George Hearn
Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA
Latest News on George Hearn:
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre (Oct 17, 2025)
BWW Q&A: Tara Kromer Talks SWEENEY TODD At Athens Theatre (Sep 9, 2025)
SUNSET BLVD.'s Nicole Scherzinger Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Jun 9, 2025)
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre (Oct 17, 2025)
BWW Q&A: Tara Kromer Talks SWEENEY TODD At Athens Theatre (Sep 9, 2025)
SUNSET BLVD.'s Nicole Scherzinger Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Jun 9, 2025)
BIO
George Hearn created the role of Max von Mayerling in the Los Angeles premiere and Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard for which he received his second Tony Award. He won his first Tony Award for originating the role of Albin in La Cage aux Folles, a role that he reprised in London and earned him an Olivier Award nomination.
He received Tony Award nominations for Putting It Together, A Doll's Life and Watch on the Rhine. He won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of the title role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street after having played the role on Broadway and the national tour with Angela Lansbury. He returned to the role in May, 2000 with the New York Philharmonic and in the summer of 2001 with the San Francisco Symphony and the Ravinia Festival in Chicago for a concert version that co-starred Patti LuPone.
His other Broadway appearances include Wicked, The Diary of Anne Frank with Natalie Portman; Meet Me in St. Louis; I Remember Mama with Liv Ullman; Ah, Wilderness! with Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards; An Almost Perfect Person with Ms. Dewhurst; The Changing Room and A Time for Singing.
He starred in the New York City Opera's Kismet and in the all-star concert productions of Follies at Avery Fisher Hall and South Pacific at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
He appeared in many productions with the New York Shakespeare Festival and has a long association with Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. Regional productions include Promises, Promises for Ovations in Chicago; I Do, I Do; Love Letters with Rue McClanahan; and most recently The Visit at Signature Theatre with Chita Rivera.
His many television appearances include "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Law & Order," "Homicide," "Murder! She Wrote," "L.A. Law," "The Golden Girls," "Dear John," "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the television films A Fire in the Dark; False Arrest; Annie: A Royal Adventure; Durango and Sarah, Plain And Tall: Winter's End.
His motion pictures include Barney's Great Adventure, See You in the Morning, The Vanishing, Sneakers, The Devil's Own and Flags of Our Fathers.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Brother Bob
James Kennedy
Brother Bob
James Kennedy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
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Original Broadway Production, 1969
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Movies
Atlantic City Jackpot
[ 1976 ] Banker
[ 1976 ] Banker
See You in the Morning
[ 1989 ] Martin
[ 1989 ] Martin
Sneakers
[ 1992 ] Gregor
[ 1992 ] Gregor
The Vanishing
[ 1993 ] Arthur Bernard
[ 1993 ] Arthur Bernard
The Pagemaster
[ 1994 ] Captain Ahab
[ 1994 ] Captain Ahab
Felidae
[ 1994 ] Preterius
[ 1994 ] Preterius
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2
[ 1996 ] Red
[ 1996 ] Red
The Devil's Own
[ 1997 ] Peter Fitzsimmons
[ 1997 ] Peter Fitzsimmons
Barney's Great Adventure
[ 1998 ] Grandpa
[ 1998 ] Grandpa
The Best of Dr. Seuss
[ 2000 ] Mayor
[ 2000 ] Mayor
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Walter Gust
[ 2006 ] Walter Gust
TV Shows
Murder, She Wrote
Sean Culhane, Sean Cullane, Elliott Von Stuben
Sean Culhane, Sean Cullane, Elliott Von Stuben
Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron
Professor Hackle
Professor Hackle
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
George Hearn, Putting It Together
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
George Hearn, Sunset Boulevard
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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
George Hearn, Sunset Boulevard
Olivier Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical
George Hearn, La Cage Aux Folles
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
George Hearn, La Cage aux Folles
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Actor
George Hearn, La Cage aux Folles
winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
George Hearn, La Cage aux Folles
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
George Hearn , A Doll's Life
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
George Hearn , Watch on the Rhine
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Carolee Carmello Makes a Joyful Noise in SCANDALOUS in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-26 16:01:00
Video Flashback: Broadway Stars Sing 'Sunday' From SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 10:14:43
VIDEO: On This Day, November 6- Happy Birthday, Michael Cerveris!
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-11-06 00:01:00
STAGE TUBE: Blu-ray Clips from GYPSY, CANDIDE and SWEENEY TODD, Out Next Month via Shout Broadway
by Stage Tube - 2016-10-19 15:26:40
VIDEO: Broadway's Edmund Lyndeck, SWEENEY TODD's Original Judge Turpin, Reported Dead at 90
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-17 15:12:31
Photo Coverage: Amanda McBroom & George Ball Bring SOME ENCHANTED EVENING to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - 2014-10-09 21:55:58
TV: Behind the Scenes for Opening Night of SCANDALOUS - Carolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford and More!
