Dennis Cockrum
Latest News on Dennis Cockrum:
League of Chicago Theatres Unveils Productions for Juneteenth and Pride (May 28, 2025)
GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES is Coming to American Blues Theatre (Apr 23, 2025)
American Blues Theater to Present Reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ (Jun 21, 2022)
League of Chicago Theatres Unveils Productions for Juneteenth and Pride (May 28, 2025)
GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES is Coming to American Blues Theatre (Apr 23, 2025)
American Blues Theater to Present Reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ (Jun 21, 2022)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Ensemble
Swifty Lazar/Mike Wallace (Understudy)
Bob Zelnick (Understudy)
Manolo Sanchez (Understudy) [Replacement]
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Swifty Lazar/Mike Wallace (Unknown)
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Manolo Sanchez (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Bob Zelnick (Unknown)
Manolo Sanchez (Unknown) [Replacement]
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Bob Zelnick (Unknown)
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Movies
Code of Silence
[ 1985 ] Hood in Tavern
[ 1985 ] Hood in Tavern
Rent-a-Cop
[ 1987 ] Man at El
[ 1987 ] Man at El
The Package
[ 1989 ] Computer Technician
[ 1989 ] Computer Technician
Uncle Buck
[ 1989 ] Pal
[ 1989 ] Pal
Shaking the Tree
[ 1990 ] Bannelli
[ 1990 ] Bannelli
Cold Justice
[ 1991 ] Patrick
[ 1991 ] Patrick
A Boy Called Hate
[ 1995 ] Local #1
[ 1995 ] Local #1
The Glimmer Man
[ 1996 ] Det. Tom Farrell
[ 1996 ] Det. Tom Farrell
The Alarmist
[ 1997 ] Vendor
[ 1997 ] Vendor
Desperate Measures
[ 1998 ] Pelican Bay Head Guard
[ 1998 ] Pelican Bay Head Guard
Total Stranger
[ 1999 ] Frank
[ 1999 ] Frank
Murder by Numbers
[ 2002 ] Criminalist #1 at Ray's House
[ 2002 ] Criminalist #1 at Ray's House
Daddy Day Care
[ 2003 ] Marketing Guy
[ 2003 ] Marketing Guy
Paparazzi
[ 2004 ] Coroner
[ 2004 ] Coroner
Rebound
[ 2005 ] Referee Freddy
[ 2005 ] Referee Freddy
Mama's Boy
[ 2007 ] Bus Driver
[ 2007 ] Bus Driver
Extreme Movie
[ 2008 ] Len's Dad
[ 2008 ] Len's Dad
Gangster Squad
[ 2013 ] Elmer Jackson
[ 2013 ] Elmer Jackson
Hail, Caesar!
[ 2016 ] Cop at French Postcard House
[ 2016 ] Cop at French Postcard House
Angels in Stardust
[ 2016 ] Mr. Sunday
[ 2016 ] Mr. Sunday
Soy Nero
[ 2016 ] U.S Consulate Official
[ 2016 ] U.S Consulate Official
Downeast
[ 2021 ] Uncle Billy
[ 2021 ] Uncle Billy
TV Shows
Animal Kingdom
Ray Brown
Ray Brown
Boston Legal
Detective James Jacobs, Officer James Jacobs
Detective James Jacobs, Officer James Jacobs
Malcolm in the Middle
Lieutenant Sortino, Police Officer
Lieutenant Sortino, Police Officer
Shameless
Terry Milkovich
Terry Milkovich
The West Wing
Officer, Captain
Officer, Captain
Uncle Buck
Skank
Skank
Bookie
Tow Man
Tow Man
Bookie
Tow Man
Tow Man
NCIS
[ 2003-2025 ] SenatorNSA Tech
[ 2003-2025 ] SenatorNSA Tech
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News
League of Chicago Theatres Unveils Productions for Juneteenth and Pride
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Throughout June, many Chicago theatres are presenting productions that encourage and celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025
Throughout June, many Chicago theatres are presenting productions that encourage and celebrate Pride Month and Juneteenth. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
GOLDEN LEAF RAGTIME BLUES is Coming to American Blues Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
American Blues Theater will present the Chicago premiere of Artistic Affiliate Charles Smith’s Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues, directed by Ensemble Member Chuck Smith. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
American Blues Theater will present the Chicago premiere of Artistic Affiliate Charles Smith’s Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues, directed by Ensemble Member Chuck Smith. Learn more!
American Blues Theater to Present Reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, will present a live, online reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ, directed by Michael Cotey as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Monday, June 27 at 7pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2022
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, will present a live, online reading of 17 MINUTES by Scott Organ, directed by Michael Cotey as part of “The Room” series. The reading will be live on Monday, June 27 at 7pm.
American Blues Theater Celebrates 35 Years With Annual Blue Bash Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2020
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced the 2021 Blue Bash, a fundraiser celebrating 35 Years Strong.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2020
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has announced the 2021 Blue Bash, a fundraiser celebrating 35 Years Strong.
SIX CORNERS, BEAUTY'S DAUGHTER, BUDDY and More on Tap for American Blues Theater's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2017
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2017 - 2018 Season, 'The Beat Goes On.'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2017
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2017 - 2018 Season, 'The Beat Goes On.'
American Blues Presents BEAUTY'S DAUGHTER
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
American Blues Theater opens its 2017-2018 Season with the Chicago Premiere of Beauty's Daughter by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Ron OJ Parson, and Artistic Affiliate Wandachristine. Beauty's Daughter runs July 7 - August 5, 2017 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
American Blues Theater opens its 2017-2018 Season with the Chicago Premiere of Beauty's Daughter by Dael Orlandersmith, directed by Ron OJ Parson, and Artistic Affiliate Wandachristine. Beauty's Daughter runs July 7 - August 5, 2017 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
American Blues Theater Sets 2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the 2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the 2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Festival.
