Barnard Hughes
Birth Place: Bedford Hills, NY, USA
Latest News on Barnard Hughes:
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond (Sep 17, 2025)
Polly Holliday, ALICE Star and Tony Nominee, Passes Away at 88 (Sep 10, 2025)
The Washington Stage Guild Opens 37th Season With THE GOOD DOCTOR by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov (Sep 7, 2022)
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond (Sep 17, 2025)
Polly Holliday, ALICE Star and Tony Nominee, Passes Away at 88 (Sep 10, 2025)
The Washington Stage Guild Opens 37th Season With THE GOOD DOCTOR by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov (Sep 7, 2022)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1967
Senator McFetridge
Wingate [Replacement]
[Broadway]
1963
Bert Howell
Mike Harper (Understudy)
Victor Talsey (Understudy)
Movies
The Young Doctors
[ 1961 ] Dr. Kent O Donnell
[ 1961 ] Dr. Kent O Donnell
Hamlet
[ 1964 ] Marcellus, Priest
[ 1964 ] Marcellus, Priest
Midnight Cowboy
[ 1969 ] Towny
[ 1969 ] Towny
Where's Poppa?
[ 1970 ] Colonel Hendricks
[ 1970 ] Colonel Hendricks
Cold Turkey
[ 1971 ] Dr. Proctor
[ 1971 ] Dr. Proctor
The Hospital
[ 1971 ] Drummond, Dr. Mallory
[ 1971 ] Drummond, Dr. Mallory
The Pursuit of Happiness
[ 1971 ] Judge Vogel
[ 1971 ] Judge Vogel
Sisters
[ 1972 ] Arthur McLennen
[ 1972 ] Arthur McLennen
Rage
[ 1972 ] Dr. Spencer Public Health Service
[ 1972 ] Dr. Spencer Public Health Service
Oh, God!
[ 1977 ] Judge Baker
[ 1977 ] Judge Baker
First Monday in October
[ 1981 ] Chief Justice James Jefferson Crawford
[ 1981 ] Chief Justice James Jefferson Crawford
TRON
[ 1982 ] Dr. Walter Gibbs, Dumont
[ 1982 ] Dr. Walter Gibbs, Dumont
Best Friends
[ 1982 ] Tim McCullen
[ 1982 ] Tim McCullen
Maxie
[ 1985 ] Bishop Campbell
[ 1985 ] Bishop Campbell
Where Are the Children?
[ 1986 ] Jonathan Knowles
[ 1986 ] Jonathan Knowles
The Lost Boys
[ 1987 ] Grandpa
[ 1987 ] Grandpa
Da
[ 1988 ] Da
[ 1988 ] Da
Doc Hollywood
[ 1991 ] Dr. Hogue
[ 1991 ] Dr. Hogue
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Father Maurice
[ 1993 ] Father Maurice
The Odd Couple II
[ 1998 ] Beaumont
[ 1998 ] Beaumont
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Frank Marvel
[ 1999 ] Frank Marvel
The Fantasticks
[ 2000 ] Henry
[ 2000 ] Henry
TV Shows
All in the Family
Father Majeski, Father John Majeski
Father Majeski, Father John Majeski
Blossom
Buzz Richman
Buzz Richman
Doc
Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
Dr. Joe 'Doc' Bogert
Mr. Merlin
Max Merlin
Max Merlin
The Cavanaughs
Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
Francis 'Pop' Cavanaugh
The Trials of O'Brien
Judge, Chief Judge
Judge, Chief Judge
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Lifetime Achievement Award
Barnard Hughes
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Touring Production or Prior to New York
Barnard HughesThe Iceman Cometh
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Barnard Hughes , Da
winner
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Barnard Hughes , Da
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Barnard Hughes, Much Ado About Nothing
News
Christopher Plummer In the Spotlight: From Broadway to THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Beyond
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2025
To celebrate the return of The Sound of Music in theaters, we are taking a look back at Christopher Plummer's expansive stage career, from Cyrano to King Lear, and more.
Polly Holliday, ALICE Star and Tony Nominee, Passes Away at 88
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominee Polly Holliday, best known as Flo the waitress in the 1970s sitcom Alice, has passed away at the age of 88.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominee Polly Holliday, best known as Flo the waitress in the 1970s sitcom Alice, has passed away at the age of 88.
The Washington Stage Guild Opens 37th Season With THE GOOD DOCTOR by Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2022
The Washington Stage Guild will kick off its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with The Good Doctor by Neil Simon, adapted from the stories of Anton Chekhov, directed by founding member Laura Giannarelli.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2022
The Washington Stage Guild will kick off its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with The Good Doctor by Neil Simon, adapted from the stories of Anton Chekhov, directed by founding member Laura Giannarelli.
