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Bobby Cannavale

Birth Place: Union City, NJ

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BIO

Bobby Cannavale was most recently seen on Broadway in The Lifespan of a Fact. Other theater includes The Hairy Ape ( Drama Desk nomination),The Big Knife, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Motherf-er With The Hat (Tony nomination, Drama Desk Award), Mauritius (Tony nomination), HurlyBurly, F-ing A, and The Gingerbread House. He is a member of the Labyrinth Theater Company. His upcoming films


include The Irishman, Superintelligence, and Motherless Brooklyn. His film roles include I,Tonya, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Ferdinand, Daddy's Home, Ant-Man, Spy, Danny Collins, Annie, Chef, Blue Jasmine, Win Win, The Station Agent, Fast Food Nation, and Romance and Cigarettes. Cannavale's television appearances
include Homecoming, Angie Tribeca, Mr. Robot, Master of None, Vinyl, Boardwalk Empire (Emmy Award, SAG Nomination), Nurse Jackie (two Emmy nominations, SAG nomination), and Will and Grace (Emmy Award).

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STAGE CREDITS

Art
[Broadway]
2025
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)
(Unknown)
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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

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

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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L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
Hot Tickets of the Week: SMASH, RAGTIME, and More Photo
Hot Tickets of the Week: SMASH, RAGTIME, and More
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting June 2, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Tickets Now On Sale for ART on Broadway Starring Cannavale, Corden and Harris Photo
Tickets Now On Sale for ART on Broadway Starring Cannavale, Corden and Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. Learn more about the revival here!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 23, 2025
by - May 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Bobby Cannavale, James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Will Lead ART on Broadway Photo
Bobby Cannavale, James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Will Lead ART on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris  will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details here!
Lorenz Hart Film BLUE MOON Sets October Release Date Photo
Lorenz Hart Film BLUE MOON Sets October Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025

Sony Pictures Classics has announced that Blue Moon, the upcoming biographical portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, will be released in theaters on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles and New York, before expanding nationwide on October 24, 2025.
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century? Photo
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025

Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard. 
Video: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Video: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Apr 2, 2025

The stars aligned at the Palace Theatre earlier this week, where the third Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross celebrated it's opening night. This version was helmed by Tony-winning director Patrick Marber. Go inside opening night in this video!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
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Elsinore to Make Chicago Debut With THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Elsinore will make their Chicago debut with the timely dramatic comedy The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell at the Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture. Learn more!
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A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Steph Tolev comes to Comedy Works Larimer Square this month. Steph Tolev caught fire on the Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill! Netflix Special. She was named a Comedian You Should and Will Know by Vulture.
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Bobby Cannavale, Calista Flockhart and More to Join The New Group Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The New Group’s 30th Anniversary Gala, celebrating three decades of adventurous, groundbreaking theater, will honor John Turturro and Christina Kopec Rooney & Matt Rooney. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: BLUE MOON - What Do Critics Think of the Lorenz Hart Portrait? Photo
Review Roundup: BLUE MOON - What Do Critics Think of the Lorenz Hart Portrait?
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

Blue Moon, the portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart from Richard Linklater, has just made its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. Find out what critics think of the movie here!
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by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025

Royal Family Productions will present a benefit reading of Artistic Director Chris Henry's new short comedy, inspired by Christopher Durang, titled The Fun-er-al: A  Fundraising Memorial for the Death of the American Theatre.
Jackie Tohn To Host the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards Photo
Jackie Tohn To Host the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025

The Costume Designers Guild has announced that actor and singer Jackie Tohn will host the 27th CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards). Colman Domingo, Kathryn Hahn, Mindy Kaling, and Paul Tazewell have also been confirmed as presenters.
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AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER is Coming to The Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts will welcome musical theater triple threat Sutton Foster in An Evening with Sutton Foster as part of its Beyond Broadway series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Lorenz Hart Film BLUE MOON Sets World Premiere at Berlin Film Festival Photo
Lorenz Hart Film BLUE MOON Sets World Premiere at Berlin Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2025

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's new film about lyricist Lorenz Hart, will make its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival during the 2025 edition from February 13-23.
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Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
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LAByrinth Theater Company 32nd Season to Feature New Work By Bob Glaudini, Lyle Kessler & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

LAByrinth Theater Company's 32nd season at 59E59 Theaters will feature works by Bob Glaudini, Lyle Kessler, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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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 for his theater performances. He received the Obie Award for Performance in The Hairy Ape. Additionally, he earned the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for The Motherf**ker With the Hat. He also won the Theatre World Award for his performance in The Motherf**ker With the Hat.

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