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-11-16 14:46:35
TV: Sneak Peek of Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn and More in SCANDALOUS- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-13 15:02:14
STAGE TUBE: SCANDALOUS' Roz Ryan Sings for Kathie Lee Gifford on TODAY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-02 15:11:37
STAGE TUBE: New Clip from Ben Rimalower's PATTI ISSUES at the Duplex
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-26 16:36:53
STAGE TUBE: Trailer - Ben Rimalower's PATTI ISSUES at the Duplex
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-01 22:37:09
TV EXCLUSIVE: Carolee Carmello & George Hearn Talk Returning to Broadway in SCANDALOUS, Career-Changing Roles, and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2012-09-29 13:00:47
TV: Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford Talk SCANDALOUS- Plus a Special Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-09-25 13:30:31
STAGE TUBE: Kathie Lee Gifford Talks to Facebook Fans About SCANDALOUS!
by Stage Tube - 2012-09-17 14:26:00
TV: First Look at SCANDALOUS Cast Performing Live at BROADWAY ON BROADWAY!
by Robert Diamond - 2012-09-10 13:21:19
TV: SCANDALOUS' Carlolee Carmello, George Hearn, Kathie Lee Gifford and More Meet the Press!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-09-07 10:32:41
STAGE TUBE: Kathie Lee Gifford Talks SCANDALOUS With Jimmy Fallon
by Kelsey Denette - 2012-08-16 12:13:26
News
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
BWW Q&A: Tara Kromer Talks SWEENEY TODD At Athens Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 9, 2025
Prepare for a dark journey through the sinister streets of Victorian London with Sweeney Todd. Follow the vengeful barber as he seeks justice, aided by the cunning Mrs. Lovett and her rather… unique meat-pie business.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 9, 2025
Prepare for a dark journey through the sinister streets of Victorian London with Sweeney Todd. Follow the vengeful barber as he seeks justice, aided by the cunning Mrs. Lovett and her rather… unique meat-pie business.
SUNSET BLVD.'s Nicole Scherzinger Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
by - Jun 9, 2025
Nicole Scherzinger has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for SUNSET BLVD.
by - Jun 9, 2025
Nicole Scherzinger has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for SUNSET BLVD.
SUNSET BLVD. Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
by - Jun 9, 2025
Sunset Blvd. has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
by - Jun 9, 2025
Sunset Blvd. has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - May 4, 2025
The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
by Sidney Paterra - May 4, 2025
The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
Video: Watch the Trailer for Palace Theatre Documentary PLAYING THE PALACE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025
The trailer has been released for Playing the Palace, a new feature documentary chronicling the history and recent transformation of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. The documentary features interviews with Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Heather Headley, Ben Platt, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2025
The trailer has been released for Playing the Palace, a new feature documentary chronicling the history and recent transformation of Broadway’s Palace Theatre. The documentary features interviews with Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Heather Headley, Ben Platt, and more.
Review: BBC MUSICALS NIGHT, BBC Four and iPlayer
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025
Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2025
Some diamonds in the rough, but why can't we choose for ourselves from the BBC archive?
Davis Gaines Brings LOVE IS IN THE AIR to the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025
Davis Gaines in a rare New York appearance, will perform a special show for Valentine's Day, “Love is in the Air” a romantic evening of love songs! Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025
This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025
This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.
20th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented Tonight at The Todd Haimes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation in association with the Roundabout Theatre Company will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more!
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2024
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is taking an in-depth back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2024
As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is taking an in-depth back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.
Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff & More to Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB, a special event celebrating the work of the renowned lyricist. Performers include Kate Baldwin, Heidi Blickenstaff, Telly Leung and more.
BWW Q&A: Rob Fisher on SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2024
Virginia Arts Festival has cast one of Broadway’s leading lights in the role of a new, key position at the Festival: The Goode Family Artistic Advisor for Musical Theater and American Songbook.
What We Know So Far About the Return of SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 7, 2024
Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is set to return to Broadway later this year. What do we know so far...? We have the details!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 7, 2024
Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is set to return to Broadway later this year. What do we know so far...? We have the details!
19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023
The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023
The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.
Review: Comedy Tonight! MasterVoices Does THE FROGS, Or Why Isn't Sondheim at the Met?
by Richard Sasanow - Nov 7, 2023
MasterVoices, under Ted Sperling, found THE FROGS irresistible—and the result was a hit, or, as Shakespeare wrote in “Hamlet”: “A hit, a very palpable hit.” With its libretto by Burt Shevelove and Nathan Lane (and Nathan Lane again), it fit the stage of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre very nicely indeed.
by Richard Sasanow - Nov 7, 2023
MasterVoices, under Ted Sperling, found THE FROGS irresistible—and the result was a hit, or, as Shakespeare wrote in “Hamlet”: “A hit, a very palpable hit.” With its libretto by Burt Shevelove and Nathan Lane (and Nathan Lane again), it fit the stage of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre very nicely indeed.
Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at TUTS
by Christian Gill - Oct 24, 2023
Of the many things I could compliment about TUTS’ production of Sweeney Todd (the songs, the costumes, the lighting) perhaps the most important is that it’s authentic. This is as close to the original Angela Lansbury/Len Cariou (later played by George Hearn) production as we can reasonably hope.
by Christian Gill - Oct 24, 2023
Of the many things I could compliment about TUTS’ production of Sweeney Todd (the songs, the costumes, the lighting) perhaps the most important is that it’s authentic. This is as close to the original Angela Lansbury/Len Cariou (later played by George Hearn) production as we can reasonably hope.
Filmed Stage Production of SWEENEY TODD Will Air on TCM
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023
The 1982 filmed stage production of Sweeney Todd will be shown on TCM this month, just in time for spooky season! The production, starring Angela Lansbury and George Hearn will air on October 28 at 12pm ET.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023
The 1982 filmed stage production of Sweeney Todd will be shown on TCM this month, just in time for spooky season! The production, starring Angela Lansbury and George Hearn will air on October 28 at 12pm ET.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has George Hearn been in?
George Hearn has appeared on Broadway in 21 shows.
How many West End shows has George Hearn been in?
George Hearn has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was George Hearn's first West End show?
George Hearn's first West End show was La Cage aux Folles which opened in 1986
What awards has George Hearn been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Putting It Together, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunset Boulevard, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Best Actor (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Doll's Life and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Watch on the Rhine.
What awards has George Hearn won?
George Hearn has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard. He also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for La Cage aux Folles. Additionally, he earned the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for La Cage aux Folles. George Hearn was also honored with the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for La Cage aux Folles.
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