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BIO

Evan Jonigkeit (/ˈdʒɒnəkaɪt/;[1] born February 18, 1983) is an American actor known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Bone Tomahawk, and Easy.


After working in the theater community in Philadelphia, Jonigkeit was picked up by an agency in New York. He got his break by starring in the 2011 Broadway play High which eventually led him to star in the Broadway play The Snow Geese alongside Mary-Louise Parker in 2013.
In 2014, Jonigkeit made his big-screen debut in X-Men: Days of Future Past as villain Toad.
In 2015, he starred alongside Kurt Russell in western Bone Tomahawk as Deputy Nick. In the same year he was cast to play Captain Chesterfield in Discovery Canada's series Frontier.
Jonigkeit and his production company, Rooster Films, produced their first short, Mildred & The Dying Parlor that starred Steve Buscemi and Jane Krakowski. In 2017, he produced a live event on Facebook called: Stand For Rights: A Benefit for the ACLU with Tom Hanks, for which he earned a Primetime Emmy nomination, and co-produced the ESPYs.
In 2017, Jonigkeit and Girls actress Zosia Mamet partnered with Refinery29 to produce an anthology series titled Fabled.
Jonigkeit starred on the Starz drama Sweetbitter, based on the novel of the same name. He played Will the backwaiter assigned to train Tess, who then becomes her first friend; the series premiered on May 6, 2018, and aired until 2019. In 2020, he had key roles in the horror films The Night House and The Empty Man.
Jonigkeit starred in season 1 of the Netflix series Archive 81 as Samuel Davenport, a major character and one of the main antagonists. Netflix released all eight episodes of season 1 of Archive 81 on Jan. 14, 2022. He recently played Dr. Raphael Clearwater in William Atticus Parker's 2023 film Atrabilious.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Duncan Gaesling


[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2012
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Cody Randall


Movies

The Gift
[ 2010 ] Mike
X-Men: Days of Future Past
[ 2014 ] Toad
Bone Tomahawk
[ 2015 ] Deputy Nick
The Lennon Report
[ 2016 ] Dr. David Halleran
Goldbricks in Bloom
[ 2016 ] Joe
Tallulah
[ 2016 ] Nico
Brave New Jersey
[ 2016 ] Sparky
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
[ 2016 ] Specialist Coughlin
Kate Can't Swim
[ 2017 ] Mark
The Empty Man
[ 2020 ] Greg
The Night House
[ 2020 ] Owen
Together Together
[ 2021 ] Bryce
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Raphael Clearwater
Henry Johnson
[ 2025 ] Henry Johnson

TV Shows

Easy
Matt
Frontier
Captain Chesterfield
Sweetbitter
Will
The Hunting Wives
[ 2025-2025 ] Graham O'Neil

Awards and Nominations


winner
Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play

Evan JonigkeitHigh

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Evan Jonigkeit, High

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News


Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
Axial Theatre Presents THE BEST OF CACTUS FLOWERS: PART II September 27- 29
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024

Axial Theatre in Westchester announced The Best of Cactus Flowers: Part II, featuring five short plays and a film screening from September 27-29 at St John's Episcopal Church in Pleasantville, NY.
Preview: BEST OF CACTUS FLOWERS at Axial Theatre
by Bruce Apar - Sep 22, 2024

One play asks the very timely question, 'Do your elected representatives really live the values they trumpet on the campaign trail??
New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Dermot Mulroney & Evan Jonigkeit Join as Series Regulars for Starz's New Drama THE HUNTING WIVES
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2024

STARZ has confirmed that Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend's Wedding, Anyone But You) and Evan Jonigkeit (“Sweetbitter,” “Archive 81”)  will join as series regulars in its upcoming drama series “The Hunting Wives,” alongside previously announced co-leads Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow. STARZ ordered eight episodes of the addictive, twisty thriller.
Center Theatre Group to Present 2024 L.A. Writers' Workshop Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

Los Angeles audiences will have the opportunity to experience six brand new plays—thanks to Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival which will take place January 26 to 28, 2024 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. 
Gavin Creel and Aaron Tveit Will Reunite For MCC Theater's MISCAST21
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2021

Tony Award winner Gavin Creel and Tony Award nominee Aaron Tveit will reunite for a brand-new duet for Miscast21, premiering on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 8pm ET on MCC's YouTube Channel.
WITCH, INDECENT and More Announced as Recipients of 2019 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced the recipients of its 51st annual awards for distinguished achievement in theatre today, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
George Salazar, Eden Espinosa & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2020

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the nominees for theatrical excellence for the year 2019. This year they are forgoing their annual event ceremony and will instead post the award recipients online in the upcoming weeks: 
Starz Cancels SWEETBITTER After Two Seasons
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2019

Deadline reports that 'Sweetbitter' has been canceled on Starz.
David Harbour, Patrick Wilson And More Join 19th Annual 24 HOUR PLAYS Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2019

Today, The 24 Hour Plays announced a new crop of participants who will honor Academy Award-winning actor Kathy Bates at the 19th Annual The 24 Hour Plays Broadway Gala.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Evan Jonigkeit been in?

Evan Jonigkeit has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Evan Jonigkeit been in?

Evan Jonigkeit has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Evan Jonigkeit been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play (Kevin Kline Awards) for High and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for High.

What awards has Evan Jonigkeit won?

Evan Jonigkeit won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play award at the Kevin Kline Awards for his performance in High.

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