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John Mahoney was an English-American actor who was born in Blackpool, England on June 20, 1940. He grew up in Manchester and moved to the United States in 1959, where he became a citizen in 1959. Mahoney became interested in acting later in life, after working as a teacher and editor for many years.
Mahoney made his Broadway debut in 1986 in the play "The House of Blue Leaves" by John Guare. He played the role of Artie Shaughnessy, a zookeeper who dreams of being a Hollywood songwriter. Mahoney received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in the play. He later reprised the role in the 1987 film adaptation of the play, which starred Ben Stiller and directed by John Guare.
Mahoney appeared in several other Broadway productions throughout his career, including "Orphans" by Lyle Kessler in 1985, "Prelude to a Kiss" by Craig Lucas in 1990, and "The Man Who Came to Dinner" by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart in 2000. He also appeared in off-Broadway productions, including "The Seafarer" by Conor McPherson in 2007.
Mahoney was best known for his role as Martin Crane in the hit television series "Frasier," which aired from 1993 to 2004. Mahoney played the father of Frasier Crane, a radio psychiatrist played by Kelsey Grammer. Mahoney won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for his work on the show. He also appeared in several films throughout his career, including "Moonstruck" in 1987, "Say Anything..." in 1989, and "Primal Fear" in 1996.
Mahoney continued to work in television and film throughout the 2000s and 2010s. He appeared in several episodes of the television series "In Treatment" in 2008, and had a recurring role on the show "Hot in Cleveland" from 2011 to 2014. Mahoney also provided the voice of Preston Whitmore in the animated film "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" in 2001.
Mahoney's most recent work was in the film "Flarsky," which was released in 2019. The film starred Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, and Mahoney played the role of Mr. Haroldson. He passed away on February 4, 2018 at the age of 77. Mahoney was remembered by his colleagues and fans as a talented actor with a unique voice and a warm personality.

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John Mahoney STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Old Man

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Narrator


John Mahoney Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

John Mahoney, The House of Blue Leaves

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WAM Theatre Unveils 15th Anniversary Season


​WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Sean Allan Krill And Kathy Voytko To Star In PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, January 13 – February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre


Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy. Get all the details for this upcoming production.

Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Be Presented At 59E59 Theaters


'Call Me Elizabeth,' a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented July 15-18 by KB Productions at 59E59 Theaters as part of the 2023 East to Edinburgh Festival. Directed by Michael Weber, the critically acclaimed production is written by and stars Kayla Boye.

THE HOURS Starring Fleming, O'Hara & DiDonato to Screen as Part of The Met's 2023 Summer HD Festival


The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023 Summer HD Festival, an annual New York pastime, returns to Lincoln Center Plaza Saturday, August 26 through Monday, September 4.

Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH To Be Presented At Venus Cabaret Theater in June


'Call Me Elizabeth,' a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented June 16-18 by KB Productions at Venus Cabaret Theater.

Remy Bumppo Announces Cast And Creative Team For The World Premiere Of Jessica Dickey's GALILEO'S DAUGHTER


Remy Bumppo Theatre Company have announced the cast, creative and production teams for the final production of its 2022-2023 season, the world premiere of Galileo’s Daughter by Jessica Dickey and directed by Marti Lyons, April 5 - May 14, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Avenue.

HOME FRONT By Warren Leight Extended at The Victory Theatre


The Victory Theatre Center has extended its current hit production, Home Front by Tony Award-winning playwright Warren Leight (Side Man), through February 26 and added Thursday evening performances.

The Victory Theatre Center Presents West Coast Premiere of HOME FRONT


The Victory Theatre Center presents the West Coast premiere of Home Front by Tony Award-winning playwright Warren Leight (Side Man). Leight’s moving portrait of a post-World War II interracial marriage runs January 13 through February 19 at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank with Victory co-artistic director Maria Gobetti at the helm. Low-priced previews begin January 7.

HOME FRONT by Warren Leight to Have West Coast Premiere at Victory Theatre in January


This country will break your heart. The Victory Theatre Center will present the West Coast premiere of Home Front by Tony® Award-winning playwright Warren Leight (Side Man). Leight’s moving portrait of a post-World War II interracial marriage runs January 13 through February 19 at The Victory Theatre Center in Burbank.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for CABARET at Porchlight Music Theatre


Porchlight Music Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning landmark musical Cabaret, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts January 14 - February 12, 2023. Porchlight’s production is directed by Artistic Director Michael Weber, associate directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier and music directed by Linda Madonia.

Listen: JERSEY BOYS Tony Award Winner Christian Hoff & Melissa Hoff Release New Jazz Duet 'We Talk Without Words'


The new jazz duet,“We Talk Without Words,” recorded by Jersey Boys’ TONY ®AWARD Winner, Christian Hoff with his wife, Melissa Hoff has been released! A dreamy jazz waltz with a fun-filled, frenetic bridge, the husband and wife musical team prove that “kindred spirits” share a language all their own. Listen here!

FUN HOME opens TheaterWorks Hartford's 22/23 Season


TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, has announced details for its upcoming 2022–2023 season which is filled with great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of Jessica Dickey's NAN AND THE LOWER BODY


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the World Premiere of Jessica Dickey’s Nan and the Lower Body, an audience favorite at TheatreWorks’ 2019 New Works Festival.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival This Month


William Shakespeare's joyous and popular comedy Much Ado About Nothing will open at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University. The show previews July 13 and 14, opens July 15, and runs through August 7 in the Schubert Theatre at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts.

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival to Present Staged Reading Of Marisela Treviño Orta's THE RIVER BRIDE


A staged reading of award-winning playwright Marisela Treviño Orta's Latinx fairytale The River Bride will be presented for a limited engagement July 1 to July 3 at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, the professional theatre on the campus of DeSales University in Center Valley, PA.

One Singular Sensation: A CHORUS LINE Opens At Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival


Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival opens the iconic Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line. The show previews June 22 & 23, opens June 24 and will run through July 10 at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of DeSales University.

TheaterWorks Hartford Shares 2022-2023 Season Lineup


TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, is excited to announce its upcoming 2022–2023 season. Rob said 'This season, we’re focusing on plays that we hope inspire our audiences to come see LIVE theater. Great music, captivating stories, and world-class writing – these stories are uplifting, powerful … and will engage us all in important conversations. We’re particularly excited that they are written by four female playwrights representing the best and most important voices in American theater. These plays tell our stories.'

John Mahoney FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has John Mahoney been in?

John Mahoney has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has John Mahoney been in?

John Mahoney has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has John Mahoney been nominated for?

John Mahoney has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in The House of Blue Leaves.

What awards has John Mahoney won?

John Mahoney won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in The House of Blue Leaves.

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