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Tracy Letts is a multifaceted award-winning actor and playwright. Letts received the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play August: Osage County and a Tony Award for his portrayal of George in the revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. He has written the screenplays of three films adapted from his own plays: BUG and Killer Joe, both directed by William Friedkin, and August: Osage County directed by John Wells. In 2019, Letts was seen portraying Henry Ford II in James Mangold’s Academy Award-nominated racing drama “Ford v Ferrari,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also starred in the Academy nominated and critically-acclaimed adaption of Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.”



Upcoming, Letts will star opposite Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck in the 20th Century Studios thriller “Deep Water.” Letts stars and also penned the screenplay for the film adaptation of A.J. Finn’s best-seller, The Woman in the Window, released on Netflix.



Steppenwolf production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts will make its return to Broadway in March 2022. The play, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama, shows the inner workings of a city council meeting in the fictional town of Big Cherry. Other recent stage projects include Letts’s play Linda Vista, which saw a successful limited run at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre in late 2019.



In 2017, Letts appeared in Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” alongside Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. The film was selected as the Best Film of 2017 by the National Board of Review and nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture and for a Critics’ Choice Award in the category of Best Acting Ensemble. Also in 2017, Letts received critical acclaim for his performance opposite Saoirse Ronan in Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird,” which was selected as one of the Top Ten Films of 2017 by the National Board of Review, nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Best Ensemble and an Oscar in the category of Best Film.



Additional film credits include “The Lovers” with Debra Winger, which was nominated for a 2018 Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay; Antoni Campos’ biographical drama “Christine,” “Indignation,” James Schamus’ directorial debut and the Oscar nominated film “The Big Short” directed by Adam McKay.



On the small screen, Letts starred in the second season of HBO’s “Divorce” alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon and Talia Balsam. In 2013 and 2014, Letts played CIA Director Andrew Lockhart on Showtime’s “Homeland.” The cast was nominated for a SAG Award in the category of Best Drama Ensemble in 2013. Tracy resides in Chicago with his wife, Carrie Coon, and is an active member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

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Tracy Letts STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Mayor Superba

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival, 2019
Joe Keller

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Bob Jones

[Broadway]
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Production, 2012
George

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatre Production, 2005
Ken

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Tracy Letts Movies

[1988]Paramedics Van Owner

[1992]Straight Talk Sean

[1997]Chicago Cab Sports Fan

[1998]U.S. Marshals Sheriff Poe

[1999]Guinevere Zack

[2006]Bug writer

[2011]Killer Joe writer

[2013]August: Osage County writer

[2015]The Big Short Lawrence Fields

[2016]Wiener-Dog Danny

[2016]Indignation Dean Caudwell

[2016]Elvis & Nixon John Finlator

[2016]Christine Michael

[2016]Imperium Dall Wolf

[2017]The Lovers Michael

[2017]Lady Bird Larry McPherson

[2017]The Post Fritz Beebe

[2019]Little Women Mr. Dhwood

[2019]Ford v Ferrari Henry Ford II

[2020]French Exit Franklin Price

[2021]The Woman in the Window writer

[2022]Deep Water Don Wilson


Tracy Letts TV Shows

Divorce Nick

Early Edition Jonathan, Marksman

Homeland Andrew Lockhart

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Anne Hearn and Brian Reddy to Star in THE MINUTES at the Springer Theatre

The Springer Theatre will present Tracy Letts' The Minutes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season

Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a  roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Experimental NASSIM Brings a New Performer To Portland Center Stage Every Night

Experience the captivating performance of NASSIM at the Portland Center Stage from March 30 to May 12, 2024. Don't miss this unique theatrical event that promises to engage and inspire.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Presents AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY March 19th - April 7th

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis closes its current season with a production of Tray Letts’ tragicomedy AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Performances begin on March 19th and the show runs through April 7th on the main stage in the Loretto-Hilton Center. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play, and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The dark comedy examines the dysfunctional dynamics of the Weston Family when they return home for a funeral. Broadway World had the opportunity to sit down with Director Amelia Acosta Powell and Broadway’s Astrid Van Wieren who plays Mattie Faye Aiken to talk about The Rep’s upcoming production. 

A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead Boston's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include A Strange Loop and more!

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Comes to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis in March

Finishing out The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ 2023/24 Season is the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning powerhouse drama, August: Osage County by acclaimed contemporary playwright Tracy Letts.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Cast and Crew Set For Edge Of The Wood's IT IS SO (IF YOU THINK SO!)

The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood has announced the full cast and crew of Luigi Pirandello's It Is So (If You Think So!), adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon.

Performances Begin Tonight for REDWOOD World Premiere Starring Idina Menzel at La Jolla Playhouse

Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: THE MINUTES at American Lives Theatre

The stodgy claustrophobic feel of the first half of the show is intentional and director Christ Saunders handles it beautifully. We are meant to be just as frustrated as Mr. Peel at the red tape and wheel spinning of the committee.

Invictus Theatre Company Moves To Windy City Playhouse; 2024 Season Revealed

Invictus Theatre Company has announced a new home and a four-play season for 2024. Invictus will move to the Windy City Playhouse, the former producing company and venue that closed early last year. Learn more about the season here!

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

De'Adre Aziza, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Zachary Noah Piser & More Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Announces It Has Reached 80% of $2.5M Rally for The Rep Campaign

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has reached 80% of its $2.5M fundraising goal and extended Phase 1 of the campaign. Plus, a new adaptation from Lookingglass Theatre Company is coming soon.

Review Roundup: APPROPRIATE Opens On Broadway Starring Sarah Paulson, Elle Fanning, Corey Stoll & More

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, directed by Lila Neugebauer, opens on Broadway tonight in a production from Second Stage Theater. The show's star-studded cast includes Emmy-winner Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll, Elle Fanning and more! Read the reviews!

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY

Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED

Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

Meet the Cast of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic, written by Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, begins performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre tonight, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Meet the cast of Prayer for the French Republic here!

Tracy Letts FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tracy Letts's next show will be The Minutes which opens on 4/17/2022 on Broadway.

Tracy Letts has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Tracy Letts has not appeared in the West End.

Tracy Letts has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "All My Sons," "The Realistic Joneses," and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". He was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "The Minutes," "August: Osage County," and "Man from Nebraska." Letts received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," as well as winning the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. Additionally, Letts was recognized with awards such as Best New Play at the Olivier Awards, Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for various productions.

Tracy Letts has won several awards for the play August: Osage County, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Best Play at the Tony Awards, and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards.

Tracy Letts has written 8 shows including Killer Joe (Playwright), Bug (Playwright), August: Osage County (Playwright), Superior Donuts (Playwright), Mary Page Marlowe (Author), Man from Nebraska (Playwright), The Minutes (Playwright), Linda Vista (Playwright).

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