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BIO

Jeremy Shamos received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Clybourne Park, for which he also received Drama League Award and Lucille Lortel Award nominations. Other Broadway credits include Noises Off, The Assembled Parties, Glengarry Glen Ross, Elling, Reckless, and The Rivals. Off-Broadway: The Qualms, Engaged (Obie Award), Animals Out of Paper (Drama Desk Award nomination), We Live Here, Corpus Christi, The New York Idea, 100 Saints You Should Know, Miss Witherspoon, Gutenberg!, Observe the Sons of Ulster..., Shakespeare (Abridged), Race, The Alchemist, Hamlet, Cymbeline, Dinner With Friends (Lortel Award), If I Forget (Drama Desk nomination). Television: recurring roles on "Better Call Saul" and "Nurse Jackie," guest appearances on "The Affair," "Chicago P.D.," "Limitless," "Happyish," "Elementary," "The Good Wife," "Unforgettable," "Fringe," "Law & Order: SVU" and "Criminal Intent." Film: Alejandro Gonzalez's Birdman, Woody Allen'sMagic in the Moonlight, Ang Lee's Taking Woodstock, and The Big Sick.

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STAGE CREDITS

Here We Are Here We Are
[Off-Broadway]
The Shed Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Meteor Shower Meteor Shower
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Norm
If I Forget If I Forget
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Michael Fischer
Noises Off Noises Off
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2015
Frederick Fellowes
Dinner with Friends Dinner with Friends
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Gabe
The Assembled Parties The Assembled Parties
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theater Club Production, 2013
Jeff
Glengarry Glen Ross Glengarry Glen Ross
[Broadway]
2012
James Lingk
Clybourne Park Clybourne Park
[Broadway]
2012
Performer
We Live Here We Live Here
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2011
Sandy
The New York Idea The New York Idea
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Production, 2011
John Karslake
Elling Elling
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Frank Asli
Poet
Frank Asli
Clybourne Park Clybourne Park
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2010
Steve
Karl
Steve
Karl
Animals Out of Paper
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Andy
Hunting and Gathering
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Jesse
100 Saints You Should Know
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Matthew
Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Doug Simon
Miss Witherspoon
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Father 1 and 2/Man in the Playground/Dog Owner/Wise Man
The Rivals The Rivals
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2004
Bob Acres
Reckless Reckless
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Roy
Talk Show Host
Tim Timko
Roy
Talk Show Host
Tim Timko
Engaged
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Cheviot Hill
Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Christopher Roulston
Race
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Nathan Seigelman
The Alchemist
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Face
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Rosencrantz
Corpus Christi
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Bartholomew et al.
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Roman Captain
Cloten (Understudy)
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Movies

Kid Colter
[ 1985 ] Justin Colter
Clowns
[ 2000 ] Tippit
Dedication
[ 2007 ] Matthew
The Rebound
[ 2009 ] Bill
Taking Woodstock
[ 2009 ] Steve Cohen
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
[ 2013 ] Evangelist
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
[ 2013 ] Evangelist
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
[ 2014 ] Evangelist
Magic in the Moonlight
[ 2014 ] George
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
[ 2014 ] Ralph
5 Doctors
[ 2016 ] Dr. Goldsmith
No Pay, Nudity
[ 2016 ] Veterinarian
The Big Sick
[ 2017 ] Bob Dalavan
If I Forget
[ 2017 ] Michael Fischer
Breakable You
[ 2017 ] Robert Gordon
Bad Education
[ 2019 ] Phil Metzger
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
[ 2020 ] Irvin

TV Shows

Better Call Saul
Craig Kettleman
Law & Order
Carlton Kelly
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2023-2024 ] Dickie Glenroy

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, If I Forget


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, Dinner With Friends

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jeremy Shamos, Animals Out of Paper


winner
Obie Awards - 2005 - Performance

Jeremy Shamos, Engaged

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Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3 Photo
Reading Of Jon Marans’ THE COVER UP To Take Place At The Barrow Group On November 3
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2025