American Blues Theater presents the Chicago Premiere of BEAUTY'S DAUGHTER
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2017
American Blues Theater opens its 2017-2018 Season with the Chicago Premiere of Beauty's Daughter by Dael Orlandersmith and directed by Ron OJ Parson. Beauty's Daughter runs July 7 - August 5, 2017 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2017
American Blues Theater opens its 2017-2018 Season with the Chicago Premiere of Beauty's Daughter by Dael Orlandersmith and directed by Ron OJ Parson. Beauty's Daughter runs July 7 - August 5, 2017 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
American Blues Theater to Host 2017 RIPPED: THE LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, hosts 2017 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, hosts 2017 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
American Blues Theater Welcomes Claude Binder as Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, announces the appointment of the theater's new Managing Director, Claude Binder. He will begin his tenure at American Blues Theater today, March 6, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, announces the appointment of the theater's new Managing Director, Claude Binder. He will begin his tenure at American Blues Theater today, March 6, 2017.
American Blues Theater to Stage Chicago Premiere of David Auburn's THE COLUMNIST
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017
American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Columnist by David Auburn and directed by Keira Fromm. The Columnist runs February 17 - April 9, 2017 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2017
American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Columnist by David Auburn and directed by Keira Fromm. The Columnist runs February 17 - April 9, 2017 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
SIX CORNERS, BEAUTY'S DAUGHTER, BUDDY and More on Tap for American Blues Theater's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2017 - 2018 Season, 'The Beat Goes On.'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017
American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the lineup for its 2017 - 2018 Season, 'The Beat Goes On.'
American Blues Theater Selects Idris Goodwin as the Recipient of the 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has named Idris Goodwin the winner of the 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award. Goodwin's play, HYPE MAN, was selected from a pool 543 submissions. As part of the award, Goodwin receives a $1,000 cash prize and the opportunity to further develop his script with American Blues Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2017
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, has named Idris Goodwin the winner of the 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award. Goodwin's play, HYPE MAN, was selected from a pool 543 submissions. As part of the award, Goodwin receives a $1,000 cash prize and the opportunity to further develop his script with American Blues Theater.
American Blues Theater Presents the Chicago Premiere of THE COLUMNIST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2017
American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Columnist by David Auburn and directed by Keira Fromm. The Columnist runs February 17 - April 1, 2017 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2017
American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Columnist by David Auburn and directed by Keira Fromm. The Columnist runs February 17 - April 1, 2017 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.
American Blues Theater to Stage Chicago Premiere of David Auburn's THE COLUMNIST
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016
American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Columnist by David Auburn and directed by Keira Fromm. The Columnist runs February 17 - April 9, 2017 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016
American Blues Theater continues its 2016-2017 Season with the Chicago Premiere of The Columnist by David Auburn and directed by Keira Fromm. The Columnist runs February 17 - April 9, 2017 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
American Blues Theater Welcomes New Member, Artistic Affiliates
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2016
American Blues Theater announces the addition of a new Ensemble member and three new Artistic Affiliates.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 9, 2016
American Blues Theater announces the addition of a new Ensemble member and three new Artistic Affiliates.
Cast Announced for American Blues' TRANSIT
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2016
American Blues Theater kicks off its 31st Season - 'Define Yourself' - with a pair of one acts, including Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, directed by Chuck Smith and the World Premiere of TRANSit by Darren Canady, directed by Lisa Portes. Dutchman and TRANSit run August 26 - September 25, 2016 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 pm.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2016
American Blues Theater kicks off its 31st Season - 'Define Yourself' - with a pair of one acts, including Dutchman by Amiri Baraka, directed by Chuck Smith and the World Premiere of TRANSit by Darren Canady, directed by Lisa Portes. Dutchman and TRANSit run August 26 - September 25, 2016 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. The official press opening is Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 pm.
American Blues Theater Now Accepting Submissions for 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2016
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announce the submission period for the 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award. Playwrights are invited to submit one (1) manuscript for consideration. The winner will have the opportunity to further develop their script with American Blues Theatre. The submission period runs July 1 - August 31, 2016. Submissions are accepted via email at BlueInk@AmericanBluesTheater.com.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 30, 2016
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announce the submission period for the 2017 National Blue Ink Playwriting Award. Playwrights are invited to submit one (1) manuscript for consideration. The winner will have the opportunity to further develop their script with American Blues Theatre. The submission period runs July 1 - August 31, 2016. Submissions are accepted via email at BlueInk@AmericanBluesTheater.com.
American Blues Theater to Host RIPPED: THE LIVING NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL, 5/17
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2016
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, hosts 2016 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2016
American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble, under the continued leadership of Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, hosts 2016 Ripped: The Living Newspaper Festival on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
James Still's LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER to Play American Blues Theater This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016
Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble celebrating 30 years of presenting visceral theatrical works while engaging its audience in missions of local service agencies, are proud to announce the Chicago premiere of LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER, by Artistic Affiliate James Still and directed by Timothy Douglas, February 5 - March 6, 2016 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2016
Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble celebrating 30 years of presenting visceral theatrical works while engaging its audience in missions of local service agencies, are proud to announce the Chicago premiere of LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER, by Artistic Affiliate James Still and directed by Timothy Douglas, February 5 - March 6, 2016 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Dennis Cockrum been in?
Dennis Cockrum has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Dennis Cockrum been in?
Dennis Cockrum has not appeared in the West End.
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