Alan Cumming
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Date of Birth:
January 27, 1965 (58)
Birth Place: Perthshire, SCOTLAND
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Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. His most recent projects include lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neeson in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia, and recording a duet with a ...
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Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. His most recent projects include lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neeson in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia, and recording a duet with a Gaelic rapper.Not surprisingly, Time called him one of the three most fun people in show business (the others were Cher and Stanley Tucci!). Thirty years ago, his Hamlet stormed the West End. A quarter of a century ago, he was a sensation as Cabaret’s Master of Ceremonies in a production that forever changed the Broadway landscape.
A decade ago, his visceral, virtually one-man Macbeth was a stunning, transatlantic coup de theatre. His screen work ranged from art house to blockbuster, cult to mainstream, including Mr. Floop in Spy Kids, Eli on “The Good Wife,” Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, Boris in Goldeneye, King James on “Doctor Who,” Sandy Frink in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Mayor Menlove on “Schmigadoon!” and himself on “Broad City.” He is the author of six books, including a New York Times #1 bestselling memoir, performs in concert regularly around the world, and co-owns his own eponymous cabaret bar, Club Cumming, a home for all ages, genders, colors, sexualities—where kindness is all and anything could happen.
He is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor, five-time Emmy nominee, Scottish BAFTA winner, British Comedy Award winner, Independent Spirit Award-winning producer, National Board of Review-winning director, Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, an Officer of the British Empire, and winner of over 40 awards for his humanitarianism.
Alan Cumming Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Leading Actor in a Play ![]() |
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Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actor - Musical ![]() |
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actor - Musical ![]() |
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Theatre World Awards - 1998 - Performance ![]() |
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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical ![]() |
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Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor in a Musical | ||
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Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance | ||
Alan CummingLa Bete | ||
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance | ||
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Olivier Awards - 1991 - Comedy Performance of the Year ![]() |
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Alan CummingAccidental Death Of An Anarchist | ||
Olivier Awards - 1988 - Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre | ||
Alan CummingThe Conquest Of The South Pole |
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by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023
Alan Cumming has taken to Instagram to reveal that he has returned his OBE, due to his feelings about the 'toxicity' of the British Empire.

by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2023
THE GOOD FIGHT: THE FINAL SEASON stars 13-time Emmy Award® Nominee Christine Baranski (“The Gilded Age”), as well as Tony Award® Winner Audra McDonald (Beauty and the Beast), Nyambi Nyambi (“Mike and Molly”), Sarah Steele (“The Good Wife”), Andre Braughar (“Brooklyn 99”), Charmaine Bingwa (“Emancipation”) and Michael Boatman.

by Bobby Patrick - Jan 23, 2023
This album was INDEED recorded in performance! This is a RADICAL departure from almost all cast albums and lent such an air of excitement and immediacy to the listening of it that we found ourselves leaning forward toward the speakers in anticipation.

by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Her Majesty's Theatre Guided Tours are back by popular demand! The public is invited to take an exclusive look at Her Majesty's Theatre as she celebrates her 110th birthday in 2023 with more tour dates on sale now.

by - Jan 19, 2023
Top stories include new casting for the National Tour of Wicked, a Funny Girl album signing, and more! Plus, check out a video of Aaron Tveit making his entrance in Moulin Rouge! as he returns to the show, and more.

by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
The new season will star Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Ariana DeBose, Martin Short, Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, and Aaron Tveit are set to return, with Tituss Burgess and Patrick Page joining the cast for season two. Check out the new photos now!

by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
Katie Holmes appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to the stage in The Wanderers, revealing her backstage superstitions. Holmes also discussed working with Alan Cumming on her new film, the 25th anniversary of her debut film The Ice Storm, and more. Watch the complete interview video now!

by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2023
Jane Krakwoski has teased her big musical number in season two of Schmigadoon, which is titled Schmicago. Krakowski teased that the new season will honor ''70s, '80s sexy musicals,' teasing that her 'challenging' number includes a trapeeze, Sondheim, Chicago, and Cirque du Soleil. Watch the interview video clip now!

by - Jan 5, 2023
Top stories include Hadestown becoming the longest-running show at the Walter Kerr Theatre, and The Lion King having the highest-grossing week in Broadway history! Plus, James Marsden reveals he has his sights on Broadway, and more!

by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023
Alan Cumming is hosting Peacock's new reality competition series, The Traitors. The cast includes Brandi Glanville, Kyle Cooke, Reza Farahan, Ryan Lochte, irie Fields, Cody Calafiore, Kate Chastain, and more. Twenty contestants come together to complete a series of challenges with the objective of earning a cash prize. Watch the video trailer now!
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by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
Katie Holmes appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss returning to the stage in The Wanderers, revealing her backstage superstitions. Holmes also discussed working with Alan Cumming on her new film, the 25th anniversary of her debut film The Ice Storm, and more. Watch the complete interview video now!


by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2023
Jane Krakwoski has teased her big musical number in season two of Schmigadoon, which is titled Schmicago. Krakowski teased that the new season will honor ''70s, '80s sexy musicals,' teasing that her 'challenging' number includes a trapeeze, Sondheim, Chicago, and Cirque du Soleil. Watch the interview video clip now!


by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2023
Alan Cumming is hosting Peacock's new reality competition series, The Traitors. The cast includes Brandi Glanville, Kyle Cooke, Reza Farahan, Ryan Lochte, irie Fields, Cody Calafiore, Kate Chastain, and more. Twenty contestants come together to complete a series of challenges with the objective of earning a cash prize. Watch the video trailer now!


by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2022
BroadwayWorld sat down with Christine Baranski ahead of the premiere to discuss saying goodbye to Diane Lockhart in The Good Fight after six seasons, what it was like tackling real-life issues through the series, and how Broadway has contributed to the series throughout its six seasons. Watch the new video interview now!


by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2021
A new musical production of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is coming to PBS! This new production features Alan Cumming recounting the three-part tale: the Nutcracker’s origin story, the events on Christmas Eve, and what happens to the girl and the prince after the beloved ballet ends. Watch Cumming narrate Chapter One now!


by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2021
BroadwayWorld's own Daniel Nolen has paired famous commercial clips with Stephen Sondheim songs in new video.


by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021
Tony-winner Alan Cummings appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about his new memoir, 'Baggage'. Watch the full interview now!


by Stage Tube - Aug 30, 2021
Barrington Stage Company will make Aaron Tveit Live! In Concert available to stream on demand for one weekend only, September 9-12, 2021.


by Stage Tube - Aug 9, 2021
In “How We Change,” with the election looming, Mildred (Kristin Chenoweth) relentlessly ramps up her campaign. Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) face their true feelings for each other.


by Stage Tube - Aug 2, 2021
The first two episodes of “Schmigadoon!” premiered globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 16. The series continues with one new episode weekly, every Friday through August 13.
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