVE 'N COURAGE Gala in February Will Benefit Emerging Playwrights Program

Theater for the New City's Love 'N Courage Gala on Feb. 12 will support its Emerging Playwrights program. The event will honor playwright Penny Arcade and feature performances at The Players.

Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy

The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Exclusive Photos: Go Inside Red Bull Theater's THE COUNTRY WIFE Gala Celebration

Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife. See photos!

Exclusive Photos: Inside Red Bull Theater's Presentation of Maltby and Shire's THE COUNTRY WIFE

Red Bull Theater and Art Lab Productions presented the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife on Monday December 11th at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. This concert event was a celebratory fundraiser for Red Bull Theater. Proceeds help to make all of its programs possible. Check out photos from the event here!

Norm Lewis, Richard Kind and Angel Desai to Join Jason Kravits' OFF THE TOP

Jason Kravits, Norm Lewis, Richard Kind, and Angel Desai will join the benefit performance of Jason Kravits’ award-winning cabaret show OFF THE TOP for a hilarious night of music, comedy, improv and cabaret for a great cause.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

Jason Kravits to Bring OFF THE TOP! Improvised Cabaret to Chelsea Table + Stage

Broadway World Award Winner and “Master Improviser” Jason Kravits will star in “OFF the TOP!” a hilarious night of music, comedy, improv, and cabaret at Chelsea Table + Stage on December 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events

The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 24th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 24, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Public Theater Breaks Ground for Revitalized Delacorte Theater

The Public Theater, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and Cultural Affairs, yesterday broke ground on the final phase of construction for a revitalization of the 61-year-old Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out photos of what the revitalized space will look like!

Video: Nathan Lane Reprises THE PRODUCERS Role in Cameo in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Nathan Lane made a surprise cameo during last night's opening night of Gutenberg! The Musical, appearing as Max Bialystock, the character he played in the musical The Producers.

George Abud and Katrina Lenk Return to Birdland With SWUNG Next Month

Birdland Jazz Club will welcome the return of George Abud and Katrina Lenk  in an encore performance of their sold-out show “Swung” on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

F. Murray Abraham FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

F. Murray Abraham has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

F. Murray Abraham has not appeared in the West End.

F. Murray Abraham has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for "It's Only a Play," Outstanding Actor - Play for "A Life in the Theatre," and Outstanding Actor in a Play for "Teibele and Her Demon" at the Drama Desk Awards.

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