The Cover Up, a new play by Jon Marans, will receive an invitational reading at The Barrow Group Theatre on Monday, November 3, at 2:15 p.m. (note updated time).
Jeremy Shamos, Geneva Carr Will Lead THE COVER UP Reading Photo
Jeremy Shamos, Geneva Carr Will Lead THE COVER UP Reading
by Gillian Blum - Oct 27, 2025

THE COVER UP, a new play by Jon Marans about Watergate directed by Nina Goodheart, will have an invite-only reading at the Barrow Group theater on Monday, November 3 at 2 p.m.
Crystal Finn, Susannah Flood, and Miriam Silverman to be Honored at Clubbed Thumb 202 Photo
Crystal Finn, Susannah Flood, and Miriam Silverman to be Honored at Clubbed Thumb 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2025

Clubbed Thumb's 2025 Gala will honor Theatre World Award winner Crystal Finn, Drama Desk Award winner for Best Ensemble Performance Susannah Flood, and Tony Award and Obie Award winner Miriam Silverman. Learn more!
Photos: Inside ART's Opening Night with Goldie Hawn, Paul Rudd, Jodie Foster & More Photo
Photos: Inside ART's Opening Night with Goldie Hawn, Paul Rudd, Jodie Foster & More
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 17, 2025

Just last night, the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART, by Yamina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for NPAC 2025 Season Photo
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME and More Set for NPAC 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

The Nantucket Performing Arts Center has revealed a new era of theater, music, dance, comedy and other performing arts, which will be presented as part of its 2025 season.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrate The Fifth Anniversary With Secret Show And New Pieces Photo
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrate The Fifth Anniversary With Secret Show And New Pieces
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025

This week, The 24 Hour Plays gathered with artists and supporters in Brooklyn to celebrate the fifth anniversary of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues. The company held a secret screening last Monday, hosted by alum Hugh Dancy.
Keegan-Michael Key Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5 Photo
Keegan-Michael Key Joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2025

Keegan-Michael Key is set to star in the fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, which has just begun production in New York. He will appear in an unnamed recurring role.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAKAR 2000 Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAKAR 2000
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 4, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from inside opening night!
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH Photo
Comprehensive Guide to Broadway Actors in CBS's Hit Series ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway Photo
Photos: HERE WE ARE Cast Signs Copies of the Cast Recording at the Museum of Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 10, 2024

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! In celebration of the vinyl release, the all-star original cast signed copies of the album at the Museum of Broadway yesterday, October 9. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX Photo
Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 2, 2024

When you think about the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, you may not realize the number of Broadway-related connections it has, even beyond this year’s spotlights on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and HAZBIN HOTEL.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year Photo
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming Photo
Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE is Now Available on Vinyl and Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

The original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s critically acclaimed new musical, is now available on vinyl and streaming! Find out how to purchase the vinyl, stream and download the album here.
Sun Valley Playwright's Residency Announces Fall 2024 Programming with The Argyros Pe Photo
Sun Valley Playwright's Residency Announces Fall 2024 Programming with The Argyros Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency announced its 2024 lineup, featuring Max Posner, Rajiv Joseph, Sarah DeLappe, Samuel D. Hunter, Billie McBride, and Jeremy Shamos in Wood River Valley this October.
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Photo
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts Photo
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance? Photo
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jul 6, 2024

This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Video: Steve Martin, Martin Short, & Selena Gomez Tease Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN T Photo
Video: Steve Martin, Martin Short, & Selena Gomez Tease Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2024

The murder-solving trio of the hit series Only Murders in the Building appeared on Good Morning America during a break from filming the highly anticipated upcoming season.
Original Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Available Now on CD & Digital Platf Photo
Original Cast Recording of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Available Now on CD & Digital Platforms
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released the original cast recording of Here We Are, David Ives and Stephen Sondheim’s new musical, on CD and digital platforms worldwide.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeremy Shamos been in?

Jeremy Shamos has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeremy Shamos been in?

Jeremy Shamos has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeremy Shamos been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for If I Forget, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Dinner With Friends, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Clybourne Park, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Clybourne Park, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Clybourne Park, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Animals Out of Paper and Performance (Obie Awards) for Engaged.

What awards has Jeremy Shamos won?

Jeremy Shamos won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from The Lortels for Dinner With Friends and received the Performance award from the Obie Awards for Engaged.

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