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David originated the role of Smike in Nicholas Nickleby (1980, London) and went on to reprise his critically acclaimed performance on Broadway, for which he received a Tony Award nomination; Don Quixote (2016/19). Additional theater: Bed of Roses, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, The Rehearsal (Roundabout), The War at Home (James Duff), The Traveller (Jean-Claude Van Itallie), Hamlet, Blue/Orange, Oedipus, The Count of Monte Cristo, Present Laughter, Peer Gynt, Hedda Gabler, Beckett’s The Old Tune, Faith Healer. TV: Frank Gallagher on the original “Shameless” (5 RTS Awards), “Housewife 49,” Sam Beckett in “Waiting for Andre” (Sky), “Ripper Street,” “Troy,” “Tommy Cooper,” “The Queen’s Sister,” “Conspiracy” (HBO), “Paradise Postponed,” Edgar in Laurence Olivier’s “King Lear,” “Dodger” (2022), “Funny Woman” (2022). Film: Master and Commander, Nowhere Boy, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Chunky Monkey, Patriot Games, The Russia House, Black Sea, Hot Fuzz.

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David Threlfall STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Cast

[Broadway]
1996
The Count


David Threlfall Movies

[1989]When the Whales Came Jack Jenkins

[1990]The Russia House Wicklow

[1992]Patriot Games Inspector Highland

[2001]Chunky Monkey Donald Leek

[2003]Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward

[2006]Alien Autopsy Jeffrey

[2006]Murderous Intent John Colbie

[2007]Elizabeth: The Golden Age Dr. John Dee

[2007]Hot Fuzz Martin Blower

[2009]Nowhere Boy Uncle George

[2014]Black Sea Peters

[2016]The Gospel of Matthew Narrator


David Threlfall TV Shows

Men of the World Lenny Smart

Nightingales Bell

Shameless Frank Gallagher, Frank

David Threlfall Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Actor

David ThrelfallSomeone Who'll Watch Over Me

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

David Threlfall, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

David Threlfall News


Extra Dates Added For Ian Smith's Debut Tour CRUSHING

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith has added extra dates to his tour of Crushing, which was awarded 14 x 4 and 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe and was one of the top-rated shows there this year.

Photos: First Look at THE ENFIELD HAUNTING, Starring Catherine Tate and David Threlfall

New production photos have been released from The Enfield Haunting. Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting is currently playing at Richmond Theatre and moves to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024.

Photos: Inside Rehearsals For THE ENFIELD HAUNTING With Catherine Tate, David Threlfall, and More

Written by Paul Unwin, and directed by Angus Jackson, The Enfield Haunting will play at Brighton Theatre Royal and Richmond Theatre, before moving to The Ambassadors Theatre in London for a limited West End season from 30 November 2023 until 2 March 2024. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Full Cast Revealed to Join Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in THE ENFIELD HAUNTING

The full cast has been announced to join Catherine Tate and David Threlfall in The Enfield Haunting. Performances begin 30 November at The Ambassadors Theatre, London. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

37 Plays Selected as Part Of The Royal Shakespeare Company's Nationwide Playwriting Project

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that the chosen 37 Plays selected as part of its nationwide playwriting project, will receive script-in-hand readings across the UK throughout the Autumn of 2023. Learn more about the lineup of plays here!

Ian Smith Will Embark on Debut Tour CRUSHING Next Month

Multi-award-winning comedian Ian Smith is taking his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show 'Crushing' on tour. Learn more about the production here!

Catherine Tate and David Threlfall Will Lead THE ENFIELD HAUNTING in the West End

Catherine Tate and David Threlfall will star in The Enfield Haunting, a new play based on one of the most famous poltergeist events in the world.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Winners of 37 Plays Competition

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced details of the final 37 Plays selected for its nationwide playwriting search: an ambitious new initiative open to anybody from anywhere in the UK.

Star Of The News Quiz and The Now Show, Ian Smith Returns To The Edinburgh Fringe With CRUSHING

Multi-award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Now Show and co-host of the Northern News podcast) presents a new show about stress, love, teeth and driving a tank.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Judging Panel for Playwriting Competition 37 PLAYS

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Theatre Partners announce the Judging panel for the nationwide playwriting competition 37 Plays: an ambitious and ground-breaking new initiative open to anybody from anywhere in the UK. More than 2,000+ plays were submitted and have been read by a panel of 24 readers recruited from across the UK. 

Cast Announced For SALT-WATER MOON at Finborough Theatre

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the UK premiere of David French's classic Salt-Water Moon opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 January 2023 (Press Nights: Thursday, 5 January 2023 and Friday, 6 January 2023 at 7.30pm). It's a splendid moon-filled night in Coley's Point in 1926.

Wolverhampton Panto Cast Announced for ALADDIN

Fresh from the West End production of Moulin Rouge The Musical, West End leading lady and singing sensation Zoe Birkett will play Spirit Of The Ring alongside EastEnders’ Beppe Di Marco, Michael Greco as Abanazar. Joining them is CBeebies favourite Ben Cajee in the title role of Aladdin, returning favourites Tam Ryan as Wishee Washee and Ian Adams as Widow Twankey, Duane Gooden as the Genie, Ian Billings as the Notary and introducing Wolverhampton’s own Sofie Anné as Princess Jasmine.

How/When/Where to Watch the 2022 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!

The 75th Annual Tony Awards are back this year at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2021/22 theatre season. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!

Photos: Broadway Stars Align on the 2022 Tony Awards Red Carpet

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at them 2022 Tony Awards!

2022 Tony Awards Winners- Full List!

The best of Broadway gathered on June 12 at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate the 75th Annual Tony Awards. We've got the complete list of winners for the Tony Awards!

HANGMEN Enters Final Weeks of Performances

Martin McDonagh’s new comedy, Hangmen, is about to enter its final three weeks of performances at Broadway’s Golden Theatre.

Listen: RSC's INTERVAL DRINKS Podcast Returns Featuring David Tennant, Femi Temowo, and Tinuke Craig

Today (Thursday 12 May 2022) the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) releases a new episode of its in-house podcast, Interval Drinks, featuring RSC Associate Artist and star of stage and screen David Tennant in conversation with Mark Quartley, who currently plays Henry VI in the RSC productions of Henry VI: Rebellion and Wars of the Roses.

How to Watch the 2022 Tony Nominations

The 75th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Monday, May 9, by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld. Plus, be sure to stay tuned throughout the rest of the day for reactions from the nominees and more!

2022 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show!

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually for 2022 Tony Nominations in BroadwayWorld's list of nominations by show.

A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, PARADISE SQUARE, MJ & More Lead The 2022 Tony Awards Nominations

This year's Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2021-22 theatre season and we've got the full list of all of this year's 2022 Tony nominees. Check out the full list!

David Threlfall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David Threlfall has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

David Threlfall has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

David Threlfall has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in "Hangmen". He was also nominated for Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for his performance in "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me". Additionally, Threlfall received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his work in "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby". He was recognized as Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for his portrayal in "Nicholas Nickleby".

David Threlfall has won the Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Supporting Role for his performance in the show Nicholas Nickleby.

David Threlfall's next show will be The Enfield Haunting which opens on 11/30/2023 on West End.

David Threlfall's first West End show was The Enfield Haunting which opened in 2023

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