Norbert Leo Butz
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BIO
Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
[ 2007 ] Clay
[ 2010 ] Steve
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
[ 2012 ] Peter
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
[ 2019 ] Neil
[ 2019 ] Peanut
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
[ 2020 ] Ted
[ 2021 ] Doc
[ 2022 ] Rex
[ 2024 ] Alan Lomax
TV Shows
Kevin Rayburn
Dr. Byron Hale
Bill Belichick
Awards and Nominations
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Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
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Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
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Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
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Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Norbert Leo ButzBuicks
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Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years
Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not
Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years
Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not
Videos
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-16 17:06:22
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About
by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-29 16:00:20
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-05 12:42:28
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 11:26:30
VIDEO: Chloë Sevigny Discusses RUSSIAN DOLL, THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-21 14:10:38
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
VIDEO: Brooks Ashmanskas is Bringing a Little Bit of Broadway to BETTER NATE THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-04-01 13:00:20
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Talks GIVE OR TAKE on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-02-13 16:00:20
VIDEO: Original Jamie & Cathy, Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy, Reunite to Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-24 06:08:05
BWW Exclusive: Watch Nick Cordero's Last Public Performance, 'Dear Hate'- The Single Is Available Now!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-20 08:01:00
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-08 07:58:03
Broadway Rewind: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Catches on at Bryant Park in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-20 17:01:00
VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford, Norbert Leo Butz, John Mulaney, and More Take Part in New Song 'The Radius of Love' About Staying Home
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-13 08:43:50
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Sings 'Fight the Dragons' From BIG FISH
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 09:18:39
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Red Bull Theater will honor John Lithgow, Tony Award nominee for this season’s Giant, with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater, and Joanna Cole, will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
by - May 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2026
Melissa Errico, the Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author, will play a string of select international tour dates for Summer 2026. In advance of her summer tour dates, Errico will also perform on Good Day New York on Tuesday, May 26.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Drama Desk Awards has revealed the line-up of special performances and tributes for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Sail with the stars on Norwegian Jewel for The Broadway Cruise 4, sailing from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico, and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, featuring Broadway stars like Patti LuPone and Darren Criss.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the Beyond Broadway 2026-2027 season. Beginning October 2026, the fourth season will include Tituss Burgess, Norbert Leo Butz, and Audra McDonald.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
by Joshua Wright - Mar 10, 2026
Theatre Raleigh is a professional nonprofit theater company recognized for its high-caliber musicals, dramas, and concert series featuring exceptional talent.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The 2025/2026 Aventura Broadway Concert Series will continue with two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz as he takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind evening of story and song from his storied three-decade Broadway journey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Reeve Carney, Alex Newell, JJ Niemann, and five new members of the RENT original Broadway company have joined the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Lithgow will be honored with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater and Joanna Cole will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 6, 2026
This funny, colorful and delicious new play features Broadway veteran Christina Kirk (Well, Clybourne Park) as Julia Child and two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can) as Paul Child, alongside a stellar cast bringing a host of charming characters to life, including Jill Abramovitz, Rami Margron, Michael Park, Ariel Shafir, Saisha Talwar and others.
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 25, 2026
Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz talks to BroadwayWorld ahead of his February 26–28 solo concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Feb 24, 2026
At its best, “The Recipe” at La Jolla Playhouse is as warm and inviting as a kitchen in winter: fragrant with possibility, anchored by love, and anchored even more firmly by two utterly charming leads. At nearly two hours and 45 minutes, however, this ambitious new musical sometimes forgets that even the richest dish benefits from reduction.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 21, 2026
Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse announces a week-long extension of its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will present a wide-ranging slate of performances throughout March, featuring Broadway artists, tribute concerts, ballet, jazz, comedy and family programming. Presented by the City of Aventura and cultural partners, the month includes events for audiences of all ages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thou Shalt Not , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Last 5 Years and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thou Shalt Not.
Norbert Leo Butz has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for My Fair Lady. He earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Catch Me If You Can, and also received the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, he won the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He was recognized with multiple awards for his performance in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, including the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and the Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Butz also received the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Furthermore, he won Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Buicks, and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Last 5 Years.
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