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Mark Linn-Baker

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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Broadway: The Music Man (Mayor Shinn), On the Twentieth Century, You Can't Take it With You, Relatively Speaking, Losing Louie, "Toad" in A Year With Frog and Toad, "Hysterium" in Forum (Drama League Honor, FANY Award), Neil Simon's Laughter On The 23rd Floor, David Henry Hwang's Face Value, Gary Trudeau's Doonesbury. Encores!: "Heinzie" in The Pajama Game. Joseph Papp's NYSF: All's Well That Ends Well, Othello, Von Richthofen, The Laundry Hour, Alice in Concert (with Meryl Streep). Off-Broadway: Almost An Evening, Chesapeake (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), A Flea in Her Ear (Drama League Honor), Beth Henley's The Miss Fire Cracker Contest at MTC, Randy Newman's Maybe I'm Doing It Wrong, work for EST, LaMama, West Bank Theater, Phoenix Theater, among others. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Yale Rep, ART Cambridge (founding company member), Arena, Center Stage. Film: Woody Allen’s Manhattan, Richard Benjamin's My Favorite Year, Peter Bogdanovich's Noises Off and James L. Brooks' How Do You Know. Television: Showtime’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, guest appearances on The Good Wife, Ally McBeal, Law And Order, L&O:CI, Full House, Cooper, Miami Vice, Moonlighting. Seven seasons as "Larry Appleton" on ABC's Perfect Strangers and opposite Melanie Griffith on WB's Twins. Mr. Linn-Baker is a co-founder/co-director of New York Stage and Film Company and a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

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Mark Linn-Baker STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mayor Shinn [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
59 East 59 Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Mayor Shinn

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Timothy

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2017
Senex

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Production, 2017
Everett Baker

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Oliver Webb

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Paul Sycamore

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Sam Roth

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
McMartin (Waiting) / God Who Loves (Debate)

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Tony Ellis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Toad

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Victor Chandebise/Dodo

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Hysterium

[Broadway]
1993
Val

[Broadway]
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Bernard Sugarman

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Delmount Williams

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Delmount Williams

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Mark

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Orderly

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Bertram

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Marphurius

Sganarelle

Valere

Performer

Mark Linn-Baker Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Lyricist

Mark Linn-Baker Movies

The End of August
[ 1981 ] Victor LeBrum
My Favorite Year
[ 1982 ] Benjy Stone
Me and Him
[ 1988 ] Him
Noises Off...
[ 1992 ] Tim Allgood
12 and Holding
[ 2005 ] Mr. Farmer
Adam
[ 2009 ] Sam Klieber
How Do You Know
[ 2010 ] Ron
Accommodations
[ 2018 ] Eugene Beltzer

Mark Linn-Baker TV Shows

Blue Bloods
Carlton Miller
Ghosts
Henry
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Larry Weeks
Law & Order
Dr. Vincent Balicheck, Tom Wilder
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Wally Stevens
Perfect Strangers
Larry Appleton
Succession
Maxim Pierce
The Electric Company
Sigmund Scrambler
The Leftovers
Mark Linn-Baker
Twins
Alan Arnold

Mark Linn-Baker Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mark Linn-BakerChesapeake

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mark Linn-BakerChesapeake

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Mark Linn-Baker News


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John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater


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Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater


RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More


RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

New York Stage and Film Launches '40 Campaign'


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New York Stage and Film Gala Honoring Billy Porter Adds J Harrison Ghee, Melissa Etheridge, and David Burtka


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Photos: Christian Slater, Jesse Eisenberg, Raul Esparza, and More Honor Warren Leight at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS


THE 24 HOUR PLAYS' 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway event took place last night, honoring playwright and screenwriter Warren Leight, a longtime supporter of the organization. Check out photos from the event here!

Red Bull Theater to Continue Revelation Readings With THE INN AT LYDDA


RED BULL THEATER will present THE INN AT LYDDA featuring Amir Arison, Alfredo Narciso, Jay O. Sanders, and more in their Revelation Readings series.

Christian Slater, Dagmara Dominczyk, Josh Radnor and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY


Additional talent has been announced for the 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway. Find out who is joining the lineup here!

A Celebration Of The Life Of Jennifer Muller to Take Place at The Joyce Theater


Join in for a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Muller, featuring remembrances, live performances, and historical footage. Admission is free with RSVP.

Jesse Eisenberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Raúl Esparza and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on Broadway


Initial talent has been revealed for the 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway. This one-night-only event featuring distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community and beyond will be held this year on Monday October 23, 2023 at The Town Hall. Find out who will appear here!

Video: Remembering Michael McGrath


Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.

MEDEA: RE-VERSED World Premiere, THE COUNTRY WIFE & More Set for Red Bull Theater 2023-24 Season


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Photos: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada And More Turn Out As Red Bull Theater Honors Julie Taymor And More


Red Bull Theater honored Julie Taymor with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 5th. See photos from inside the event. 

Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page


Julie Taymor will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit on Monday June 5th (6pm).

Jennifer Muller, Founder Of Jennifer Muller/The Works, Has Passed Away


Jennifer Muller/The Works has announced the passing of its Founding Artistic Director, Jennifer Muller. Jennifer was a world-renowned choreographer, artist, and dear friend. She died peacefully in her home early Wednesday morning, March 29.

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Have Any Broadway Plays Ever Closed Before They Opened?


This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway plays ever closed before they opened?

Mark Linn-Baker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mark Linn-Baker been in?

Mark Linn-Baker has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Mark Linn-Baker been in?

Mark Linn-Baker has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mark Linn-Baker been nominated for?

Mark Linn-Baker has been nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chesapeake" and at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production.

What awards has Mark Linn-Baker won?

Mark Linn-Baker won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Chesapeake.

How many shows has Mark Linn-Baker written?

Mark Linn-Baker has written 2 shows including The Laundry Hour (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Laundry Hour (Bookwriter).

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