Frank Langella
Birth Place: Bayonne, NJ, USA
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BIO
Broadway credits include Frost/Nixon, Man and Boy, Fortune’s Fool, A Man for All Seasons, Present Laughter, Amadeus, Hurlyburly, Passion, Design for Living, Match, Dracula, Strindberg’s The Father and Seascape (debut).
Off-Broadway, he was seen in King Lear (BAM), Cyrano de Bergerac, After the Fall, The Old Glory, The White Devil, The Immoralist, Booth, The Tempest. Film: Frost/Nixon, Robot & Frank, Wall Street 2, Good Night and Good Luck, Starting Out in the Evening, Draft Day, Lolita, Dave, The Ninth Gate, Dracula, Diary of a Mad Housewife and The Twelve Chairs (debut).
Honors: Theater Hall of Fame, three Tony Awards (six nominations), five Drama Desks, three Obies, three Outer Critics Circle Awards; Drama League, National Board of Review, Los Angeles Film Critics, Boston Film Critics and Cable Ace Awards. Nominations: Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG, Olivier, BAFTA, Critics’ Choice and Independent Spirit Awards. In addition, he has appeared in more than 50 productions in some of America’s finest regional theatres.
Photos
Stage atmosphere during the Roundabout Theatre Company's 2017 Spring Gala "Act ii: Setting the Stage for Roundabout's Future" presentation honoring Frank Langella and Leonard Tow at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on February 27, 2017 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: Roundabout Theatre Company Salutes Frank Langella & Leonard Tow at Spring Gala!
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 1970 ] George Prager
[ 1970 ] Ostap Bender
[ 1971 ] Philippe
[ 1979 ] Count Dracula
[ 1980 ] Harry Crystal
[ 1981 ] Akmed Khazzan
[ 1986 ] Harold Canterbury
[ 1987 ] Skeletor
[ 1988 ] James Tiernan
[ 1991 ] Leland Carver
[ 1992 ] Jeffrey Roston
[ 1992 ] Santangel
[ 1993 ] Bob Alexander
[ 1994 ] Detective Hayden
[ 1994 ] Noah Banes
[ 1995 ] Dawg Brown
[ 1995 ] Vic Grimes
[ 1996 ] Wild Bill Burgess
[ 1997 ] Clare Quilty
[ 1998 ] Archer
[ 1998 ] Perry Needham Krohn
[ 1999 ] Boris Balkan
[ 1999 ] Fleur
[ 2000 ] Blaine De Ctillon
[ 2000 ] Robert Denright
[ 2001 ] Edgar Price
[ 2004 ] Godfrey Winters
[ 2004 ] Reverend Duncan
[ 2005 ] Lieutenant Hudson
[ 2005 ] Professor Driskoll
[ 2005 ] William Paley
[ 2006 ] Father Tew
[ 2006 ] Ned Bears
[ 2006 ] Perry White
[ 2007 ] Leonard Schiller
[ 2008 ] Jimmy
[ 2008 ] Mayor
[ 2008 ] Richard Nixon
[ 2009 ] Arlington Steward
[ 2010 ] Louis Zabel
[ 2010 ] Sanford Marks
[ 2011 ] Rodney Cole
[ 2012 ] Frank
[ 2012 ] Warner Dax
[ 2013 ] Warren Burger
[ 2014 ] Andy
[ 2014 ] Anthony Molina
[ 2014 ] Beefeater Vicar
[ 2014 ] Francis Tucker
[ 2014 ] Og
[ 2014 ] Pha
[ 2014 ] Sam Bloom
[ 2015 ] Tim Geer
[ 2016 ] Jack
[ 2016 ] Raymond
[ 2020 ] Judge Julius Hoffman
[ 2022 ] Harry
TV Shows
Sebestian, Seb
Pino
Gabriel
Awards and Nominations
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Frank Langella, Seascape
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Frank Langella, A Cry of Players
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Frank Langella, Good Day
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Frank Langella, The White Devil
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Frank Langella, The Old Glory
Videos
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-14 10:54:58
VIDEO: Sacha Baron Cohen Talks TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 & BORAT on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-05 09:29:58
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE FATHER, Starring Anthony Hopkins & Olivia Colman
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-14 12:44:09
VIDEO: Watch the Official Teaser Trailer For THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-14 05:30:01
VIDEO: Watch the First Episode of KIDDING Starring Jim Carrey
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-08-31 12:14:09
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Jim Carrey's Return to Television in SHOWTIME's KIDDING
by Stage Tube - 2018-08-07 08:11:21
STAGE TUBE: Rick McKay Releases Unseen Footage from Acclaimed Documentary GREENWICH VILLAGE: A WORLD APART
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-11-04 20:21:08
VIDEO: Go Behind"the"scenes of CAPTAIN FANTASTIC in This Brand New Featurette!
