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BIO

In a career spanning 50 years, De Shields has distinguished himself as an unparalleled actor, director, and educator. He has intermittently portrayed Hermes in Hadestown since 2012, including the recent critically acclaimed production at London’s National Theatre. In 2018, De Shields was the recipient of the 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Legend Award and the 33rd Annual Bob Harrington Life Achievement Bistro Award. Among his other accolades are the 2009 National Black Theatre Festival’s Living Legend Award, and the 2007 Village Voice Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance. A multiple Tony Award nominee, he is best known for his show-stopping performances in four legendary Broadway productions: The Wiz, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Emmy Award), Play On!, and The Full Monty. De Shields is a proud member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and SDC.

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STAGE CREDITS

CATS: The Jellicle Ball
[Broadway]
2026
Old Deuteronomy
Andre De Shields is Tartuffe
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Tartuffe
Hadestown
[West End]
West End Return, 2025
Hermes
CATS: The Jellicle Ball CATS: The Jellicle Ball
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Old Deuteronomy
Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Ben Loman
Uncommon Voices: Balboa Is Not Drowning Uncommon Voices: Balboa Is Not Drowning
[Off-Broadway]
En Garde Arts' Off-Broadway Immersive Production, 2019
Balboa Douglas
Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hermes
Caligula
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Performer

Movies

The American Snitch
[ 1983 ] Russ
Prison
[ 1987 ] Sandor
Extreme Measures
[ 1996 ] Teddy Dolson
The Good Heart
[ 2009 ] Sooty André de Shields
The Inheritance
[ 2011 ] Uncle Grady
The Backseat
[ 2014 ] Mr. Davies
Chloe and Theo
[ 2015 ] Mr. Sweet Andre De Shields
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #2
The Sixth Reel
[ 2021 ] Gavin Plimsoll
Spellbound
[ 2023 ] Oracle of the Moon

TV Shows

As the World Turns
Reverend Dansby
Law & Order
Mr. Miller, Dr. Elvin Simmonds
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Keys

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Andre DeShields, Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

André De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle Ball


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Andre De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle Ball


winner
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre

Andre De Shields


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andre De Shields, Hadestown

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andre De Shields been in?

Andre De Shields has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Andre De Shields been in?

Andre De Shields has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Andre De Shields been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards) for and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hadestown.

What awards has Andre De Shields won?

Andre De Shields has won several notable awards, including the Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. He also received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre award from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Hadestown.

What was Andre De Shields's first West End show?

Andre De Shields's first West End show was Hadestown which opened in 2025

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