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BIO

Cannavale's film credits include Martin Scorsese's The Irishman (SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture), Ezra, Blonde, Thunderforce, Superintelligence, I, Tonya, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Ant-Man, Danny Collins, Annie, Spy, Chef, Blue Jasmine, WinWin, The Station Agent, Romance & Cigarettes. Upcoming films include Blue Moon and Judgement Day. Bobby starred in the Netflix series “The Watcher.” Television credits include “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “Homecoming,” “Angie Tribeca,” “Mr. Robot,” “Master of None,” “Nurse Jackie” ( 2 Emmy nominations), “Vinyl,” “Boardwalk Empire” (Emmy Award, SAG nomination) and “Will & Grace” (Emmy Award). Upcoming television includes “Scarpetta” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Theatre credits: Medea (BAM), The Lifespan of a Fact, The Hairy Ape (Drama Desk nomination), The Big Knife, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Motherf**ker with the Hat (Tony Award nomination, Drama Desk Award), Mauritius (Tony Award nomination), Hurlyburly, F-ing A. He is a member of the LAByrinth Theater Company.

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STAGE CREDITS

Art
[Broadway]
2025
Marc
Here We Are Here We Are
[Off-Broadway]
The Shed Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theater Festival Production, 2020
Stanley
Medea Medea
[Off-Broadway]
BAM Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Lucas
The Lifespan of a Fact The Lifespan of a Fact
[Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2018
John D'Agata
The Hairy Ape The Hairy Ape
[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Revival, 2017
Yank
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Big Knife The Big Knife
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2013
Charlie Castle
Glengarry Glen Ross Glengarry Glen Ross
[Broadway]
2012
Ricky Roma
The Motherf**ker With the Hat The Motherf**ker With the Hat
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Jackie
Trust Trust
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Performer
Mauritius Mauritius
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2007
Dennis
Hurlyburly
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Phil
F-ing A
[Off-Broadway]
2003
The Mayor/Prison Guard
A Flea in Her Ear
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Messrs Linn-Baker/McKinney/Lally (Understudy)
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Movies

I'm Not Rappaport
[ 1996 ] Parking Lot Customer
Night Falls on Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Vigoda Assistant #1
The Bone Collector
[ 1999 ] Amelia's Boyfriend
Gloria
[ 1999 ] Jack
3 A.M.
[ 2001 ] Jose
Washington Heights
[ 2002 ] Angel
Fresh Cut Grass
[ 2002 ] Billy Pecchio
The Guru
[ 2002 ] Randy
Shortcut to Happiness
[ 2003 ] Cop
The Station Agent
[ 2003 ] Joe Oram
Shall We Dance
[ 2004 ] Chic
Haven
[ 2004 ] Lieutenant
The Breakup Artist
[ 2004 ] Neighbor
Romance & Cigarettes
[ 2005 ] Fryburg
Happy Endings
[ 2005 ] Javier
10 Items or Less
[ 2006 ] Bobby
Snakes on a Plane
[ 2006 ] Hank Harris
The Night Listener
[ 2006 ] Jess
Fast Food Nation
[ 2006 ] Mike
The Take
[ 2007 ] Agent Steve Perelli
Dedication
[ 2007 ] Don Meyers
The Ten
[ 2007 ] Marty McBride
The Promotion
[ 2008 ] Dr. Timms
Diminished Capacity
[ 2008 ] Lee Vivyan
The Merry Gentleman
[ 2008 ] Michael
100 Feet
[ 2008 ] Shanks
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
[ 2009 ] Cmdr. James Kent
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] Subject #40
The Other Guys
[ 2010 ] Jimmy
Weakness
[ 2010 ] Joshua
Roadie
[ 2011 ] Randy Stevens
Win Win
[ 2011 ] Terry Delfino
Lovelace
[ 2013 ] Butchie Peraino
Blue Jasmine
[ 2013 ] Chili
Parker
[ 2013 ] Jake Fernandez
Adult Beginners
[ 2014 ] Danny
Annie
[ 2014 ] Guy
Chef
[ 2014 ] Tony
Daddy's Home
[ 2015 ] Dr. Francisco
Ant-Man
[ 2015 ] Paxton
Spy
[ 2015 ] Sergio De Luca
Danny Collins
[ 2015 ] Tom Donnelly
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
[ 2017 ] Frankie
I, Tonya
[ 2017 ] Martin Maddox
Ferdinand
[ 2017 ] Valiente's Father, Valiente
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
[ 2017 ] Van Pelt
Boundaries
[ 2018 ] Leonard
Ant-Man and the Wasp
[ 2018 ] Paxton
The Jesus Rolls
[ 2019 ] Petey
The Irishman
[ 2019 ] Skinny Razor
Motherless Brooklyn
[ 2019 ] Tony Vermonte
Superintelligence
[ 2020 ] George
Jolt
[ 2021 ] Detective Vicars
This Is the Night
[ 2021 ] Frank Larocca
Sing 2
[ 2021 ] Mr. Crystal
Tom & Jerry
[ 2021 ] Spike
Thunder Force
[ 2021 ] The King
Blonde
[ 2022 ] Ex-Athlete
Allswell
[ 2022 ] Gabe
Angry Neighbors
[ 2022 ] Kevin
Seriously Red
[ 2022 ] Wilson
Standing Up
[ 2024 ] Max
Unstoppable
[ 2024 ] Rick Robles
Incoming
[ 2024 ] Mr. Studebaker
MaXXXine
[ 2024 ] Detective Torres
Blue Moon
[ 2025 ] Eddie
Trap House
[ 2025 ]

