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 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. Brian also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s 2022 Oscar-nominated film West Side Story as Officer Krupke.
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.
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: Photos: The Cast of INTO THE WOODS Takes Bows at First Preview on Broadway
From: PHOTO FLASH: WEST SIDE STORY tiene su premiere en Nueva York
From: PHOTO FLASH: WEST SIDE STORY tiene su premiere en Nueva York
From: Photo Flash: Bernadette Peters and Brian d'Arcy James Attend 2015 Freddie G Fellowship Gala
From: Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Marin Mazzie, et al. at New York Pops 29th Birthday Gala
From: Photo Flash: Encompass New Opera Honors Marvin Hamlisch With Brian d'Arcy James, Lucie Arnaz & More
[1999]Exiled Brinkley
[2002]G Lloyd
[2004]Neurotica Andrew
[2008]Ghost Town Irish Eddie
[2011]Friends with Kids Husband in Restaurant
[2012]The Fitzgerald Family Christmas Skippy
[2013]Admission Christopher Flynn
[2013]Shrek the Musical Shrek
[2014]Time Out of Mind Mark
[2015]Sisters Jerry
[2015]Spotlight Matt Carroll
[2017]Molly's Game Brad
[2017]1922 Sheriff Jones
[2017]Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House Robert Kunkel
[2017]Trouble Logan
[2017]Rebel in the Rye Giroux
[2018]First Man Joe Walker
[2018]Song of Back and Neck Stone
[2018]All These Small Moments Tom Sheffield
[2019]X-Men: Dark Phoenix President of the United States
[2019]The Kitchen Jimmy Brennan
[2021]West Side Story Officer Krupke
[2021]The Cathedral Richard Damrosch
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Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten!
Brian d'Arcy James, Something Rotten!
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Brian d'Arcy James, Giant
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Brian d'Arcy James, Port Authority
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Brian d'Arcy James, Sweet Smell of Success
Brian d'Arcy James, Sweet Smell of Success
Brian d'Arcy JamesThe Good Thief
Brian d'Arcy JamesThe Good Thief
Brian D'Arcy JamesThe Good Thief
Complete casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James. Learn more about who else is in the cast here!
Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Check out photos of the new marquee!
Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Running for 16 weeks only, performances will begin on January 6, 2024 at Studio 54.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 14, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Running for 16 weeks only, performances will begin on January 6, 2023. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Watch Tony nominee Brian d’Arcy James in the new teaser for video for Pain Hustlers, a sharp and revealing look at what some people do out of desperation and others do out of greed. The film is directed by David Yates, and also stars Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, Catherine O’Hara, Chloe Coleman, Jay Duplass, Amit Shah, and Andy Garcia.
Watch the video trailer for She Came to Me with Peter Dinklage and Anne Hathaway. The soundtrack for the film will feature music from Bryce Dessner from The National, who collaborated with Dinklage in the Cyrano movie musical. Bruce Springsteen's new song 'Addicted to Romance' was also written for the movie. The film also stars Brian D'Arcy James.
A cast album of Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere musical, Days of Wine and Roses, featuring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, is being recorded!
Tonight's the night! The 76th Annual Tony Awards are now underway. The cast of Into The Woods, featuring Sara Bareilles and Brain d'Arcy James, performed 'It Takes Two'. Watch the full performance here!
On Monday, June 5, Atlantic Theater Company celebrated the Opening Night of Days of Wine and Roses. Check out photos from opening night here!
Atlantic Theater Company presents the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, the new musical features a book by Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas, music & lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif. Read reviews for the new musical here!
Yesterday, the cast of the Broadway revival of Into the Woods celebrated their Grammy Award-Winning Cast Album and Tony Award nomination for Best Revival of a Musical at The Lookup in New York City. Check out photos of Tony Award-nominated actors Sara Bareilles and Brian d’Arcy James, Tony Award-nominated director Lear deBessonet, and more!
Atlantic Theater Company has announced a final extension for the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, the new musical features a book by Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas, music & lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James chats more about coming home to Broadway, why this role in Into the Woods was so important to him, and so much more.
Get a first look at photos of Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James in the world premiere of Days of Wine and Roses at Atlantic Theater Company!
Get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere musical, Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James!
Atlantic Theater Company has announced additional casting for the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses. Adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay, the new musical will feature a book by Tony Award nominee Craig Lucas, music & lyrics by Tony Award winner Adam Guettel, and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.
In this video, watch as we take you to the red carpet for opening night of Life of Pi on Broadway. Watch interviews with Edie Falco, LaChanze, Brian d'Arcy James, Diane Paulus, Amir Arison, Daryl Roth, playwright Lolita Chakrabarti and many more!
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2023 Gala on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!
Brian d'Arcy James is Tony eligible this season for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in INTO THE WOODS. But he didn't perform on INTO THE WOODS on what appeared to be the revival's opening night, July 10, as required by the Tony rules for eligibility. So how is he eligible? The Broadway League allowed the show to change its opening night after the fact.
Brian d'Arcy James has appeared on Broadway in 19 shows.
Brian d'Arcy James has not appeared in the West End
Brian d'Arcy James has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Into The Woods," Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for "Something Rotten!," Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for "Something Rotten!," and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Something Rotten!" He has also been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for "Hamilton," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Something Rotten!," and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for "Giant." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "Time Stands Still," Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for "Port Authority," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Port Authority," Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for "Sweet Smell of Success," Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Sweet Smell of Success," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Sweet Smell of Success," Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for "The Good Thief," Performance (Obie Awards) for "The Good Thief," and Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "The Good Thief."
Brian d'Arcy James has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Best Featured Actor in a Play award from BroadwayWorld Awards for his role in "Time Stands Still". He also won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from Drama Desk Awards for his performance in "Shrek the Musical" and the Outstanding Actor - Musical award for "Sweet Smell of Success". Additionally, he won the Outstanding Solo Performance award from Drama Desk Awards for "The Good Thief" and the Performance award from Obie Awards for the same production.
Brian d'Arcy James's next show will be Days of Wine and Roses which opens on 1/28/2024 on Broadway.
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