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Jack Gilford STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1982
Bontche Schweig

Sholom Aleichem

Aaron Katz

The Melamed

[Broadway]
1981
Arnold

[Broadway]
1976
Jethro Crouch

[Broadway]
1972
Willie Clark [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1971
Jimmy Smith

[Broadway]
1969
Erwin Trowbridge

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Herr Schultz

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Hysterium

[Broadway]
1959
Zitorsky

[Broadway]
1959
Herr Van Putzeboum

[Broadway]
1958
Dr. Peter Ullman

[Broadway]
1957
Second Soldier

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1955
Mr. Dussel

[Broadway]
1950
Sol Margolis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Madrigal Trio

Floogelman

Barney

[Broadway]
1942
Barney Snedeker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1940
Performer

Performer

[New York]
New York Concert, 1987
Performer

[New York]
New York Concert, 1987
Performer


Jack Gilford Movies

[1944]Hey, Rookie Specialty

[1944]Reckless Age Joey Bagle

[1966]A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Hysterium

[1966]Mister Buddwing Mr. Schwartz

[1966]The Daydreamer Papa Andersen

[1967]Who's Minding the Mint? Avery Dugan

[1967]The Incident Sam Beckerman

[1967]Enter Laughing Mr. Foreman

[1970]Catch-22 Doc Daneeka

[1971]They Might Be Giants Peabody

[1973]Save the Tiger Phil Greene

[1975]Tubby the Tuba The Herald

[1976]Harry and Walter Go to New York Mischa

[1976]Everybody Rides the Carousel Stage 8

[1980]Cheaper to Keep Her Stanley Bracken

[1980]Wholly Moses! Tailor

[1981]Caveman Gog

[1985]Cocoon Bernie Lefkowitz

[1988]Arthur 2: On the Rocks Mr. Butterworth

[1988]Cocoon: The Return Bernie Lefkowitz


Jack Gilford TV Shows

Taxi Joe Reiger

The Love Boat Horace Bascons, Fingers

Trapper John, M.D. Oscar Brady, Irving R. Ziegler

Jack Gilford Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Jack Gilford, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Jack Gilford Videos

Jack Gilford News


Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe?  You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.  Learn more about the production here!

All-Female Production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Comes to Blackfriars Theatre

Join Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) for an all-female laugh-fest with this fresh and subversive take on Steven Sondheim's classic, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, running July 15th-25th.

Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.

TOP 5: Los mejores momentos de GOLFUS DE ROMA

Aprovechando que quedan 8 días para su estreno en el Festival de Mérida, os traemos este recopilatorio con imágenes de las mejores versiones de este musical de Sondheim.

Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!

Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!

UN DÍA COMO HOY: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS se estrenaba en Broadway

al día como hoy en 1959 el, entonces conocido como, Alvin Theatre (hoy el Neil Simon Theatre), subía el telón por primera vez para escenificar ONCE UPON A MATRESS.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: CABARET se estrena en Broadway en 1966

La obra con libreto de Joe Masteroff que cambió la forma de hacer musicales.

BWW Review: HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE�"CVLT STREAMS VISITING MR. GREEN, EXAMINE PSYCHOLOGY, MUSICAL STYLE AND CREATIVITY OF HAMILTON, PROJECT SING OUT!, and more

On Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, CVLT will be streaming the archival video of Visiting Mr. Green for a pay-as-you-can admission. For details and advance reservation, visit https://cvlt.org/events/visiting-mr-green

STAGE TUBE: On This Day, May 11 - ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Opens On Broadway

Today in 1959, Once Upon a Mattress opened at the Phoenix Theatre, where it ran for 244 performances. Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. The play was written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Once Upon A Mattress marked the Broadway debut of later stage and TV legend Carol Burnett, who originated the role of Princess Winnifred. Also featured were Joseph Bova, Allen Case, Jack Gilford and Matt Mattox. Jane White played the role of Queen Aggravain, becoming the first African-American actress to portray a white character on the Broadway stage.

