Anthony Quayle
Birth Place: Ainsdale, Sefton, ENGLAND
Latest News on Anthony Quayle:
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLAYDS Comes to the Finborough Theatre (Jun 30, 2025)
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? (May 3, 2025)
Review: MR BURTON, in cinemas (Apr 18, 2025)
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLAYDS Comes to the Finborough Theatre (Jun 30, 2025)
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? (May 3, 2025)
Review: MR BURTON, in cinemas (Apr 18, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
Saraband
[ 1948 ] Durer
[ 1948 ] Durer
Hamlet
[ 1948 ] Marcellus
[ 1948 ] Marcellus
Oh... Rosalinda!!
[ 1955 ] General Orlovsky
[ 1955 ] General Orlovsky
Pursuit of the Graf Spee
[ 1956 ] Commodore Harwood-H.M.S. Ajax
[ 1956 ] Commodore Harwood-H.M.S. Ajax
The Wrong Man
[ 1956 ] Frank D. O Connor
[ 1956 ] Frank D. O Connor
No Time for Tears
[ 1957 ] Dr. Graham Seagrave
[ 1957 ] Dr. Graham Seagrave
Woman in a Dressing Gown
[ 1957 ] Jim
[ 1957 ] Jim
Ice Cold in Alex
[ 1958 ] Captain van der Poel
[ 1958 ] Captain van der Poel
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
[ 1958 ] Dr. Frank Smith
[ 1958 ] Dr. Frank Smith
Serious Charge
[ 1959 ] Rev. Howard Phillips
[ 1959 ] Rev. Howard Phillips
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
[ 1959 ] Slade
[ 1959 ] Slade
It Takes a Thief
[ 1960 ] Jim
[ 1960 ] Jim
The Guns of Navarone
[ 1961 ] Maj. Roy Franklin
[ 1961 ] Maj. Roy Franklin
Lawrence of Arabia
[ 1962 ] Colonel Brighton
[ 1962 ] Colonel Brighton
Damn the Defiant!
[ 1962 ] Vizard
[ 1962 ] Vizard
East of Sudan
[ 1964 ] Pvt. Baker
[ 1964 ] Pvt. Baker
The Fall of the Roman Empire
[ 1964 ] Verulus
[ 1964 ] Verulus
Operation Crossbow
[ 1965 ] Bamford
[ 1965 ] Bamford
A Study in Terror
[ 1965 ] Doctor Murray
[ 1965 ] Doctor Murray
Misunderstood
[ 1966 ] Sir John Edward Duncombe
[ 1966 ] Sir John Edward Duncombe
Before Winter Comes
[ 1968 ] Brigadier Bewley
[ 1968 ] Brigadier Bewley
Mackenna's Gold
[ 1969 ] Older Englishman
[ 1969 ] Older Englishman
Anne of the Thousand Days
[ 1969 ] Wolsey
[ 1969 ] Wolsey
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask
[ 1972 ] The King
[ 1972 ] The King
The Nelson Affair
[ 1973 ] Lord Minto
[ 1973 ] Lord Minto
The Tamarind Seed
[ 1974 ] Jack Loder
[ 1974 ] Jack Loder
The Eagle Has Landed
[ 1976 ] Adm. Wilhelm Canaris
[ 1976 ] Adm. Wilhelm Canaris
The Chosen
[ 1977 ] Professor Griffith
[ 1977 ] Professor Griffith
Murder by Decree
[ 1979 ] Sir Charles Warren
[ 1979 ] Sir Charles Warren
The Legend of the Holy Drinker
[ 1988 ] Distinguished Gentleman
[ 1988 ] Distinguished Gentleman
Buster
[ 1988 ] Sir James McDowell
[ 1988 ] Sir James McDowell
Magdalene
[ 1989 ] Father Noessler
[ 1989 ] Father Noessler
King of the Wind
[ 1990 ] Lord Granville
[ 1990 ] Lord Granville
The Thief and the Cobbler
[ 1993 ] King Nod
[ 1993 ] King Nod
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Performance
Anthony Quayle, Sleuth
winner
Drama League Awards - 1971 - Distinguished Performance Award
Sir Anthony Quayle
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Anthony Quayle, Tamburlaine the Great
News
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLAYDS Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
The Truth About Blayds will open at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season in September. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most?
by Sidney Paterra - May 3, 2025
On June 8, 2025, viewers will be able to tune in to watch Cynthia Erivo take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 78th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
by Sidney Paterra - May 3, 2025
On June 8, 2025, viewers will be able to tune in to watch Cynthia Erivo take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 78th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
Review: MR BURTON, in cinemas
by Gary Naylor - Apr 18, 2025
Richard Burton acquires a new name, a new voice and a new authority under the guidance of a loving teacher
by Gary Naylor - Apr 18, 2025
Richard Burton acquires a new name, a new voice and a new authority under the guidance of a loving teacher
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, starring Dominic West, Will Transfer to the West End in May
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge will transfer to the West End, starring BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown, The Affair), Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Macbeth, London Road) and BAFTA Cymru Award winner Callum Scott Howells, (It’s A Sin, Cabaret).