Photos: Rehearsals for Shakespeare in the Park's MERRY WIVES; Increased Audience Capacity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021
The Public Theater will begin performances of the 2021 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of MERRY WIVES on Tuesday, July 6 at The Delacorte Theater. The all-Black staging of the delightful comedy will officially open on Tuesday, July 27 and was recently extended by three weeks to now end on Saturday, September 18.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021
The Public Theater will begin performances of the 2021 Free Shakespeare in the Park production of MERRY WIVES on Tuesday, July 6 at The Delacorte Theater. The all-Black staging of the delightful comedy will officially open on Tuesday, July 27 and was recently extended by three weeks to now end on Saturday, September 18.
Abena, Shola Adewusi, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Pascale Armand, Susan Kelechi Watson & More to Star in Free Shakespeare in the Park's MERRY WIVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021
The Public Theater announced today that Free Shakespeare in the Park will return this summer with the delightful comedy MERRY WIVES, adapted by award-winning Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2021
The Public Theater announced today that Free Shakespeare in the Park will return this summer with the delightful comedy MERRY WIVES, adapted by award-winning Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director Saheem Ali.
Theater Stories: ROCK OF AGES, LOBBY HERO, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME & More About The Hayes Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Hayes Theater! Learn about Broadway's smallest theater, which has presented shows including Rock of Ages, Lobby Hero, What the Constitution Means to Me, Grand Horizons and many more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2021
Today's Theater Stories features the Hayes Theater! Learn about Broadway's smallest theater, which has presented shows including Rock of Ages, Lobby Hero, What the Constitution Means to Me, Grand Horizons and many more!
The Episcopal Actors' Guild and the House of the Redeemer Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) and the House of the Redeemer are proud to present a joint holiday party with music and a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, followed by the singing of carols and a virtual reception.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) and the House of the Redeemer are proud to present a joint holiday party with music and a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, followed by the singing of carols and a virtual reception.
EAG And House Of The Redeemer Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL + Holiday Party
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2020
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) and the House of the Redeemer will present a joint holiday party with music and a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, followed by the singing of carols and a virtual reception.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2020
The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) and the House of the Redeemer will present a joint holiday party with music and a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, followed by the singing of carols and a virtual reception.
Musical Version of Cult Classic Film THE LOST BOYS Could Hit the Stage in 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2020
In commemoration of the release of the cult classic film THE LOST BOYS, Grammy winner G Tom Mac, singer and songwriter of the film's hit theme song 'Cry Little Sister' is working on a musical version of the film, titled A LOST BOYS STORY. Now it has been revealed that the musical could hit the stage as early as next year.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2020
In commemoration of the release of the cult classic film THE LOST BOYS, Grammy winner G Tom Mac, singer and songwriter of the film's hit theme song 'Cry Little Sister' is working on a musical version of the film, titled A LOST BOYS STORY. Now it has been revealed that the musical could hit the stage as early as next year.
The CW Orders Another Pilot of THE LOST BOYS Reboot
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 1, 2020
After ordering a pilot for a reboot of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys” last season, The CW has ordered another one for the 2020-2021 season.
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 1, 2020
After ordering a pilot for a reboot of the 1987 film “The Lost Boys” last season, The CW has ordered another one for the 2020-2021 season.
PICT Classic Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2019
PICT Classic Theatre's 2019-2020 season will consist of 3 productions beginning in November: a ghost story play written by Stephen Mallatratt, an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic, and an Irish play by Hugh Leonard. All three will be presented at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2019
PICT Classic Theatre's 2019-2020 season will consist of 3 productions beginning in November: a ghost story play written by Stephen Mallatratt, an adaptation of a Shakespeare classic, and an Irish play by Hugh Leonard. All three will be presented at WQED's Fred Rogers Studio in Oakland.
Photo Flashback: Maureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynis Johns Pose in 1982
by Walter McBride - Jan 3, 2019
Today we are taking you deep into the BroadwayWorld archives with this candid shot of Maureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynis Johns as they promote Little Gloria... Happy at Last at the Plaza Hotel on September 11, 1982 in New York City.
by Walter McBride - Jan 3, 2019
Today we are taking you deep into the BroadwayWorld archives with this candid shot of Maureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynis Johns as they promote Little Gloria... Happy at Last at the Plaza Hotel on September 11, 1982 in New York City.
DECADES TV Network Presents 'Dark Shadows' Barnabas Episodes Starting Halloween Week
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 25, 2018
Relive the first gothic soap opera television series Dark Shadows when Vampire Barnabas Collins arrives on DECADES TV Network every weeknight at 12 am ET beginning Monday, October 29th. DECADES will start airing 260 episodes of the drama featuring the guilt-ridden, 175-year-old vampire as he made his first appearance, which originally aired on April 18, 1967.
