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Cherry Jones

Birth Place: Paris, TN, USA

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Cherry Jones is a Tony and Emmy-winning American actress best known for her work in theatre and television. Most recently, she appeared on Broadway in THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT opposite Daniel Radcliffe and Bobby Cannavale. She made her West End debut in the triumphant revival of Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which garnered seven Olivier Award nominations, including a nomination for Cherry for Best Actress. She is a five-time Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway, winning the Award for the 1995 revival of THE HEIRESS and for the 2005 original production of DOUBT, for which she also won the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle and Obie Awards. Cherry is a founding member of the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Cherry was recently nominated for an Emmy for her role in SUCCESSION. She has received Emmy awards for her portrayal of 'Holly Maddox' in THE HANDMAID'S TALE and for playing 'U.S. President Allison Taylor' on the Fox series 24. More recently, she has had a recurring role on the Primetime Emmy Award-winning Amazon comedy-drama series TRANSPARENT, for which she was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series in 2015. She can also be seen in Channel 4's CHIMERICA opposite F. Murray Abraham and DEFENDING JACOB opposite Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery.
Cherry's film appearances include THE HORSE WHISPERER, ERIN BROCKOVICH, SIGNS, OCEAN'S TWELVE and most recently I SAW THE LIGHT opposite Tom Hiddleston, Tina Fey's WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, Sally Potter's black comedy THE PARTY, Amy Poehler's WINE COUNTRY, BOY ERASED alongside Lucas Hedges, Woody Allen's A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK, and MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN opposite Edward Norton.

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Cherry Jones STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2018
Emily

[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Amanda Wingfield

[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Elizabeth [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2014
Agnes

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
The Mother

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Mrs. Kitty Warren

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Grace

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Sister Aloysius

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Sister Aloysius

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Mary Stassos

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Mary McCarthy

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Barbara Undershaft

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Josie Hogan

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Maxine

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Mabel Tidings/Bigelow

[Broadway]
1996
Hannah Jelkes

[Broadway]
1995
Catherine Sloper

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Mormon Mother [Replacement]

Angel [Replacement]

Emily [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Bianca

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
The Angel [Replacement]

The Woman in the South Bronx [Replacement]

Emily [Replacement]

Ella Chapter [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Anna

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Constance Ledbelly

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Anna

[Broadway]
1991
Reverend Johnson

Liz Morden

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Lady Macduff

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Sarah Littlefield

[Broadway]
1987
Lynne

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Cecily Cardew

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Kitty Chase

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Liz


Cherry Jones Movies

[1983]O'Malley Secretary

[1986]Adam's Apple Janice Eaton

[1986]Alex: The Life of a Child Tina Crawford

[1987]Light of Day Cindy Montgomery

[1987]The Big Town Ginger McDonald

[1992]HouseSitter Patty

[1997]Julian Po Lucy

[1998]The Horse Whisperer Liz Hammond

[1999]Murder in a Small Town Mimi

[1999]Cradle Will Rock Hallie Flanagan

[1999]The Lady in Question Mimi Barnes

[2000]Erin Brockovich Pamela Duncan

[2000]Cora Unashamed Lizbeth Studevant

[2000]The Perfect Storm Edie Bailey

[2001]What Makes a Family Sandy Cataldi

[2002]Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood Buggy

[2002]Signs Officer Paski

[2004]Ocean's Twelve Molly Star & Mrs. Caldwell

[2004]The Village Mrs. Clack

[2005]Swimmers Julia Tyler

[2008]24: Redemption President-Elect Allison Taylor

[2008]Doubt

[2009]Mother and Child Sister Joanne

[2009]Amelia Eleanor Roosevelt

[2011]New Year's Eve Mrs. Rose Ahern

[2011]The Beaver Vice President

[2011]Buck

[2014]Days and Nights Mary

[2015]Knight of Cups Ruth

[2015]I Saw the Light Lillie Williams

[2016]Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Geri Taub

[2017]The Party Martha

[2018]Boy Erased Dr. Muldoon

[2019]Wine Country Lady Sunshine

[2019]Motherless Brooklyn Gabby Horowitz

[2019]Our Friend Faith Pruett

[2019]A Rainy Day in New York Gatsby's Mother

[2021]The Eyes of Tammy Faye Rachel Grover

[2022]The Sky Is Everywhere Fiona


Cherry Jones TV Shows

Spenser: For Hire Tracy Kincaid

[ 1991-1992]Loving Frankie

Tribeca Tough Woman

Frasier Janet

The West Wing Barbara Layton

[ 2004-2005]Clubhouse Sister Marie

[ 2009-2010]24 President Allison Taylor

Awake Dr. Judith Evans

Black Mirror Susan

Mercy Street Dorothea Dix

11.22.63 Marguerite Oswald

American Crime Laurie Ann Hesby

Portlandia Bridge Manager, New Mayor

Chimerica Mel Kincaid

Succession Nan Pierce

[ 2018-2019]The Handmaid's Tale Holly Maddox

[ 2015-2019]Transparent Leslie Mackinaw

Defending Jacob Joanna Klein

Extrapolations Elizabeth Burdick

Five Days at Memorial Susan Mulderick

Cherry Jones Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress

Cherry Jones, The Glass Menagerie

The Lortels - 1998 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Cherry JonesPride’s Crossing

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Cherry Jones News

World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's MORIARTY: A NEW SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE is Coming to Cleveland Play House

Cleveland Play House will bring its 2022-2023 season to a close with the world premiere production of Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure. Running April 29 through May 21 in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.