by Katricia Lang - 2016-07-15 15:38:51
VIDEO: First Look - Frank Langella Stars in Critically Acclaimed CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-07-05 09:22:47
VIDEO: Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie Discuss HBO's Adaptation of ALL THE WAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-05-19 09:53:37
STAGE TUBE: Bryan Cranston Becomes LBJ in New Featurette for HBO's ALL THE WAY
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-05-12 16:16:11
VIDEO: Celebrate The Season! THE TONY AWARDS Releases Collage of 2016 Nominees
by Michael Dale - 2016-05-10 15:42:08
STAGE TUBE: Watch Bryan Cranston Channel LBJ in New Trailer for ALL THE WAY on HBO
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-04-15 17:25:55
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of MTC's THE FATHER with Frank Langella & Company!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2016-04-16 12:00:48
TV: Watch Highlights of Frank Langella & More in THE FATHER on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-04-07 13:43:37
VIDEO: Tony Winner Bryan Cranston in All-New Trailer for ALL THE WAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-04 12:44:37
VIDEO: HBO Shares First Look at Tony Winner Bryan Cranston in ALL THE WAY
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-21 11:02:18
News
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025
While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated.
by Emmy Rice - Aug 30, 2025
Drama Works Theatre will present Florian Zeller's play The Father, translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, September 5-14. Tickets on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
Ozzie Rodriguez, a beloved figure in the experimental theater community and longtime Director of La MaMa’s Archives, has died at age 81. A playwright, actor, director, visual artist, and master archivist, Rodriguez passed away in New York City on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Tank has revealed the casts for a limited four performance run of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right before I go. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025
Stage and screen performer Terrence Clowe is transforming into pageant perfectionist alongside Haylie Duff in the upcoming Lifetime original movie, PRETTY HURTS, premiering on June 28th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!
by Bruce Apar - May 12, 2025
The Fundamentalist follows the story of Markus, a reformed minister, who is confronted by Heidi, a former student turned religious extremist. As Heidi attempts to 'save' Markus from his loss of faith, the play explores profound questions about belief, identity, and moral responsibility in a divided world.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Still,” a romantic story of two reunited lovers. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 2, 2025
hile many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 14 are already films or series that you can watch from home now. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2025, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025
Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team for the professional Rhode Island premiere of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024
Original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre beginning in February, 2025. Get the scoop on who is joining the cast and on how to get tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
Steve Ross will return to Birdland to honor Fred Astaire's 125th birthday with 'PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ'. Enjoy an evening of classic songs and timeless performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
The York Theatre Company and The Noël Foundation has announced a one-night-only concert, 'I LIKE AMERICA,' celebrating 125 years of Noël Coward on Sunday, October 6.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2024
Acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross returns to Birdland on 8/19 with 'I Remember Him Well: The Songs of Alan Jay Lerner,' celebrating the legendary lyricist's timeless music.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!
by - Jun 17, 2024
Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2024
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross in his new evening “Finding Words for Spring”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024
The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frank Langella has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
Frank Langella has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Father, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Father, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Father, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Man and Boy, Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Match, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Match , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Match, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fortune's Fool , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Fortune's Fool, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Father, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Present Laughter, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frank Langella, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dracula, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards), Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Dracula, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Seascape, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Seascape, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for A Cry of Players, Performance (Obie Awards) for Good Day, Performance (Obie Awards) for The White Devil and Best Performance (Obie Awards) for The Old Glory.
Frank Langella has received numerous awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Father, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Father, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Father. He won Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Frost/Nixon, as well as Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Frost/Nixon. For Match, he earned Outstanding Actor – Play (Drama Desk Awards) and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards). Langella also won Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Fortune's Fool. Additional accolades include Outstanding Actor – Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Father, the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Featured Actor – Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Seascape, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Seascape, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for A Cry of Players, and Performance (Obie Awards) for Good Day, The White Devil, and The Old Glory.
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