Brian d'Arcy James
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Birth Place: Saginaw, MI, USA
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Brian dʼArcy James is an award-winning theater, film, and television actor as well as a recording artist.
Hailed recently as “one of the most celebrated actors of his generation in both straight plays and musicals” (Jeremy Gerard, Deadline), Brian is a three-time Tony nominee, and an Obie ...
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Steven Spielberg, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian d'Arcy James, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Kevin McCollum, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Tony Kushner attend the New York premiere of West Side Story on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Steven Spielberg, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian d'Arcy James, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Kevin McCollum, Alan Horne, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Tony Kushner attend the New York premiere of West Side Story on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
Tom Kitt, Jerry Dixon, Brian d'Arcy James, Anika Larsen, Mandy Gonzalez, Lauren Patten, Heidi Blickenstaff, Michael Aarons
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PerformancesBrian d'Arcy James Biography
Brian dʼArcy James is an award-winning theater, film, and television actor as well as a recording artist.Hailed recently as “one of the most celebrated actors of his generation in both straight plays and musicals” (Jeremy Gerard, Deadline), Brian is a three-time Tony nominee, and an Obie and Drama Desk Award winner for his varied and extensive work in the theater on Broadway and off-Broadway.
In 2019 on Broadway, Brian played Quinn Carney in Jez Butterworth’s Tony-award–winning “Best Play” THE FERRYMAN, directed by Sam Mendes.
From April to July 2017, Brian reprised his award-winning role as King George III in Lin-Manuel Mirandaʼs musical HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway. He originated the role of King George (“played with vaudevillian brilliance”—Ben Brantley, The New York Times) in the sold-out Off-Broadway run of Hamilton at The Public Theater.
In 2015, immediate following Hamilton, Brian starred in the Broadway musical SOMETHING ROTTEN, for which he was nominated for a 2015 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Drama League Distinguished Performance Award.
In film, Brian starred in the 2016 Academy Award–winning Best Picture SPOTLIGHT, alongside Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, and Rachel McAdams as the four-member “Spotlight” columnists for the Boston Globe. Brian was awarded the 2016 SAG Award, Critics Choice Award, Gotham Award and the Independent Spirit’s Robert Altman Award for Best Ensemble for his portrayal of Matt Carroll.
2017 proved to be a busy year with the spring premiere of the Netflix series THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, in which Brian co-stars with Kate Walsh, followed by his appearance in Discovery Channel’s Manhunt:UNABOMBER miniseries. Additionally, he will appear in seven feature films that will be released in 2017 and 2018, including Aaron Sorkinʼs directorial debut MOLLY’S GAME, MARK FELT starring Liam Neeson, ALL THESE SMALL MOMENTS, 1922, SONG OF BACK AND NECK, TROUBLE, and REBEL IN THE RYE. More film credits include SISTERS, ADMISSION, GAME CHANGE, and GHOST TOWN among others.
TV audiences will remember Brian as Frank Houston, co-starring opposite Debra Messing in the NBC series SMASH. Additional credits include guest starring roles in THE GOOD WIFE, THE BIG C and PERSON OF INTEREST, among many others.
A veteran of the stage with more than a dozen Broadway credits to his name, highlights include his Tony award nominated performances for starring roles in SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS and SHREK THE MUSICAL, as well as roles in Broadway plays such as MACBETH, TIME STANDS STILL and LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE.
Off Broadway highlights include his Obie winning solo performance of THE GOOD THIEF, Drama Desk nominations for GIANT and THE WILD PARTY along with originating roles in NEXT TO NORMAL and FLOYD COLLINS, among others.
From Carnegie Hall to the White House, from Madison Square Garden to The Kennedy Center, Brian is an accomplished and sought-after concert performer and has appeared in esteemed concert halls worldwide. He made his highly acclaimed solo debut at the New York City nightclub venue 54 Below with his show UNDER THE INFLUENCE, returning for an encore performance a year later, and performing the solo show internationally.
As a recording artist, Brian has a Grammy nomination for his performance on the Broadway Cast Album of SOMETHING ROTTEN. His solo Christmas album FROM CHRISTMAS EVE TO CHRISTMAS MORN features holiday classics along with three original songs including the popular song “Michigan Christmas.”
Brian dʼArcy James resides in New York City with his wife and daughter. He has supported and performed many times for an organization in his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan, called the Field Neurosciences Institute (FNI). The mission of the FNI is the prevention, early diagnosis, care and cure of neurological diseases, disorders and injuries.
Brian d'Arcy James Awards and Nominations
| Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten! | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten! | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten! | ||
| The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Hamilton | ||
| Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten! | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Giant | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Giant | ||
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Featured Actor in a Play  |
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| Brian d'Arcy James, Time Stands Still | ||
| The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actor | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Port Authority | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
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| Brian d'Arcy James, Shrek the Musical | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Port Authority | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical |
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| Brian d'Arcy James, Sweet Smell of Success | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Sweet Smell of Success | ||
| Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | ||
| Brian d'Arcy James, Sweet Smell of Success | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Solo Performance |
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| Brian d'Arcy JamesThe Good Thief | ||
| Obie Awards - 2001 - Performance |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Solo Performance | ||
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Brian d'Arcy James News
Lakewood Theatre Company to Stage SHREK, THE MUSICAL JRby Marissa Tomeo - May 3, 2022
Nasty will be nice and Lake Oswego will be ogre-the-moon when Lakewood Theatre Company musical theatre students present a production of Shrek, The Musical JR. May 14-15, 2022, directed by Julie Lane.
