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Hugh Dancy

Birth Place: Stoke-on-Trent, ENGLAND

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Dancy is an English actor who rose to prominence for his role as the titular character in the television film adaptation of David Copperfield (2000) as well as for roles in feature films as Sfc. Kurt Schmid in Black Hawk Down (2001) and Prince Charmont in Ella Enchanted (2004). Other film roles include Joe Conner in Shooting Dogs (2005), Grigg Harris in The Jane Austen Book Club (2007), Luke Brandon in Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Adam Raki in Adam (2009) and Ted in Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011). On television, he portrayed criminal profiler Will Graham in the NBC television series Hannibal (2013–2015), Cal Roberts in the Hulu original series The Path (2016–2018) and Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex in the Channel 4 miniseries Elizabeth I (2005), the latter role earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Dancy currently portrays Senior Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price on NBC's revival of the original Law & Order (2022–present).

On stage, he's appeared in 1999 in Billy and the Crab Lady at the Soho Theatre, in
2000, To the Green Fields Beyond at the Donmar Warehouse.

In 2007, he made his Broadway debut in Journey's End at the Belasco Theatre, followed by New York appearances in The Pride at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 2011–2012 Venus in Fur at the Lyceum Theatre, and in 2018, Apologia at the Laura Pels Theater.

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Hugh Dancy STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Peter

Simon

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production/Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012
Thomas

[Broadway]
Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012
Thomas

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2010
Philip

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Hugh

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Captain Stanhope


Hugh Dancy Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play

Hugh Dancy, Apologia

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hugh Dancy, Venus in Fur

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Hugh Dancy, The Pride

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Center Theatre Group to Present 2024 L.A. Writers' Workshop Festival


Los Angeles audiences will have the opportunity to experience six brand new plays—thanks to Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival which will take place January 26 to 28, 2024 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. 

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18th, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Return to Jaffrey's Park Theatre For Third Time


The Park Theatre will present The 24 Hours Plays: MONADNOCK! on Saturday, September 30, at Jaffrey, New Hampshire's acclaimed Park Theatre performing arts center. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua Henry to Perform at New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala


Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams and Joshua Henry will perform at the New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

New York City Ballet to Present 2023 Fall Gala Featuring Jerome Robbins' GLASS PIECES & More


New York City Ballet, which will celebrate its 75th Anniversary during its 2023-24 season, will present its annual Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Harlem Stage Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with 2023 Gala


Harlem Stage holds its 2023 gala on June 5. Taking place at the landmark Harlem Stage Gatehouse (150 Convent Avenue), the event kicks off the organization’s year-long 40th anniversary celebration, which will feature performances from many of the celebrated artists whose careers the organization has helped to launch, and will provide a platform for today’s most compelling emerging artists to break through.

Photos: THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE Opens Off-Broadway


Written by Rita Kalnejais and directed by Jack Serio, This Beautiful Future is a story of young love set during World War II. This Beautiful Future will now play Cherry Lane Theatre for six weeks only, through October 30, 2022. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the opening night celebration!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns Tonight!


The 24 Hour Plays welcome new and returning artists alike for Season Three, Episode Five of The 24 Hour Plays: VIral Monologues tonight.

Gracie McGraw, Alexander Jon Flores, Itamar Moses & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES


The 24 Hour Plays welcome new and returning artists alike for Season Three, Episode Five of The 24 Hour Plays: VIral Monologues tonight. From 6PM ET, these monologues will be published on Instagram and Twitter @24hourplays every 15 minutes.

Sarah Jessica Parker to be Honored at New York City Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala in September


New York City Ballet will present its tenth annual Fall Fashion Gala on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7pm at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. This year’s event will honor Sarah Jessica Parker, a vice chair of the NYCB Board of Directors, who conceived the Fall Fashion Gala in 2012.

John Clarence Stewart, Alyssa May Gold & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returning Tonight


The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues return tonight for Season 3, Round 3. An exciting group of actors and writers have been paired to create pieces written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours. Performers include Ben Ahlers, Molly Collier, Niall Cunningham, Carolina Đỗ, Vas Eli, Alyssa May Gold, Ryan Spahn, John Clarence Stewart and more.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock


'Downton Abbey: A New Era' reunites the original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock


The film includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. 

Photos: See LaChanze, Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, Tamara Tunie & More at Harlem Stage Gala


On Monday, June 6, 2022, Harlem Stage presented its annual gala and the opening night premiere of A Drop of Midnight by global hip-hop artist Jason ‘Timbuktu' Diakité, with direction by Jonathan McCrory. Check out photos from the event!

Hugh Dancy, Claire Danes, LaChanze & More to Take Part in Harlem Stage 2022 Annual Gala


Harlem Stage will present its annual gala and opening night premiere of A Drop of Midnight by the chart-topping, global hip-hop artist Jason ‘Timbuktu' Diakité, with direction by Jonathan McCrory.

VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film


The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. Watch the recap of the first film now!

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in ROAR Apple TV+ Series Trailer


Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” creators and co-showrunners Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive’s (“GLOW”) overall deal with Apple TV+. The series includes Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, and Kara Hayward.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces 17th Annual BASH Featuring Megan Hilty


In a one-of-a-kind arts and culture event, Milwaukee-area business and community leaders will come together for the 17th Annual BASH on Friday, June 17 to raise funds for the Marcus Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs.

Cynthia Nixon, Kelli O'Hara & More to Take Part in WALL TO WALL SELECTED SHORTS


Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, a monumental celebration of short fiction, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

VIDEO: New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film Trailer Released


From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Laura Haddock, and more.

Hugh Dancy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hugh Dancy been in?

Hugh Dancy has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Hugh Dancy been in?

Hugh Dancy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hugh Dancy been nominated for?

Hugh Dancy has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Apologia, Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for Venus in Fur, and Outstanding Lead Actor by The Lortels for The Pride.

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