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 25, 2018
Relive the first gothic soap opera television series Dark Shadows when Vampire Barnabas Collins arrives on DECADES TV Network every weeknight at 12 am ET beginning Monday, October 29th. DECADES will start airing 260 episodes of the drama featuring the guilt-ridden, 175-year-old vampire as he made his first appearance, which originally aired on April 18, 1967.
Peter Shaffer Expert to Speak at LETTICE AND LOVAGE Sunday Symposium at WCP
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
Alan Pally, an authority on Tony and Academy Award-winning British playwright Peter Shaffer ("Amadeus," "Equus"), will be guest speaker at the Playhouse's Sunday Symposium following the Sunday, June 4, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Shaffer's comedy "Lettice and Lovage."
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017
Alan Pally, an authority on Tony and Academy Award-winning British playwright Peter Shaffer ("Amadeus," "Equus"), will be guest speaker at the Playhouse's Sunday Symposium following the Sunday, June 4, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Shaffer's comedy "Lettice and Lovage."
SDC Foundation's New Mason-Wilson Award Supports New York Collaborations
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDC Foundation), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that today, November 15, former SDC President and 2016 recipient of the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement Marshall W. Mason (pictured, left) will announce a bequest to SDC Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDC Foundation), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that today, November 15, former SDC President and 2016 recipient of the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement Marshall W. Mason (pictured, left) will announce a bequest to SDC Foundation.
SDC Foundation's New Mason-Wilson Award to Support New York Collaborations
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDC Foundation), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that on Tuesday, November 15, former SDC President and 2016 recipient of the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement Marshall W. Mason will announce a bequest to SDC Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2016
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDC Foundation), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that on Tuesday, November 15, former SDC President and 2016 recipient of the Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement Marshall W. Mason will announce a bequest to SDC Foundation.
SEE IT BIG! Moving Image Screens WEST SIDE STORY, INTERSTELLAR & More on 70mm, Beginning Today
by Movies News Desk - Aug 7, 2015
This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present See It Big! 70mm, every weekend from August 7 through 30, featuring eight films made between 1961 and 2014 -- all of them shot in 70mm and to be shown in 70mm prints in the majestic Sumner M. Redstone Theater.
by Movies News Desk - Aug 7, 2015
This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present See It Big! 70mm, every weekend from August 7 through 30, featuring eight films made between 1961 and 2014 -- all of them shot in 70mm and to be shown in 70mm prints in the majestic Sumner M. Redstone Theater.
SEE IT BIG! Moving Image to Screen WEST SIDE STORY, INTERSTELLAR & More on 70mm This Summer
by Movies News Desk - Jul 29, 2015
This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present See It Big! 70mm, every weekend from August 7 through 30, featuring eight films made between 1961 and 2014 -- all of them shot in 70mm and to be shown in 70mm prints in the majestic Sumner M. Redstone Theater.
by Movies News Desk - Jul 29, 2015
This summer, Museum of the Moving Image will present See It Big! 70mm, every weekend from August 7 through 30, featuring eight films made between 1961 and 2014 -- all of them shot in 70mm and to be shown in 70mm prints in the majestic Sumner M. Redstone Theater.
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts to Present Montana Repertory Theatre's THE GREAT GATSBY, 4/12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 6, 2015
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 60th Anniversary Season with Montana Repertory Theatre's new theatrical adaptation of The Great Gatsby on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 3pm. F. Scott Fitzgerald's captivating story of romance and betrayal is brought to life in Simon Levy's finely crafted adaptation for the stage. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the box office at 718-951-4500 (Tue-Sat, 1pm-6pm).
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 6, 2015
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 60th Anniversary Season with Montana Repertory Theatre's new theatrical adaptation of The Great Gatsby on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 3pm. F. Scott Fitzgerald's captivating story of romance and betrayal is brought to life in Simon Levy's finely crafted adaptation for the stage. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at BrooklynCenter.org or by calling the box office at 718-951-4500 (Tue-Sat, 1pm-6pm).
Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Line-Up for Film Comment Selects
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2014
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for the upcoming 14th edition of Film Comment magazine's essential and eclectic feast of cinephilia, Film Comment Selects, taking place from February 17-27, 2014.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 22, 2014
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for the upcoming 14th edition of Film Comment magazine's essential and eclectic feast of cinephilia, Film Comment Selects, taking place from February 17-27, 2014.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Barnard Hughes been in?
Barnard Hughes has appeared on Broadway in 24 shows.
How many West End shows has Barnard Hughes been in?
Barnard Hughes has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Barnard Hughes been nominated for?
Barnard Hughes has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Touring Production or Prior to New York at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in "The Iceman Cometh," Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Da," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Da," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Much Ado About Nothing."
What awards has Barnard Hughes won?
Barnard Hughes has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Drama Desk Awards. He also won the Outstanding Supporting Performer award for a touring production or prior to New York at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in The Iceman Cometh. Hughes was recognized with the Outstanding Actor - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Da. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his work in Da.
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