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge will transfer to the West End, starring BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown, The Affair), Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Macbeth, London Road) and BAFTA Cymru Award winner Callum Scott Howells, (It’s A Sin, Cabaret).
Kate Fleetwood and Callum Scott Howells Join A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 15, 2023
It is announced that Dominic West will lead an all-star cast in this hotly anticipated production, as he is joined by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Macbeth, London Road) and BAFTA Cymru Award winner Callum Scott Howells, star of Channel 4’s It’s A Sin and West End phenomenon Cabaret.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 15, 2023
It is announced that Dominic West will lead an all-star cast in this hotly anticipated production, as he is joined by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Macbeth, London Road) and BAFTA Cymru Award winner Callum Scott Howells, star of Channel 4’s It’s A Sin and West End phenomenon Cabaret.
Dominic West to Star in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023
BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023
BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets!
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE by Arthur Miller
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, A View From the Bridge!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, A View From the Bridge!
Film Movement Acquires a Treasure Trove of Digitally Restored British Classics for Release on Loaded Blu-Ray
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 22, 2019
Since its launch in 2015, the Film Movement Classics label has been dedicated to seeking out distinctive films of the past from around the globe, and offering these digitally restored classics to cineastes everywhere. Following the recent theatrical releases of FRITZ LANG'S INDIAN EPIC and Bill Forsyth's coming-of-age classic GREGORY'S GIRL and the home entertainment releases of French farce THE MAD ADVENTURES OF RABBI JACOB and King Hu's pioneering wuxia film, THE FATE OF LEE KHAN, Film Movement has acquired a baker's dozen of British classics from the '40s-'60s for Blu-ray and digital release on the Film Movement Classics label beginning this December.
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 22, 2019
Since its launch in 2015, the Film Movement Classics label has been dedicated to seeking out distinctive films of the past from around the globe, and offering these digitally restored classics to cineastes everywhere. Following the recent theatrical releases of FRITZ LANG'S INDIAN EPIC and Bill Forsyth's coming-of-age classic GREGORY'S GIRL and the home entertainment releases of French farce THE MAD ADVENTURES OF RABBI JACOB and King Hu's pioneering wuxia film, THE FATE OF LEE KHAN, Film Movement has acquired a baker's dozen of British classics from the '40s-'60s for Blu-ray and digital release on the Film Movement Classics label beginning this December.
GO BANG YOUR TAMBOURINE Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2019
The London premiere of Philip King's 1970 play Go Bang Your Tambourine opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 6 August 2019 (Press Nights: Thursday, 8 August 2019 and Friday, 9 August 2019 at 7.30pm).
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2019
The London premiere of Philip King's 1970 play Go Bang Your Tambourine opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 6 August 2019 (Press Nights: Thursday, 8 August 2019 and Friday, 9 August 2019 at 7.30pm).
Fulton Theatre Opens SLEUTH This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2017
The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present the classic stage mystery Sleuth, October 3 through October 29. Join us and get caught up in the game that is sure to have you asking yourself where does imagination end and the reality begin?
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2017
The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre is proud to present the classic stage mystery Sleuth, October 3 through October 29. Join us and get caught up in the game that is sure to have you asking yourself where does imagination end and the reality begin?
Catherine Zuber and Tony Straiges Among 2017 Theatre Development Fund/Irene Sharaff Awardees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017
Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017
Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.
UP Celebrates Easter with THE GREATEST STORIES OF THE BIBLE, Beg. Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 7, 2014
For two weeks in April, television audiences will be treated to an unprecedented collection of inspirational movies and mini-series when UP once again presents 'The Greatest Stories of The Bible' in honor of the Easter season. America's favorite network for uplifting entertainment will mark the holiday for a second year with an Unforgettable programming schedule. Starting today, April 7 and continuing through Easter, Sunday, April 20, UP will air 21 classic stories from the New and Old Testaments (11 never-before-seen on UP), plus one all-new UP Original Movie during prime time, totaling more than 123 hours of programming.
by TV News Desk - Apr 7, 2014
For two weeks in April, television audiences will be treated to an unprecedented collection of inspirational movies and mini-series when UP once again presents 'The Greatest Stories of The Bible' in honor of the Easter season. America's favorite network for uplifting entertainment will mark the holiday for a second year with an Unforgettable programming schedule. Starting today, April 7 and continuing through Easter, Sunday, April 20, UP will air 21 classic stories from the New and Old Testaments (11 never-before-seen on UP), plus one all-new UP Original Movie during prime time, totaling more than 123 hours of programming.
UP to Celebrate Easter with THE GREATEST STORIES OF THE BIBLE, Beg. 4/7
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2014
For two weeks in April, television audiences will be treated to an unprecedented collection of inspirational movies and mini-series when UP once again presents “The Greatest Stories of The Bible” in honor of the Easter season.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2014
For two weeks in April, television audiences will be treated to an unprecedented collection of inspirational movies and mini-series when UP once again presents “The Greatest Stories of The Bible” in honor of the Easter season.
