Alfred Molina
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
HAIRSPRAY Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? (Feb 28, 2026)
Photos: First Look at Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare & More in THE BOROUGHS Netflix Series (Feb 25, 2026)
Stream Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Online Now (Feb 12, 2026)
BIO
ALFRED MOLINA was born in Paddington, London to a Spanish immigrant father and an Italian immigrant mother who moved to Britain after WWII. Alfred emigrated to the U.S. in 1993. A seasoned theater and film actor, Molina has been featured in an extensive range of plays and films, from Oklahoma! in the West End (which earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination) to Spielberg’s Raiders of the Lost Ark and Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. Alfred made his Broadway debut in Yasmina Reza’s Art in 1998 and subsequently performed on Broadway as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof and Mark Rothko in Red. He was seen on the Pasadena Playhouse stage in his award-winning role in The Father (Ovation Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award) and more recently in Inherit the Wind. He is married to director Jennifer Lee and the couple split their time between New York and Los Angeles.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1981 ] Satipo
[ 1985 ] Cezar
[ 1985 ] Pierre
[ 1985 ] Sergei
[ 1987 ] Kenneth Halliwell
[ 1988 ] Avanti
[ 1991 ] Mellersh Wilkins
[ 1991 ] Moody
[ 1991 ] Oliver Syme
[ 1993 ] Marty
[ 1993 ] Titorelli
[ 1994 ] Angel
[ 1994 ] Rev. Leland Drury
[ 1995 ] Cliff
[ 1995 ] Denis Brabant
[ 1995 ] Dr. Stephen Arden
[ 1995 ] Jon
[ 1995 ] Juan Raul Perez
[ 1995 ] Trading Post Missionary
[ 1996 ] Panos Demeris
[ 1996 ] Sal
[ 1997 ] BorisThe ButcherBlavky
[ 1997 ] Levin
[ 1997 ] Rahad Jackson
[ 1997 ] Tulio
[ 1998 ] Hugh
[ 1998 ] Sir Jeremy Burtom
[ 1998 ] The Colonel
[ 1999 ] Snidely Whiplh
[ 1999 ] Solomon Solomon
[ 2000 ] Comte de Reynaud
[ 2000 ] Simon the Pharisee
[ 2001 ] John King Fisher
[ 2002 ] Boris Plots
[ 2002 ] Diego Rivera
[ 2003 ] Dr. Malick
[ 2003 ] John Tetzel
[ 2004 ] Doc Ock, Dr. Otto Octavius
[ 2004 ] Dr. Eddie Steam
[ 2004 ] Victor Hugo Puente
[ 2006 ] Bishop Manuel Aringarosa
[ 2006 ] Dick Suskind
[ 2006 ] Touchstone
[ 2007 ] Baldabiou
[ 2007 ] Davide Rieti
[ 2007 ] Dunlop
[ 2007 ] Ramses
[ 2008 ] Edy Rodriguez
[ 2009 ] Chandler Manning
[ 2009 ] Jack
[ 2009 ] Pepperidge
[ 2010 ] Horvath
[ 2010 ] Sheik Amar
[ 2010 ] Stephano
[ 2011 ] Burton
[ 2011 ] Roadkill
[ 2012 ] Antonio
[ 2012 ] Everly Campbell
[ 2013 ] Dennis
[ 2013 ] Professor Knight
[ 2013 ] Reginald
[ 2014 ] Doc
[ 2014 ] George Garea
[ 2014 ] King Bohan
[ 2014 ] Robert
[ 2014 ] Sergeant
[ 2014 ] Terry
[ 2015 ] Fairy King
[ 2015 ] Martin Morales
[ 2016 ] Ali Msoud Sadiq
[ 2016 ] Cal Faraday
[ 2016 ] Hernán
[ 2016 ] Lou Wheeler
[ 2016 ] Preston
[ 2017 ] Paul Weller
[ 2018 ] Baron Blackout
[ 2018 ] Ben Bradlee
[ 2018 ] Double Dan
[ 2018 ] Ray Hernandez
[ 2019 ] Agnarr
[ 2019 ] Big Boss
[ 2019 ] Howard Keleshian
[ 2020 ] Jim Bussey
[ 2021 ] Archie
[ 2021 ] Dr. Otto Octavius, Doc Ock
[ 2021 ] Peter Sellers
[ 2022 ] Jor-El
[ 2023 ] Old Beard Man
[ 2024 ] Richie Dechico
[ 2024 ] Narrator
TV Shows
Kazim, Tow Truck Driver
Dr. Edelweiss
Cogburn
Viggo
Bernard Blake
Multi-Bear
Jimmy Stiles
Ricardo Morales
Roger Stephenson
The Duke
London Chairman, Chairman
[ 2020-2024 ] The Duke
[ 2021-2024 ] Professor Knight
Benjar Pranic
Benjar Pranic
[ 2020-2024 ] The Duke
[ 2021-2024 ] Professor Knight
[ 2024-2025 ] Mordros the AnnihilatorMeteoroid
[ 2024-2025 ] Mordros the AnnihilatorMeteoroid
[ 2020-2025 ] Cronus (voice)
[ 2024-2025 ] Mordros the Annihilator Meteoroid (voice)
[ 2025-2025 ] Multi-Bear (voice)
[ 2020-2025 ]
Awards and Nominations
Alfred Molina, Red
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Alred Molina, Red
Alfred Molina, Red
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Alfred Molina, Fiddler on the Roof
Alfred Molina, Fiddler on the Roof
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Alfred MolinaFiddler on the Roof
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Alfred Molina, Art
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Alfred Molina , Art
Alfred Molina, Art
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Alfred Molina, Art / Ivanov
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Alfred Molina, Molly Sweeney
Alfred MolinaSpeed-the-Plow
Alfred Molina, Oklahoma!
