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Rosemary Harris

Birth Place: Ashby, Suffolk, ENGLAND

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Harris' 25 other Broadway credits include Tony nominations for The Royal Family (2009), Waiting in the Wings (1999), A Delicate Balance (1995; Tony nomination), Hay Fever (1985), Pack of Lies (1984), Heartbreak House (1983), Old Times (1972); Tony Award for The Lion in Winter (1965); and the Theatre World Award for The Climate of Eden (1952). London theater includes All My Sons (1982); Dame Laurentia McLachlan with John Gielgud in his farewell theatre performance in The Best of Friends (1988); Desdemona opposite Richard Burton in Othello (1956, Old Vic); and at The Royal National Theatre, Ophelia with Peter O’Toole in Hamlet (1964) and Yelena with Laurence Olivier in his production of Uncle Vanya (1964).
Off-Broadway she was seen in All Over (Obie Award, 2003). Her film credits include the Spider-Man trilogy and Tom and Viv (Oscar nomination). Her TV work includes “Holocaust” (Golden Globe Award) and “Notorious Woman” (Emmy Award).

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Rosemary Harris STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Mrs. Higgins [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company, 2014
Eleanor

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2012
Miss Helen

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Revival, 2009
Fanny Cavendish

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Levana Julak

[Off-Broadway]
2002
The Wife

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
May Davenport

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Agnes

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Sybil Birling

[Broadway]
1991
Grandma Kurnitz [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1985
Judith Bliss

[Broadway]
1985
Barbara Jackson

[Broadway]
1983
Hesione Hushabye

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Arkadina

[Broadway]
1975
Julie Cavendish

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1973
Blanche Du Bois

[Broadway]
1973
Portia

[Broadway]
1971
Anna

[Broadway]
1967
Natasha

[Broadway]
1967
Alice Sycamore

[Broadway]
1967
Gina (Alternate)

[Broadway]
1966
Young Woman (Alternate)

[Broadway]
1966
Signora Ponza (Alternate)

[Broadway]
1966
Lady Teazle

Epilogue

[Broadway]
1966
Eleanor

[Broadway]
1965
Alice Sycamore

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Judith

[Off-Broadway]
1965
Natasha

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Violet

Dona Ana

[Off-Broadway]
1962
Virginia

[Off-Broadway]
1962
Nina

[Off-Broadway]
1962
Lady Teazle

[Broadway]
1960
Lennie

[Broadway]
1958
Jere Halliday

[Broadway]
1958
Hilde

[Broadway]
1956
Cressida

[Broadway]
1952
Mabel


Rosemary Harris Movies

Beau Brummell
[ 1954 ] Mrs. Fitzherbert
The Shiralee
[ 1957 ] Lily Parker
Uncle Vanya
[ 1963 ] Yelena
A Flea in Her Ear
[ 1968 ] Gabrielle Chandebisse
The Boys from Brazil
[ 1978 ] Mrs. Doring
The Ploughman's Lunch
[ 1983 ] Ann Barrington
Crossing Delancey
[ 1988 ] Pauline Swift
The Delinquents
[ 1989 ] Isobel
The Bridge
[ 1991 ] Aunt Jude
Tom & Viv
[ 1994 ] Rose Haigh-Wood
Hamlet
[ 1996 ] Player Queen
Sunshine
[ 1999 ] Valerie Sors
My Life So Far
[ 1999 ] Gamma
The Gift
[ 2000 ] Annie's Granny
Blow Dry
[ 2001 ] Daisy
Spider-Man
[ 2002 ] May Parker
Spider-Man 2
[ 2004 ] May Parker
Being Julia
[ 2004 ] Julia's Mother
Spider-Man 3
[ 2007 ] May Parker
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
[ 2007 ] Nanette
Is Anybody There?
[ 2008 ] Elsie
Radio Free Albemuth
[ 2010 ] VALIS
This Means War
[ 2012 ] Nana Foster
The von Trapp Family: A Life of Music
[ 2015 ] Older Agathe von Trapp