TV Shows

100 Centre Street
Jeremiah "J.J." Jellinek
Big Mouth
Nick's Agent, Gavin, Gavin the Hormone Monster
Blue Bloods
Charles Rosselini
BoJack Horseman
Vance Waggoner
Cold Case
Eddie Saccardo
Homecoming
Colin Belfast
Law & Order
J.P. Lange, Randy Porter
Mr. Robot
Irving
Nurse Jackie
Dr. Mike Cruz
Third Watch
Roberto Caffey
Trinity
Joe
Will & Grace
Vince D'Angelo
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2025 ] Nicky Caccimelio

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bobby Cannavale, The Hairy Ape


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Bobby Cannavale, The Hairy Ape

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bobby Cannavale, The Big Knife

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bobby Cannavale, Glengarry Glen Ross?


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bobby Cannavale, The Motherf**ker With the Hat

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bobby Cannavale , The Motherf**cker With the Hat


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2011 - Performance

Bobby Cannavale, The Motherf**ker With the Hat

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Bobby Cannavale, The Motherf**ker with the Hat

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Bobby Cannavale, Mauritius

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What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlig Photo
What to Watch in March: WICKED: FOR GOOD, AMERICAN CLASSIC, and Other Theater Highlights
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

To mark the arrival of spring, there are plenty of new things for Broadway fans to watch, including the theater series American Classic, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride! and the streaming debuts of Wicked: For Good and Hamnet.
Carlsbad Playreaders to Present THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Photo
Carlsbad Playreaders to Present THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Carlsbad Playreaders is inviting the community to a staged reading of The Lifespan of a Fact, the Broadway comedy by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell.
Meet the Cast of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Every Brilliant Thing. Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is back on Broadway in this one-person production. Meet the cast of Every Brilliant Thing here!
BLUE MOON Sets Netflix Streaming Premiere Photo
BLUE MOON Sets Netflix Streaming Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, will be available to stream on Netflix on Saturday, February 14. Released in theaters last October, the movie is currently available to rent or purchase on digital platforms, and can also be purchased on Blu-ray and DVD. 
Video: See Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale & More in Trailer for SCARPETTA Series Photo
Video: See Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale & More in Trailer for SCARPETTA Series
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for Scarpetta, the new forensic crime thriller series featuring Nicole Kidman, Bobby Cannavale and Ariana DeBose. Watch the trailer now.
Video: Jimmy Fallon Recreates Sardi's for Ethan Hawke TONIGHT SHOW Visit Photo
Video: Jimmy Fallon Recreates Sardi's for Ethan Hawke TONIGHT SHOW Visit
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

For Wednesday's episode of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon recreated Sardi's restaurant for his conversation with Ethan Hawke, who stars as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon. Watch the interview now.
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Returns to Toronto at the Assembly Theatre Photo
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Returns to Toronto at the Assembly Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

