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BIO

Alison Wright is best known for her critically acclaimed role as FBI secretary Martha Hanson on four seasons of the Emmy Nominated FX series "The Americans." Other notable roles include Marjorie in the Prime Video series Sneaky Pete, Pauline Jameson in the FX series Feud, and Ruth Wardell in TNT series Snowpiercer. Film credits include HBO's Confirmation as well as the Gavin O'Connor-Ben Affleck film The Accountant, The Nanny Diaries, The Accountant, and Ask for Jane. On stage, Wright is best known for her roles in the Off-Broadway production of The New Group's Marie & Bruce (opposite Marisa Tomei) and Rafta Rafta.

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STAGE CREDITS

Othello Othello
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Emilia
Sweat Sweat
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Jessie
Marie and Bruce Marie and Bruce
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Revival, 2011
Performer
Rafta, Rafta...
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Molly Bhatt

Movies

The Nanny Diaries
[ 2007 ] Bridget
Growing Up Smith
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Reynolds
The Accountant
[ 2016 ] Justine
Active Adults
[ 2017 ] Therapist
Ask for Jane
[ 2018 ] Ada
The Accountant 2
[ 2025 ] Voice of Justine (voice)

TV Shows

Sneaky Pete
Marjorie
Snowpiercer
Ruth Wardell
The Americans
Martha Hanson
Feud
[ 2017-2024 ] Pamela Harriman
Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Ruth WardellLilah Anderson
The Madness
Julia Jayne
The Madness
Julia Jayne
Snowpiercer
[ 2020-2024 ] Ruth WardellLilah Anderson
Feud
[ 2017-2024 ] Pamela Harriman Pauline Jameson

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Alison Wright, Othello

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by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025

LAByrinth Theater Company has announced the return of its signature fundraising event, Celebrity Charades, happening on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Edison Ballroom.
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HENRY & ME Continues Development as Part of Dance Lab New York's Bespoke Lab
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023

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by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022

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VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer Photo
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2022

“Snowpiercer” season three stars  Oscar winner  Jennifer Connelly, Grammy and Tony Award winner  Daveed Diggs,  Sean Bean, Rowan Blanchard,  Alison Wright,  Mickey Sumner,  Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Tony Award  winner and Grammy  nominee  Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso,  Sam Otto,  Roberto Urbina,  Sheila Vand, and Mike O’Malley.
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in TNT'S SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer Photo
VIDEO: Daveed Diggs in TNT'S SNOWPIERCER Season Three Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2021

The TNT series stars Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Roberto Urbina, Rowan Blanchard, Katie McGuiness, Lena Hall, Archie Panjabi, Annalise Basso, Sam Otto, and more. At the end of “Snowpiercer” season two, Layton (Diggs) and Ruth (Wright), who were banished to Big Alice’s compost car, plotted to take back Snowpiercer.
Photos: THE FEVER Reopens Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre Photo
Photos: THE FEVER Reopens Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

Audible Inc. has reopened Audible Theater’s live stage at the Minetta Lane Theatre with The Fever, written by three-time Obie Award winner Wallace Shawn, directed by two-time Obie Award winner Scott Elliott, and starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Lili Taylor.
Season Two of SNOWPIERCER Comes to DVD Nov. 9 Photo
Season Two of SNOWPIERCER Comes to DVD Nov. 9
by TV News Desk - Aug 17, 2021

Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel series and the film from Academy Award® winner Bong Joon Ho (“Parasite”), “Snowpiercer” season two stars Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly (“A Beautiful Mind”), Grammy® and Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton,” “Black-ish”).
SNOWPIERCER Wraps Production on Season Three with Renewal Announcement for a Fourth S Photo
SNOWPIERCER Wraps Production on Season Three with Renewal Announcement for a Fourth Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 29, 2021

“Snowpiercer” premiered as the #1 new scripted drama on all of ad-supported cable in 2020. The second season reached 21 million viewers across linear and digital in L+7 viewing, ranking as a Top 5 cable drama.
Jennifer Westfeldt, Adriane Lenox, Alison Wright and More Join PERIOD PIECE Play Seri Photo
Jennifer Westfeldt, Adriane Lenox, Alison Wright and More Join PERIOD PIECE Play Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021

Stage and screen stars Jennifer Westfeldt (Kissing Jessica Stein), Alison Wright (“The Americans”), Tony Award-winner Adriane Lenox (Doubt), US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Scott Turner Schofield ('The Bold And The Beautiful') and Kimberly Guerrero (August: Osage County) have joined the cast of Period Piece.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns With Ana Villafaňe, Ato Blankson-Wood, a Photo
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns With Ana Villafaňe, Ato Blankson-Wood, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues returns in 2021 for another weekly series on IGTV.
SNOWPIERCER Fan Q & A, CONVERSATIONS IN PRIDE And More On PALEY FRONT ROW Next Week Photo
SNOWPIERCER Fan Q & A, CONVERSATIONS IN PRIDE And More On PALEY FRONT ROW Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2020

Tune in to Paley Front Row, a new way to enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories of today's top shows from the comfort of home. The series which is part of Paley@Home Presented by Citi, will screen for free on the Paley Center's YouTube channel.    
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alison Wright been in?

Alison Wright has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Alison Wright been in?

Alison Wright has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alison Wright been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Othello.

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