Rosemary Harris Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

Rosemary Harris

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Rosemary Harris, The Royal Family

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, The Royal Family


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Obie Awards - 2003 - Performance

Rosemary Harris, All Over

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Waiting in the Wings

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Waiting in the Wings

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Rosemary Harris, A Delicate Balance

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris , A Delicate Balance

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Rosemary HarrisLost In Yonkers

Helen Hayes Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

Rosemary HarrisHay Fever

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Hay Fever


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Pack of Lies


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1985 - Best Actress

Rosemary Harris, Pack of Lies

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Pack of Lies

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Heartbreak House

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Heartbreak House

Olivier Awards - 1983 - Actress of the Year in a Revival

Rosemary HarrisHeartbreak House

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Actress of the Year in a Revival

Rosemary HarrisAll My Sons


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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Rosemary Harris, The Royal Family

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris , The Royal Family


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Performance

Rosemary Harris, The Merchant of Venice


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1973 - Outstanding Performance

Rosemary Harris, A Streetcar Named Desire


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Performance

Rosemary Harris, Old Times


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Actress

Rosemary Harris, Old Times


winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, Old Times


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1969 - Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress

Rosemary HarrisPlaza Suite


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Drama League Awards - 1967 - Distinguished Performance Award

Rosemary Harris


winner
Tony Awards - 1966 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Rosemary Harris, The Lion in Winter


winner
Obie Awards - 1965 - Performance

Rosemary HarrisAPA Repertory


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Obie Awards - 1962 - Performance

Rosemary HarrisAPA Repertory


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1953 - Performance

Rosemary Harris, The Climate of Eden

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Rosemary Harris News


Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony


The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00PM. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors / Dale Badway.

New Federal Theatre to Present TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL Beginning Next Month


Four women writers of the Harlem Renaissance meet in 'Telling Tales Out of School' by Wesley Brown, directed by Woodie King, Jr. at Castillo Theatre/ASP. The play offers a unique perspective on the Harlem Renaissance by providing a character study of four of its most-noted female prime movers. Check out event information here!

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive the John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre At 2023 Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of the 10th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, which will be presented to him at this year's Theatre World Award ceremony.

Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!

New Federal Theatre to Present TELLING TALES OUT OF SCHOOL in May


New Federal Theatre will present 'Telling Tales Out of School,' a new play by Wesley Brown, from May 2 to 7 as a work in progress at Castillo Theatre/ASP.

AMT Theater To Present LIES By Jerry Slaff To Kick Off New Play Reading Series


AMT Theater, New York's newest Off Broadway house, announces the first in a series of New Play Readings.

New Biography ROBERT PRESTON - FOREVER THE MUSIC MAN Out Now


Robert Preston - Forever The Music Man chronicles the life and career of the enigmatic Hollywood and Broadway actor, and original Music Man star, Robert Preston.

77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2023


The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 5, 2023 beginning at 7:00PM. The Theatre World Awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.

Chain Theatre Announces WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY As Next Production, Beginning October 28


The critically-acclaimed Chain Theatre has announced the world premiere production of G.D. Kimble's WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY, directed by Chain Managing Director Rick Hamilton.

WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY Comes to Chain Theatre Next Month


The critically-acclaimed Chain Theatre has announced the world premiere production of G.D. Kimble’s WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY, directed by Chain Managing Director Rick Hamilton. WHAT PASSES FOR COMEDY will play a limited engagement at Chain Theatre.

HAIR Co-Creator James Rado Dies at 90


James Rado, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning sole surviving co-creator of the ground-breaking Broadway musical HAIR - The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 in New York City surrounded by his loving family. 

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2022 Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards celebrated the 2022 Theatre World Award Honorees, a special 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The Music Man, the 13th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater Honoree Michael Oberholtzer, and the 9th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Honoree Harvey Fierstein at the historic 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony that returned to a live in-person presentation on the set of the Jeffrey Richards production of the critically acclaimed Broadway Revival of American Buffalo.