Videos
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More in New Trailer for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 16:30:18
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 11:57:15
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More Star in Teaser for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 10:50:40
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-23 14:25:40
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for UNCLE VANYA with Steve Carell, Alison Pill & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-07 10:08:45
VIDEO: Stacy Keach Talks Starring With Harris Yulin in VIENNA Virtual Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-11-26 10:15:36
VIDEO: Alfred Molina Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-06-05 15:01:00
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Says She Almost Didn't Star in RATCHED on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-24 09:19:26
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-18 08:30:51
Video Flashback: Check Out Scenes From Center Theatre Group's RED
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-18 10:30:54
VIDEO: Alfred Molina Shares His Roundabout Memories of MOLLY SWEENEY
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-10 21:30:47
VIDEO: First Look at THE FATHER at Pasadena Playhouse, Starring Alfred Molina
by Stephi Wild - 2020-02-17 05:48:54
VIDEO: Take a Deeper Look into FROZEN 2 with New Trailer!
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-23 08:59:05
VIDEO: Watch Sarah Paulson Talk About Meeting Cher on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-09-18 18:08:37
BWW Exclusive: Hear Alfred Molina Sing on Disney's VAMPIRINA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-15 11:31:00
VIDEO: See David Harbour in the Trailer for FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER'S MONSTER, FRANKENSTEIN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-02 13:35:33
VIDEO: Michelle Monaghan & Common Star in the Trailer for SAINT JUDY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-01-23 13:35:38
VIDEO: Watch a Clip From RED, Starring Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch, Coming to Cinemas Today
by Stephi Wild - 2018-11-07 09:12:43
News
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 28, 2026
It’s… Hairspray! BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this beloved musical has been up to since the show first graced the Broadway stage!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026
Netflix has unveiled the first look at The Boroughs, a new supernatural series starring stage and screen stars Alfred Molina, Denis O'Hare, Alfre Woodard, and more. Check it out now.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Oscar Wilde's beloved comedy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, is now available for streaming, offering audiences a chance to enjoy this classic play from home.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 10, 2026
BWW Q&A: Patrick Osteen of Red at RhinoLeap Productions
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2026
In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows.
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2026
Every Broadway show needs general management and Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson are here to provide. The pair heads 101 Productions, Ltd.- a theatrical General Management firm formed in 1994.
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026
In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.
by James Lindhorst - Dec 11, 2025
Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular returns to the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri on December 18-20, 2025. Last year’s sold-out, one night only show created such overwhelming demand that producers Melissa Bohon-Webel and Shelby Ringdahl Cox expanded the 2025 holiday spectacular to three performances. The very busy Shelby Ringdahl Cox graciously agreed to sit down with Broadway World and talk about creating Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular. Melissa and Shelby are the founders of Show Me Theatricals, the creative minds behind Merry Ol’ Missouri: A Family Christmas Spectacular, and the co-directors of the show. Both women grew up in Columbia, Missouri, graduated from Rockbridge High School, and went on to successful performing careers in New York and beyond.
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 2, 2025
Alfred Molina starred in Signature Theatre's one-night-only benefit reading of Will Eno’s TITLE & DEED, directed by Lila Neugebauer. See photos from the event!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 23, 2025
While the large majority of plays that make it to Broadway were written in English, a small fraction of plays were originally penned in a different language and translated.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025
En Garde Arts will honor Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, at its 2025 Annual Benefit, which is taking place at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025
With the new documentary This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, CEO Randy Bryant aims to shed light on the rich history of Ten Chimneys and its enduring presence in the theater community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
En Garde Arts will honor Theresa Rebeck, the most Broadway-produced female playwright of our time, at its 2025 Annual Benefit. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
Hulu has dropped a new trailer for All's Fair, the new legal drama series from TV guru Ryan Murphy. The trailer for the highly anticipated series showcases the all-star cast led by Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts, along with Broadway alums Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and Judith Light.Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2025
Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. As the show returns to New York, we're looking back on the play's history and notable stars who have taken on these roles.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of ART by Yasmina Reza is now running on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre. The production stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris. Read the reviews!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alfred Molina has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Alfred Molina has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
Alfred Molina's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1980
Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Red, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Red, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Art, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Art , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Art, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Art / Ivanov, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Molly Sweeney, Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Speed-the-Plow and Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre (Olivier Awards) for Oklahoma!.
Alfred Molina has received several notable awards throughout his career. He won the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his role in Red. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award twice from the Drama Desk Awards for Fiddler on the Roof. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performances in both Art and Ivanov. Molina was also honored with Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Art. Furthermore, he won the Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Molly Sweeney.
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