David Henry Hwang and Adam Gwon to Join Dramatists Guild Councilby Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022
The Dramatists Guild of America has welcomed Adam Gwon and David Henry Hwang to its Council. The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council) elected from its membership. These writers, in various stages of their theatrical careers, meet monthly to decide policy for the Guild.
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Videoby Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022
Disney has released a new music video of Academy Award-nominee Ariana DeBose perform 'America' as Anita in Steven Spielberg's award-winning, critically-acclaimed 'West Side Story'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more.
Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose & More Win Hollywood Critics Association Awards; Full List of Winners!by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, and Stephanie Beatriz were awarded at last night's Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Presenters included Robin de Jesús, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Brian d'Arcy James, Alexandra Shipp, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marlee Matlin, Kaitlyn Dever, and more.
Javier Bardem Receives the Inaugural International Icon Award at the 5th Annual HCA Film Awardsby Michael Major - Mar 1, 2022
Presenters at the 5th Annual HCA Film Awards included Robin de Jesús, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Brian d'Arcy James, Ron Perlman, Tia Carrere, Sandra Mae Frank, Alexandra Shipp, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marlee Matlin, Doug Jones, Reinaldo Marcus Green, Kaitlyn Dever, and more.
Brian Justin Crum & Alaysha Fox to Join GMCLA's QUEEN OF THE NIGHTby Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2022
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) announced today that “America’s Got Talent” breakout star Brian Justin Crum (Broadway’s Wicked and Next to Normal) and LA Opera’s rising star Alaysha Fox (LA Opera’s Aida) will be special guest stars for QUEEN of the night, featuring the greatest hits from the critically acclaimed, legendary band Queen.
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Discusses WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Nomination on THE VIEWby Michael Major - Feb 21, 2022
Ariana DeBose appeared on The View this morning to discuss her Oscar-nominated performance in West Side Story. DeBose also discusses the advice she received from Rita Moreno, hosting Saturday Night Live, and where she was when she found out she was nominated for an Oscar. Watch the new interview now!
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Sings 'America' in Scoring Session Featuretteby Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022
A new West Side Story featurette has revealed a look inside a scoring session for the film, featuring Ariana DeBose and the cast of the film singing 'America.' The the new video also features appearances from Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, and more. Watch the new featurette now!
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewellby BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 20, 2022
A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.
Read the Full Screenplay For WEST SIDE STORYby Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jan 19, 2022
Just last month, director Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story arrived in theaters. The film features a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner Tony Kushner and tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries and young love in 1957 New York City. Now, Deadline has gotten the full screenplay for the film, and you can read it now!
Brian d'Arcy James Videos
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Videoby Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022
Disney has released a new music video of Academy Award-nominee Ariana DeBose perform 'America' as Anita in Steven Spielberg's award-winning, critically-acclaimed 'West Side Story'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more.
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Discusses WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Nomination on THE VIEWby Michael Major - Feb 21, 2022
Ariana DeBose appeared on The View this morning to discuss her Oscar-nominated performance in West Side Story. DeBose also discusses the advice she received from Rita Moreno, hosting Saturday Night Live, and where she was when she found out she was nominated for an Oscar. Watch the new interview now!
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Sings 'America' in Scoring Session Featuretteby Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022
A new West Side Story featurette has revealed a look inside a scoring session for the film, featuring Ariana DeBose and the cast of the film singing 'America.' The the new video also features appearances from Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, and more. Watch the new featurette now!
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewellby BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 20, 2022
A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.
VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks WEST SIDE STORY and More on GOOD MORNING AMERICAby Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2021
Brian d’Arcy James appeared as a guest on Good Morning America yesterday, Tuesday December 28. In the interview, the Broadway veteran talked about starring in West Side Story and on his upcoming projects.
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg & Janusz Kamiński Discuss WEST SIDE STORY Cinematographyby Michael Major - Dec 28, 2021
Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kamiński go behind the scenes of West Side Story, discussing the film's award-winning cinematography. West Side Story recently won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography. The video features behind-the-scenes looks at 'America,' 'The Rumble,' 'Maria,' and 'Tonight.'
VIDEO: Tom Kitt & Brian D'Arcy James Honor Rebecca Luker With New Music Videoby Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021
A video for “She Has Hope” performed by Brian d’Arcy James and composer Tom Kitt. Produced alongside Project ALS, the video is a beautiful tribute to late Broadway star Rebecca Luker, who passed away from ALS. The video features never-before-seen footage of the Tony-nominated actress as well as videos of other women diagnosed with the disease.
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Mike Faist as Riff In WEST SIDE STORYby Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
Steven Spielberg spoke on casting Mike First as Riff in this new adaption of West Side Story in the new 'Steven on Mike' featurette. The film also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.
VIDEO: Watch the 'Celebrate Tonight' WEST SIDE STORY Teaserby Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
A new teaser for West Side Story has been released! The 'Celebrate Tonight' trailer features new footage of Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Ariana DeBose, Josh Andrés Rivera, and David Alvarez in the new film. Watch the new teaser now!
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Clipby Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
A new clip of Ariana DeBose performing 'America' in West Side Story has been released! The the new video also features DeBose and David Alvarez discussing the meaning behind the song. West Side story also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.
