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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.

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Alan Cumming STAGE CREDITS

Endgame Endgame
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2020
Hamm
Daddy Daddy
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group & Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2019
Andre
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Emcee
Alan Cumming's Macbeth Alan Cumming's Macbeth
[Broadway]
National Theatre of Scotland Production, 2013
Performer
Macbeth Macbeth
[New York]
Lincoln Centre Transfer, 2012
Macbeth
The Seagull
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Trigorin
The Threepenny Opera The Threepenny Opera
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Macheath
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Chris
Elle
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Design For Living
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Otto
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Cabaret
[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 1993
Master of Ceremonies
The Threepenny Opera
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Macheath

Alan Cumming Productions

Writing

Elle
Adaptation

Alan Cumming Movies

Prague
[ 1992 ] Alexander Novak
Second Best
[ 1994 ] Bernard
Black Beauty
[ 1994 ] Black Beauty
Circle of Friends
[ 1995 ] Sean
GoldenEye
[ 1995 ] Boris Grishenko
Emma
[ 1996 ] Mr Elton
Buddy
[ 1997 ] Dick
Spice World
[ 1997 ] Piers
For My Baby
[ 1997 ] Daniel Orgelbrand
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
[ 1997 ] Sandy Frink
Eyes Wide Shut
[ 1999 ] Desk Clerk
Titus
[ 1999 ] Saturninus
Plunkett & Macleane
[ 1999 ] Lord Rochester
Urbania
[ 2000 ] Brett
Get Carter
[ 2000 ] Jeremy Kinnear
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
[ 2000 ] Gazoo, Mick Jagged
Company Man
[ 2000 ] General Batista
Intimate Affairs
[ 2001 ] Sevy
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Joe Therrian
Josie and the Pussycats
[ 2001 ] Wyatt Frame
Spy Kids
[ 2001 ] Fegan Floop
Nicholas Nickleby
[ 2002 ] Mr. Folair
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
[ 2002 ] Fegan Floop
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
[ 2003 ] Fegan Floop
X2: X-Men United
[ 2003 ] Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler
Garfield
[ 2004 ] Persnikitty
Son of the Mask
[ 2005 ] Loki
Sweet Land
[ 2005 ] Young Frandsen
Ripley Under Ground
[ 2005 ] Jeff Constant
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Jake
Eighteen
[ 2005 ] Father Chris
Bam Bam and Celeste
[ 2005 ] Eugene
Gray Matters
[ 2006 ] Gordy
Full Grown Men
[ 2006 ] The Hitchhiker
Suffering Man's Charity
[ 2007 ] John Vandermark
Dare
[ 2009 ] Grant Matson
Boogie Woogie
[ 2009 ] Dewey Dalamanatousis
Jackboots on Whitehall
[ 2010 ] Hitler, Braveheart
Burlesque
[ 2010 ] Alexis
The Tempest
[ 2010 ] Sebtian
Almost in Love
[ 2011 ] Hayden
The Smurfs
[ 2011 ] Gutsy
Maladies
[ 2012 ] Alan
Outback
[ 2012 ] Bog
Any Day Now
[ 2012 ] Rudy Donatello
Sir Billi
[ 2012 ] Gordon
The Smurfs 2
[ 2013 ] Gutsy Smurf
Chu and Blossom
[ 2014 ] Uncle Jackie
Strange Magic
[ 2015 ] Bog King
Hurricane Bianca
[ 2016 ] Lawrence Taylor
After Louie
[ 2017 ] Sam Cooper
Battle of the Sexes
[ 2017 ] CuthbertTedTinling
Show Dogs
[ 2018 ] Dante
Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men
[ 2021 ] The Therapist
My Father's Dragon
[ 2022 ] Cornelius
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Lou Hendricks

Alan Cumming TV Shows

High Road
Jim Hunter
Instinct
Dr. Dylan Reinhart
Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Chuck, Rupert, Zeke
Schmigadoon!
Mayor Aloysius Menlove
The Good Wife
Eli Gold
The High Life
Sebastian Flight
Web Therapy
Austen Clarke

Alan Cumming Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Leading Actor in a Play

Alan Cumming, Macbeth

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Cumming, Macbeth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actor - Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1998 - Performance

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor in a Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance

Alan CummingLa Bete

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance

Alan CummingLa Bete


winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Comedy Performance of the Year

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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Alan Cumming FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alan Cumming been in?

Alan Cumming has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Alan Cumming been in?

Alan Cumming has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Alan Cumming's first West End show?

Alan Cumming's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1993

What awards has Alan Cumming been nominated for?

Alan Cumming has been nominated for the following awards: Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Cabaret, Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Cabaret, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cabaret, Best Comedy Performance (Olivier Awards) for La Bete, Best Comedy Performance (Olivier Awards) for La Bete, Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist, and Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre (Olivier Awards) for The Conquest Of The South Pole.

What awards has Alan Cumming won?

Alan Cumming has won several awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Macbeth," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cabaret," Best Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cabaret," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Cabaret," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret," and Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Accidental Death Of An Anarchist."

How many shows has Alan Cumming written?

Alan Cumming has written 1 shows including Elle (Adaptation).

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