TimeLine Theatre Company to Present THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, and More in 2023-24 Season

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays that explore today's social and political issues through the lens of the past, has announced its 27th season. The company's 2023-24 subscription season will launch in September with the previously announced Chicago premiere of the internationally acclaimed THE LEHMAN TRILOGY presented at Broadway In Chicago's Broadway Playhouse.

Daniel Radcliffe and Girlfriend Erin Darke Welcome First Baby

Congratulations to Daniel Radcliffe and his girlfriend Erin Darke on welcoming their first baby! No further details have been released at this time.

Photos: See Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper & More at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night

See photos of Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper, and more on the red carpet of Good Night, Oscar opening night!

Musicals Selected For BROADWAY SHARK TANK Presented by Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION

Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION - The Creative Artist Database have announced the new musicals selected to pitch their shows in its first ever 'Broadway Shark Tank.'

Photos: Go Inside Lincoln Center Theater's Annual Benefit

See photos from Lincoln Center Theater's annual Benefit!

Interview: Sharon Lawrence in THE SHOT at NJ Rep 4/6 to 4/23

Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Sharon Lawrence about her career and 'The Shot' at NJ Rep.

Videos: Daniel Radcliffe Joins The Trevor Project For LGBTQ+ Chat Series SHARING SPACE

Actor Daniel Radcliffe joins The Trevor Project on the first episode of their new web series, Sharing Space, featuring candid conversations with LGBTQ young people. The talks will illuminate their unique personal journeys and explore what genuine allyship looks like. See a video preview of the first episode of 'Sharing Space'!

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke are Expecting First Child

Daniel Radcliffe, who can next be seen in the Broadway transfer of NYTW's Merrily We Roll Along, and his longtime partner Erin Darke have revealed that they are expecting their first child. 

Symphony Space Announces Spring 2023 Programming

Symphony Space has announced its Spring 2023 programming, featuring a robust lineup of visionary artists and writers in unique, one-night-only, only-at-Symphony Space events. In these evenings of literature, music, musical theater, comedy, and more, Symphony Space creates intimate exchanges between artists and audiences—producing shows centered on everything from fresh-off-the-presses literature to fresh, creative interpretations of integral music.

Prestige HBO Drama SUCCESSION To Conclude With Season Four

The award-winning hit HBO series Succession will conclude with its upcoming fourth season according to the show's creator, Jesse Armstrong.

THE FEARS, A New Play By Emma Sheanshang, Will Premiere Off-Broadway in April

Academy Award and Emmy Award winner Steven Soderbergh will make his New York City theatrical producing debut with the World Premiere of The Fears, a new play by Emma Sheanshang, and directed by Dan Algrant. Five-time Tony Award winner John N. Hart Jr. serves as Executive Producer.

Hampton Theatre Company Presents THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

“The Lifespan of a Fact,” a riveting three-character play that combines biting humor with timely arguments about the collision of print journalism with poetic license, continues the Hampton Theatre Company's 2022-2023 season this spring, with performances running from March 16 through April 2 at the Quogue Community Hall. 

Peacock Renews POKER FACE For Season Two

POKER FACE has been renewed for a second season. POKER FACE is T-Street's two-time Academy Award nominee Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman’s first television series and is produced by MRC Television, along with multiple Emmy nominated executive producer and star Natasha Lyonne, under her production banner Animal Pictures.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for PICTURES FROM HOME Opening Night

Check out red carpet photos from opening night of Pictures From Home, starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker, and Danny Burstein!

Interview: Fountain Theatre's Simon Levy Shares His LIFESPAN OF A FACT

The Fountain Theatre west coast premieres Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell’s The Lifespan of a Fact opening February 18, 2023 (with previews starting February 15th). Fountain Theatre’s producing director Simon Levy directs the cast of Ron Bottitta, Inger Tudor and Jonah Robinson. Simon took some time between his rehearsals to give me some insight to the behind-the-scenes of Lifespan and the Fountain.

SUCCESSION Returns For Its Fourth Season In March

SUCCESSION explores themes of power and family dynamics through the eyes of patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his four grown children, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Siobhan (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin), and Connor (Alan Ruck). Watch the teaser trailer video for the upcoming season now!

Review: THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Theatre Artists Studio ~ A Work of Timely Importance

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT ~ a play of consequence, superbly directed by Richard Powers Hardt and featuring stellar performances by Tom Koelbel, Jake Nichols, and Debra Rich, runs through February 5th at Theatre Artists Studio in Scottsdale AZ.

Peacock Launches POKER FACE 1-866-NOBLSHT Hotline

Now until February 19, Peacock's BS Hotline is now available! Charlie Cale is so good at calling out BS, Peacock created a hotline meant to showcase her talents. Call 1-866-NOBLSHT. Users can call or text the hotline to hear the instantly recognizable voice of Natasha Lyonne providing advise as Charlie Cale.

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT West Coast Premiere to be Presented at The Fountain Theatre in February

What's more important: writing the truth, or telling a good story? The Fountain Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of the Broadway hit play, The Lifespan of a Fact, by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell.

Cherry Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Cherry Jones has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.

Cherry Jones has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Cherry Jones's first West End show was The Glass Menagerie which opened in 2017

Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Glass Menagerie , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie , Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Doubt, A Parable , Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Doubt , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Doubt , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Pride’s Crossing , Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Pride's Crossing , Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heiress , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Heiress , Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Heiress , Best Off Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Heiress Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Heiress and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Our Country's Good .

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Doubt, A Parable , Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Doubt, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Pride’s Crossing, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Pride's Crossing, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heiress, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Heiress Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Heiressand Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Heiress.

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