Photos: Go Backstage with the 2022 Theatre World Awards Winners


On Monday night, the Theatre World Awards celebrated the 2022 Theatre World Award Honorees, a special 'Outstanding Ensemble' Award to 21 cast members making their Broadway debut in the Broadway Revival of The Music Man, the 13th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater Honoree Michael Oberholtzer, and the 9th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre Honoree Harvey Fierstein.

The Wilma Theater to Honor Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka at FÊTE 2022


The Wilma Theater announced today that Fête 2022 will honor retiring Co-Founding Artistic Director Blanka Zizka, who recently departed the company after 40 years in the position. Fête 2022 will be held on Monday June 13, 2022.

Myles Frost, Sharon D. Clarke, Jaquel Spivey & More Amongst 2022 Theatre World Awards Recipients


Each year The Theatre World Awards presents 12 awards to outstanding debut performances on and off-Broadway. This year's honorees have just been announced and we've got the full list.

The Burry Fredrik Foundation Marks 10 Years Of Support For Connecticut's Non-Profit Professional Producing Theaters


This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Burry Fredrik Foundation championing the growth and continuing health of Connecticut's non-profit professional producing theaters. Since 2012, the Foundation has granted over $3 million to a dozen Connecticut theaters with a proven track record of accomplishments. In 2022, $500,000 will be awarded. The Foundation was established by Burry Fredrik (1925-2012), a Tony Award-winning producer and noted director, who lived in Weston, CT.

Broadway Producer Leonard Soloway Passes Away


The Broadway League sadly just announced the passing of Leonard Soloway. Soloway was a 3-time Tony Award winning Producer, General Manager, and Company Manager on Broadway from 1961-2011.

The Theatre World Awards Announces Live In-Person Ceremony Set for June 6, 2022


Save the Date! The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors, Dale Badway, President, has announced, today, the return to a live in-person presentation of the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony that will take place on Monday evening, June 6, 2022 beginning at 7:00PM. Theater venue will be announced in spring 2022.

BWW Review: Tony Award Winner Laura Benanti Debuts Beguiling Solo Cabaret Concert at OC's Segerstrom Center


Originally scheduled back in September, the wait was worth it to hear Laura Benanti sing selections from her roles on Broadway and a few tracks from her 2020 self-titled studio album in her debut Cabaret at the Center which was part uproarious stand-up comedy act, and part beguiling Broadway/Jazz concert. Continues through November 13, 2021.

Rosemary Harris FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rosemary Harris been in?

Rosemary Harris has appeared on Broadway in 27 shows.

How many West End shows has Rosemary Harris been in?

Rosemary Harris has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rosemary Harris been nominated for?

Rosemary Harris has been nominated for several awards throughout her illustrious career, including Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Royal Family," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Royal Family," and Performance at the Obie Awards for "All Over." She has also received nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Waiting in the Wings," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Waiting in the Wings," and Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Delicate Balance." Other nominations include Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "Lost In Yonkers," Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Hay Fever," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Hay Fever." Additionally, she has received nominations for various other accolades such as the Drama Desk Awards, Olivier Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Evening Standard Awards, Drama League Awards, and Theatre World Awards for her outstanding performances in productions like "Pack of Lies," "Heartbreak House," "The Merchant of Venice," "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Old Times," "Plaza Suite," "The Lion in Winter," "APA Repertory," and "The Climate of Eden."

What awards has Rosemary Harris won?

Rosemary Harris has won several awards throughout her career, including Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, Performance Obie Awards for "All Over," Outstanding Actress in a Play Drama Desk Awards for "Pack of Lies," Best Actress Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Pack of Lies," Outstanding Actress - Play Drama Desk Awards for "The Royal Family," Outstanding Performance Drama Desk Awards for "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Merchant of Venice," and "Old Times," Best Actress Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Old Times," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Tony Awards for "Old Times," Natasha Richardson Award for Best Actress Evening Standard Awards for "Plaza Suite," Distinguished Performance Award Drama League Awards, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Tony Awards for "The Lion in Winter," Performance Obie Awards for APA Repertory, and Performance Theatre World Awards for "The Climate of Eden."

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