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Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Costanza [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Mickey

[Broadway]
1980
Sylvie Gazel

[Broadway]
1975
Mammoth

Monkey Man

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1974
Agnes


Movies

Saturday Night Fever
[ 1977 ] Doreen
Author! Author!
[ 1982 ] Young Woman
Garbo Talks
[ 1984 ] Elaine
Grace Quigley
[ 1984 ] Nurse
Seven Minutes in Heaven
[ 1986 ] Aunt Gail
Life on the Edge
[ 1992 ] Shelli Summers
Only You
[ 1992 ] Sunray Tours Travel Agent
Ice Age
[ 2002 ] Glyptodon
Garmento
[ 2002 ] Sylvia Walsh
United 93
[ 2006 ] Colleen Frer
Racing Daylight
[ 2007 ] Gossip, Religious Wife
Bruised
[ 2020 ] Crazy Esther
Paint
[ 2022 ] PBS Host

TV Shows

Dream On
Toby Pedalbee
Fame
Corky, the Cashier
Night Court
Rhoda Wasserman
Women in Prison
Meg Bando

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Denny Dillon, My One and Only

Videos

News


Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Developmental Reading of New Musical LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS

Following an initial reading presentation in March 2018, Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical by Eric Dietz inspired by the documentary The Whale by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, will present two developmental reading presentations on Tuesday, November 5 at 11:30am and Wednesday, November 6 at 11am, by invitation only.
Lauren Worsham, Denny Dillon & Stephen Bogardus Will Lead Reading of LUNA AND THE GOLD RIVER DOCKS

Luna and the Gold River Docks, a musical by Eric Dietz inspired by the documentary The Whale by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm, will present a special reading presentation on Friday, March 23 at 2:00pm. 
Jeremy Kushnier, Jessica Phillips & Denny Dillon To Star In ABSENT MIND Film

Jeremy Kushnier (Nurse Jackie, Broadway's Footloose , RENT ), Jessica Phillips (Law & Order SVU, Broadway's Next to Normal ) & Denny Dillon (SNL, Saturday Night Fever, United 93) will star in Absent Mind , a film written and directed by Emilie Khair.
J. Robert Spencer and Erikka Walsh to Star in Staged Reading of BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE

Sometimes the words we speak become a secret code for what we really feel. Shortly before an audition for her first professional Shakespeare play, gifted and entitled young actor Anna arrives in a college rehearsal hall expecting help from brilliant, bitter acting instructor Curt. When their work together leads to professional success but personal misery, they must decide whether or not to break their Shakespeare code and uncover how they really feel about each other.
BWW Review: Playwright Thomas Bradshaw Cuts Down On The Sex in FULFILLMENT

Compared with his past plays, this one's almost chaste.
STAGE TUBE: Teaser of Controversial Playwright Thomas Bradshaw's FULFILLMENT at The Flea

The newest from Thomas Bradshaw, whose plays have stirred discussion among theatregoers for their frequent and graphic depictions of sex acts.
Thomas Bradshaw's FULFILLMENT Begins Next Month at The Flea

Thomas Bradshaw (Job, Dawn, Burning, Purity, Prophet) returns to The Flea with the world premiere of Fulfillment, a new comedy that will have everyone shouting. Directed by Ethan McSweeny (The Best Man, A Time to Kill), previews start September 11, with opening night slated for Monday, September 21.
The Flea's 2015 Fall Season to Feature Bradshaw, Schumacher & More

Niegel Smith, the new Artistic Director and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director of The Flea Theater announced today the slate for the fall season, which will include three World Premieres and one New York premiere.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 21-27

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, the cast of LES MISERABLES celebrating one year on Broadway, a performance preview of THE VISIT, and more!
Photo Flash: Backstage at AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with Lily Tomlin and Denny Dillon!

The new Broadway musical, An American in Paris is currently in previews at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street.) An American In Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film,An American in Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. Lily Tomlin and Denny Dillon saw the show last night and you can check out photos from backstage below!
BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE Presents a Lesson on Pride at Syracuse Stage

Margaret Walsh swears she will never beg, even if she wanted to. Her sarcastic pride would stop her before uttering a profane-introduced "please." Or, at least that's what she demands you to think. She's begging the entire time, and that's okay. She has every right to.
BWW Reviews: GOOD PEOPLE is Funny and Compelling at Cleveland Play House

CPH's GOOD PEOPLE is one of those special evenings of theatre that combines a well-written script, excellent direction, and fine acting into an evening of humor and pathos to create a must-see production.
Cleveland Play House Opens GOOD PEOPLE, 3/22

Cleveland Play House will produce the hit Broadway comedy Good People, written by one of the most important new American playwrights. Nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Play, Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People takes an affectionate look at the 'haves' and 'have-nots' through the eyes of characters who won't be ignored. Actress Kate Hodge returns to the CPH stage (Dinner with Friends, Bright Ideas) to play the tough-talking, blue-collar Margie Walsh, a role that won Frances McDormand a 2011 Tony Award for Best Actress. Also returning to the CPH stage to play Dottie, Margie's landlord, is actress Denny Dillon (Well), a Cleveland native and former CPH Curtain Puller. Directed by Laura Kepley, CPH Associate Artistic Director,Good People will run in the Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare starting Friday, March 22 through Sunday, April 14, 2013. Tickets are available by calling 216-241-6000 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. Good People is produced with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.
Bay Street Theatre Announces Murphy Davis as February Camp Leader

Bay Street Theatre has announced that Murphy Davis, Artistic Director at Bay Street Theatre, will lead the KIDS SCHOOL VACATION THEATRE CAMP February 20-24 from 9 am - 3 pm. Back by popular demand, each week long session will include classes and games incorporating every aspect of theatre: acting, singing, performance, dance & more. Students will write and perform in their own original performance.
TV: BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage - Performance Highlights!

Hartford Stage is currently presenting Boeing-Boeing, the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy through February 12, 2012. The show is directed by Hartford Stage resident director Maxwell Williams. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights!
Photo Flash: Hartford Stage Hosts Boeing Boeing Thru 2/12

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 12, 2012.
Photo Flash: First Look at Denny Dillon, Claire Brownell in Hartford Stage's BOEING-BOEING

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage through February 12, 2012. Check out production shots below!
BWW Reviews: Hartford Stage’s Achieves Comic Lift-off with BOEING-BOEING through February 12

High-spirited hijinks make for a sexy, silly BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage.
Hartford Stage Presents BOEING-BOEING January 12

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 5, 2012
Hartford Stage Presents BOEING-BOEING January 12

Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 5, 2012

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Denny Dillon been in?

Denny Dillon has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Denny Dillon been in?

Denny Dillon has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Denny Dillon been nominated for?

Denny Dillon has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her performance in My One and Only.

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