The Assembly Theatre will present the acclaimed play WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT in Toronto, featuring a unique script performed by a new actor each night.
Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON to Arrive on Blu-ray in January Photo
Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON to Arrive on Blu-ray in January
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, will be available on Blu-ray on January 27 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, & More Stage Stars Join THE SPACE WITHIN Audio Seri Photo
Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, & More Stage Stars Join THE SPACE WITHIN Audio Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026

Tony Award winners Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, and more are among the stage alums joining the cast of Audible's The Space Within. The audio drama, led by fellow Tony winner Jessica Chastain, will return for a second season on Thursday, March 5, 2026, exclusively from Audible.
Interview: Meet the General Managers That Keep Broadway Running, Wendy Orshan and Jef Photo
Interview: Meet the General Managers That Keep Broadway Running, Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2026

Every Broadway show needs general management and Wendy Orshan and Jeffrey M. Wilson are here to provide. The pair heads 101 Productions, Ltd.- a theatrical General Management firm formed in 1994.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Art takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 21 previews and 109 regular performances; The Queen of Versailles plays its final performance at the St. James Theatre after 32 previews and 49 regular performances; and Little Bear Ridge Road will conclude its run at the Booth Theatre following 27 previews and 62 regular performances.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2025 - TITANIQUE Broadway Run Announced and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2025 - TITANIQUE Broadway Run Announced and More
by - Dec 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
ART Broadway Revival Recoups Investment Photo
ART Broadway Revival Recoups Investment
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2025

The Broadway revival of ART has reached recoupment during its limited engagement at the Music Box Theatre. The production stars Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris and is directed by Scott Ellis.
Travelogue: The Musings of a Regional Theater Critic's Week in New York City Photo
Travelogue: The Musings of a Regional Theater Critic's Week in New York City
by James Lindhorst - Dec 9, 2025

There is nothing like the holidays in New York City. Ice skating under the iconic Rockefeller Center Tree, watching the Rockettes high kick in Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular, eating your way through the Winter Village in Bryant Park, and admiring the decorated storefront windows on 5th Avenue is unforgettable. But for this regional theater critic, all the holiday hoopla (which I enjoyed) is secondary to attending live theater in Manhattan.
Video: Watch Ethan Hawke Receive Sardi's Portrait on CBS SUNDAY MORNING Photo
Video: Watch Ethan Hawke Receive Sardi's Portrait on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025

CBS Sunday Morning recently dedicated a segment to stage and screen performer Ethan Hawke, who stars as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in the new film Blue Moon. Watch the full segment, where the actor is surprised with his very own Sardi's portrait. 
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's Photo
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
Daniel Radcliffe From Stage to Screen: HARRY POTTER to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Photo
Daniel Radcliffe From Stage to Screen: HARRY POTTER to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025

Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, starting with Tony Award-winner Daniel Radcliffe.
Video: Watch the First Trailer for WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris Photo
Video: Watch the First Trailer for WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2025

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for What's in the Box?, the new game show hosted by Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris. Check out the trailer to meet the contestants.
BLUE MOON Now Available to Rent or Buy on Digital Platforms Photo
BLUE MOON Now Available to Rent or Buy on Digital Platforms
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's biographical portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, is now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms including Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu, Fandango, and more
ART Hosts Student Matinee Performance With Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Pa Photo
ART Hosts Student Matinee Performance With Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

The Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, starring Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris and directed by Scott Ellis hosted a special student matinee performance.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bobby Cannavale been in?

Bobby Cannavale has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Bobby Cannavale been in?

Bobby Cannavale has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Bobby Cannavale been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Hairy Ape, Performance (Obie Awards) for The Hairy Ape, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Big Knife, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Glengarry Glen Ross?, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Motherf**ker With the Hat, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Motherf**cker With the Hat, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Motherf**ker With the Hat, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Motherf**ker with the Hat and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mauritius.

What awards has Bobby Cannavale won?

Bobby Cannavale has won several prestigious awards, including the Performance Obie Award for The Hairy Ape, the Outstanding Actor in a Play Drama Desk Award for The Motherf**ker With the Hat, and the Performance Theatre World Award also for The Motherf**ker With the Hat.

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