Bruce Davison, Sharon Lawrence and Roxanne Hart Star in A SONG AT TWILIGHT at Pasadena Playhouse, Now thru 4/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2014
The Pasadena Playhouse announced Bruce Davison, Sharon Lawrence and RoxAnne Hart to star in A SONG AT TWILIGHT by Noel Coward, the fifth production of its 2013 - 2014 Season. A SONG AT TWILIGHT is performed tonight, March 18 to April 13; the press opening is Sunday, March 23.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2014
The Pasadena Playhouse announced Bruce Davison, Sharon Lawrence and RoxAnne Hart to star in A SONG AT TWILIGHT by Noel Coward, the fifth production of its 2013 - 2014 Season. A SONG AT TWILIGHT is performed tonight, March 18 to April 13; the press opening is Sunday, March 23.
Bruce Davison, Sharon Lawrence and Roxanne Hart to Star in A SONG AT TWILIGHT at Pasadena Playhouse, 3/18-4/13
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2014
The Pasadena Playhouse announced Bruce Davison, Sharon Lawrence and RoxAnne Hart to star in A SONG AT TWILIGHT by Noël Coward, the fifth production of its 2013 - 2014 Season. A SONG AT TWILIGHT is performed March 18 to April 13; the press opening is Sunday, March 23.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2014
The Pasadena Playhouse announced Bruce Davison, Sharon Lawrence and RoxAnne Hart to star in A SONG AT TWILIGHT by Noël Coward, the fifth production of its 2013 - 2014 Season. A SONG AT TWILIGHT is performed March 18 to April 13; the press opening is Sunday, March 23.
Felicity Kendal & Simon Callow to Lead CHIN-CHIN UK Tour; Launches from Windsor in October
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2013
Two of Britain's best loved actors, Felicity Kendal and Simon Callow, are set to star in the bittersweet classic comedy Chin-Chin, playing two very different people who have one thing in common - the affair that exists between their spouses!
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2013
Two of Britain's best loved actors, Felicity Kendal and Simon Callow, are set to star in the bittersweet classic comedy Chin-Chin, playing two very different people who have one thing in common - the affair that exists between their spouses!
Photo Flash: 2013 Tony Awards Film Series, Moderated by Ted Chapin
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2013
The Tony Awards held the 2013 Film Series on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at The Paley Center for Media. Featured were screenings of the historic 25th Annual Tony Awards broadcast as well as the 1967 Armstrong Circle Theatre version of 'Carousel.'
by Kelsey Denette - May 21, 2013
The Tony Awards held the 2013 Film Series on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at The Paley Center for Media. Featured were screenings of the historic 25th Annual Tony Awards broadcast as well as the 1967 Armstrong Circle Theatre version of 'Carousel.'
3rd Annual Tony Awards Film Series Features CAROUSEL, 1971 Tony Awards Today
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013
The Tony Awards present the line-up for the 3rd Annual Tony Awards Film Series, which will take place today, May 18, 2013 at The Paley Center for Media. The Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards, which are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013
The Tony Awards present the line-up for the 3rd Annual Tony Awards Film Series, which will take place today, May 18, 2013 at The Paley Center for Media. The Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards, which are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing, will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 9, 2013.
Amy Poehler, MAD MEN Panel, Salute to Broadway and More Set for Paley Center, April-May 2013
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013
Coming up at the Paley Center: a MAD MEN panel livestream, Peabody event with Amy Poehler, David Simon, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and A Salute to Broadway in honor of the annual broadcast of the Tony Awards. Details below!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013
Coming up at the Paley Center: a MAD MEN panel livestream, Peabody event with Amy Poehler, David Simon, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and A Salute to Broadway in honor of the annual broadcast of the Tony Awards. Details below!
Amy Poehler, MAD MEN Panel, Salute to Broadway and More Set for Paley Center, April-May 2013
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013
Coming up at the Paley Center: a MAD MEN panel livestream, Peabody event with Amy Poehler, David Simon, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and A Salute to Broadway in honor of the annual broadcast of the Tony Awards. Details below!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2013
Coming up at the Paley Center: a MAD MEN panel livestream, Peabody event with Amy Poehler, David Simon, and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and A Salute to Broadway in honor of the annual broadcast of the Tony Awards. Details below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Anthony Quayle been in?
Anthony Quayle has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Anthony Quayle been in?
Anthony Quayle has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Anthony Quayle been nominated for?
Anthony Quayle has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He received an Outstanding Performance nomination at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in the play "Sleuth". He was also nominated for a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards and a Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his performance in "Tamburlaine the Great".
What awards has Anthony Quayle won?
Anthony Quayle has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable wins include the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Sleuth" and the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards. These accolades highlight his talent and contribution to the theater industry.
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