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Mein Herr' From CABARET

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!

Photo Coverage: Christine Pedi Hosts REMEMBERING THE BLACKLIST at Friars Club

The Friars Club remembered a dark time in American history yesterday afternoon with a panel discussion led by Christine Pedi exploring the Hollywood Blacklist and McCarthyism in America.

Throwing Out My CDs by Ben Rimalower: CABARET

Cabaret is one of the most successful, popular and influential musicals ever written. You can call it's Kander and Ebb's masterpiece or a defining triumph for Hal Prince or Bob Fosse and in any case, you'll be right on the money. So it's no wonder I have so many damn recordings of the score. The good news is they are all available for streaming on various platforms and so I can throw out all these CDs without having to do any uploading.

Actress Fay McKenzie Has Passed Away at 101

Actress Fay McKenzie Waldman passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of April 16th at the age of 101. She was born February 19, 1918 into a show business family where she was the youngest of two sisters and an actress cousin, and made her screen debut at only ten weeks old in "Station Content" (1918) in which she was carried in the arms of Gloria Swanson. Her parents, Eva & Bob "Pops" McKenzie were already veteran performers and apparently wanted their daughter to get an early start in films. She nearly stole the show from Oliver Hardy as "the baby" in the Alice Howell short "Distilled Love" (filmed in 1918 but released two years later). By the time she was six, Fay was considered an old hand, having played diverse parts in her father's stock company. Among her early films was the 1924 Photoplay Medal Winner, "The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln." 

Gallery Players Charm with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Gallery Players' comic and progressive retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Opening today, February 22, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, is the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences both young and old.

Gallery Players Charm with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Gallery Players' comic and progressive retelling of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA will make you rethink your expectations of fairy tales. Opening on Friday, February 22, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer, is the story of the brave and strong Princess Winnifred who comes to the rescue of a kingdom in need of a new outlook on love, leadership, and life. Filled with hummable tunes, raucous comedy, fabulous dance numbers, and a happily-ever-after, this musical will appeal to audiences both young and old.

Review: FINKS Centers on a Terrifying Time and No-Win Situation for Artists in America

Rogue Machine, known for its mission to present original and provocative programming, is now presenting the West Coast premiere production of FINKS, a New York Times Critic's Pick which was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The play brings together writer Joe Gilford and director Michael Pressman, friends since childhood and both children of Blacklisted artists. In it, Gilford documents the struggle his parents, entertainers Jack Gilford and Madeline Lee Gilford, endured when they were called to testify, with actual testimony or published statements by those who appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee used in the play.

Amas Musical Theatre To Present THE ALGONQUIN KID In One-Night Only Special Event

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) in celebration of its 50thseason, will present The Algonquin Kid, a musical revue about growing up in the Algonquin Hotel, written by Michael Colby.

DMT Presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) opens its 2018-19 season to Once Upon a Mattress, with performances running September 13-30, 2018.

DMT Presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

The Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT) opens its 2018-19 season to Once Upon a Mattress, with performances running September 13-30, 2018.

Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents FINKS

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents Bay Area audiences with the California Premiere of FINKS, a comic drama based on the true story of comedian/actor Jack Gilford directed by TheatreWorks Director of New Works Giovanna Sardelli. With the 1950s Red Scare in full swing, the House Un-American Activities Committee attacks 'subversion' in the arts. When a romance blossoms between rising comic Mickey and firebrand actress Natalie, they face being blacklisted along with their friends and fellow artists. Written by Jack's son, playwright/screenwriter Joe Gilford, this engaging play shares the story of targeted individuals in the entertainment industry suddenly faced with losing their careers, or being branded forever as 'finks.' For tickets ($40-$100) and more information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.

Jack Gilford FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jack Gilford has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.

Jack Gilford has not appeared in the West End.

Jack Gilford has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

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