Birth Place: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Bill Irwin is an actor, director, writer, and clown. His original works include The Regard of Flight, Largely New York, Fool Moon, Old Hats, and others. His theatre credits include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?; Waiting for Godot; Endgame; and On Beckett. Television credits include FX's "Legion," HBO's "Confirmation," "This Is Us," and Mr. Noodle in "Elmo's World." His film credits include Rachel Getting Married, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Eight Men Out, and Interstellar. His work has been honored with Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Barrymore, and Helen Hayes Awards. Irwin is a recipient of Guggenheim, Fulbright, MacArthur, and National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships.
From: Photo Flash: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Opens at L.A.'s Ahmanson Theatre!
From: Photo Flash: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Opens at L.A.'s Ahmanson Theatre!
From: Photo Flash: Sam Waterston, Kelli O'Hara Michael McKean & More in KING LEAR at the Public!
From: Photo Flash: Sam Waterston, Kelli O'Hara Michael McKean & More in KING LEAR at the Public!
Bill Irwin, Endgame
Bill Irwin, Endgame
Bill Irwin, On Beckett
Bill Irwin, Old Hats
Bill Irwin, King Lear
Bill Irwin, Waiting for Godot
Bill Irwin, Waiting for Godot
Bill Irwin, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Bill Irwin, Texts for Nothing
Bill IrwinFool Moon
Bill Irwin, Texts for Nothing
Bill IrwinLaregly/New York (The Further Adventures of a Post-Modern Hoofer)
Bill IrwinLargely New York
Bill Irwin, Largely New York
Bill Irwin, Largely New York
Bill Irwin, Largely New York
Bill Irwin, Largely New York
Bill Irwin, Largely New York
Bill Irwin, Largely New York
Bill Irwin, Waiting for Godot
Bill IrwinThe Regard of Flight
Bill Irwin
Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will be honored on Thursday, July 11 at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024 Gala concert, Let's Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals, which will take place at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) on Monday June 3, 2024, at 7PM.
National Dance Institute (NDI) will return to the Ziegfeld Ballroom for its Annual Gala on Monday, April 15, 2024.
The New School's College of Performing Arts will present the world premiere of a new score to the iconic film, METROPOLIS. Learn more and see how to attend the performance!
On Sunday, March 3, New 42 and New Victory Theater celebrated the return of the New Victory Family Benefit. This year’s event, titled “Circus in the City,” featured a performance of 360 ALLSTARS, followed by a circus procession led by Omnium Circus across 42nd St. Check out phtoos here!
What did our critic think of ON BECKETT at Guthrie Theatre?
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!
After kicking off its 21st comedy festival last week with legend Eric Idle, followed by dozens of shows through the week, SF Sketchfest continues its multi-day comedy festival with more shows and live-stream events through Februrary 4.
Irish Repertory Theatre just celebrated opening night of Aristocrats, the second production in The Friel Project. Check out photos from inside the big night!
SF SKETCHFEST is kicking off tonight in San Francisco! With 18 days, 17 venues, and over 200 shows featuring 600+ artists, this event is not to be missed.
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) makes its debut at SF Sketchfest at the Alameda Comedy Club. This comedy troupe, founded by the late comedian Michael O'Connell, features talented comedians with disabilities sharing their unique perspectives.
New York City's Music From The Sole will make its Joyce debut in its latest evening-length work, I Didn't Come to Stay. The exploration of the origins and worldwide influence of tap dance set to live original music will play The Joyce Theater from January 30-February 4.
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.
Bill Irwin has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Bill Irwin has not appeared in the West End.
Bill Irwin has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Endgame," Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play by The Lortels for "Endgame," and Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "On Beckett." He also received nominations such as Distinguished Performance Award by the Drama League Awards for "Old Hats," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "King Lear," and Outstanding Actor in a Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "Waiting for Godot." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Irwin also received nominations for Outstanding Solo Performance by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Texts for Nothing," and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production by the Helen Hayes Awards for "Fool Moon." Other nominations include Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Largely New York," and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Touring Production or Prior to New York by the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Regard of Flight." He also received Special Awards and Citations for his inspired clowning at the Obie Awards.
Bill Irwin has won several awards for his outstanding performances, including the Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Endgame," the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," a Performance Obie Award for "Texts for Nothing," two Special Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Largely New York," a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Largely New York," and Special Citations for his inspired clowning from the Obie Awards.
Bill Irwin has written 7 shows including The Regard of Flight (Playwright), The Regard of Flight and The Clown Bagatelles (Creator), Largely New York (Playwright), Scapin (Adaptation), The Harlequin Studies (Playwright), Mr. Fox: A Rumination (Playwright), Old Hats (Co-Creator).
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