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BIO

Broadway: China Doll, You Can't Take it With You, Death of a Salesman. Off-Broadway: Illyria (Public Theater), Bachelorette (Second Stage). TV: Dallas, Elementary, Homecoming, JourneyQuest, Major Crimes, Dollhouse, The Good Wife, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Frasier. Film: Mojave, Last Weekend, Murder of a Cat, Cabin in the Woods, Much Ado About Nothing, The Village, Donnie Darko, Training Day, Matchstick Men. Education: Yale.


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STAGE CREDITS

Good Night, and Good Luck Good Night, and Good Luck
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Palmer Williams ()
Illyria Illyria
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere at the Public Theater, 2017
Merle Debuskey
China Doll China Doll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Performer
You Can't Take It with You You Can't Take It with You
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Tony Kirby
Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Bernard

Movies

Training Day
[ 2001 ] College Driver
Donnie Darko
[ 2001 ] Psenger
Orange County
[ 2002 ] Shane Brainard
Swordswallowers and Thin Men
[ 2003 ] Adrian
Matchstick Men
[ 2003 ] Slacker Boyfriend
The Village
[ 2004 ] Christop Crane
Admissions
[ 2004 ] James Parks
Whirlygirl
[ 2006 ] Freddie
The Night of the White Pants
[ 2006 ] Millian Hagan
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
[ 2006 ] Ralph
The TV Set
[ 2006 ] Zach Harper
Rise: Blood Hunter
[ 2007 ] Alex
Careless
[ 2007 ] Mitch
Wieners
[ 2008 ] Joel
Shades of Ray
[ 2008 ] Sal Garfinkle
Homeland
[ 2009 ] Arne
My Two Fans
[ 2009 ] Thad
Don't Fade Away
[ 2010 ] Ben Fishman
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
[ 2011 ] Bill
The Cabin in the Woods
[ 2011 ] Marty
Much Ado About Nothing
[ 2012 ] Claudio
Putzel
[ 2012 ] Salmon Guy
Lust for Love
[ 2014 ] Astor
Seven Lovers
[ 2014 ] Brian
Murder of a Cat
[ 2014 ] Clinton Moisey
Before I Disappear
[ 2014 ] Darren
Last Weekend
[ 2014 ] Sean Oakes
The Living
[ 2014 ] Teddy
Mojave
[ 2015 ] Bob
Bloodsucking Bastards
[ 2015 ] Evan
Rebirth
[ 2016 ] Kyle
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2017 ] Bottom
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
[ 2017 ] Mr. Rolf
The Dark Tower
[ 2017 ] Pimli
The Truth About Lies
[ 2018 ] Gilby Smalls
Long Lost
[ 2018 ] Mystery Man
You Might Be the Killer
[ 2018 ] Sam
Jungleland
[ 2019 ] Buck
Mass
[ 2021 ] writer
Half Lives
[ 2024 ] Luke
They Whisper
[ 2024 ] Silas
Half Lives
[ 2024 ] Luke
They Whisper
[ 2024 ] Silas

TV Shows

Dollhouse
Topher Brink
Homecoming
Ron
JourneyQuest
Silver Tom
JourneyQuest
[ 2012-2024 ] Silver Tom
JourneyQuest
[ 2012-2024 ] Silver Tom
Good Night, and Good Luck
[ 2025-2025 ] Palmer Williams

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Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season Photo
Russell Tovey-Led THE GUILTY and More Set For Donmar Warehouse 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Further programming has been announced for the 2026 season at the Donmar Warehouse including three world premieres and a major revival. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Stream George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK on Prime Video Photo
Stream George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK on Prime Video
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

George Clooney’s Broadway debut, Good Night, and Good Luck, is now available to stream on Prime Video! The production was broadcast live on CNN on June 7.
How to Watch CNN's Presentation of Broadway's GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
How to Watch CNN's Presentation of Broadway's GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

On Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET, Good Night, and Good Luck will air live on CNN and CNN International and stream live without requiring a cable login on connected TVs and mobile apps. It will also stream live on Max across all subscription plans.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Recoups On Broadway Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Recoups On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by David Cromer, has announced that it has recouped its initial investment of $9.5 million in only 7 and a half weeks on Broadway.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer 2,000 Tickets to NYC Students Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer 2,000 Tickets to NYC Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is partnering with the New York City Department of Education to provide 2,000 tickets to New York City Public School students. Learn more here!
Video: George Clooney Talks 'Nerve-Wracking' Broadway Debut Photo
Video: George Clooney Talks 'Nerve-Wracking' Broadway Debut
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025

CBS' Road to the Tonys series continues with George Clooney, who has recently made his Broadway debut with the new play Good Night, and Good Luck. Watch the segment now.
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Breaks Record as Highest Grossing Broadway Play Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Breaks Record as Highest Grossing Broadway Play
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by David Cromer, has broken its own all-time record for highest grossing play in Broadway history. Learn more about the play here!
Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zeg Photo
Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler and More
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 5, 2025

George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of opening night!
Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night B Photo
Photos: George Clooney and the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Take Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 4, 2025

George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of Clooney and the cast taking their bows on Opening Night!
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Brings George Clooney To Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck opens on Broadway starring Hollywood icon, George Clooney in his long-awaited Broadway debut in a new production directed by David Cromer. Read the reviews!
Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney Photo
Photos: First Look at GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Starring George Clooney
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, just released production photos. Directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, the play is now in preview performances, with an official Opening Night tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, at the historic Winter Garden Theatre.
Video: Ilana Glazer Shares Hair Routine For GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
Video: Ilana Glazer Shares Hair Routine For GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2025

Ilana Glazer is sharing a look behind the $6000 wig she wears in Good Night, And Good Luck on Broadway in a new video. While backstage, the actress shared a look inside how she gets into costume to play Shirley Wershba in Good Night, And Good Luck.
Video: George Clooney Explains Why GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Still Resonates Photo
Video: George Clooney Explains Why GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Still Resonates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

On Sunday's 60 Minutes, George Clooney took the outlet behind-the-scenes of his Broadway debut Good Night, and Good Luck, based on the true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow. In the segment, the actor discusses why the play remains timely in 2025. Watch the video now!
How David Caparelliotis Assembled The All-Star Ensemble of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
How David Caparelliotis Assembled The All-Star Ensemble of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2025

For the last two years, casting director David Caparelliotis has been hard at work, piecing together the puzzle that is the ensemble cast of Good Night, and Good Luck. What exactly goes into casting a show with such star-power? Caparelliotis checked in with BroadwayWorld to chat about his process in assembling this epic ensemble.
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Begins Previews On Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Begins Previews On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

Tonight, George Clooney and company took their first Broadway bow in Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by Mr. Clooney and Grant Heslov at the historic Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). Check out photos and video of the play's Broadway debut!
Photo: First Look at George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Photo
Photo: First Look at George Clooney in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Get an first look at George Clooney's Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrow in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK.
Photo: George Clooney and More in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Cast Portrait Photo
Photo: George Clooney and More in GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Cast Portrait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

You can now get a first look at a cast portrait of the company of Broadway's Good Night, and Good Luck, starring George Clooney in his Broadway debut. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer $49 and $69 Tickets Through Lottery, Rush and Stan Photo
GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK to Offer $49 and $69 Tickets Through Lottery, Rush and Standing Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Digital lottery, rush, and standing room policies will launch for Good Night, and Good Luck, the new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: George Clooney Jokes That Learning GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Lines Is a 'Night Photo
Video: George Clooney Jokes That Learning GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Lines Is a 'Nightmare'
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

George Clooney sat down with Stephen Colbert last night to discuss his upcoming Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck. Watch videos from his appearance now!
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How many Broadway shows has Fran Kranz been in?

Fran Kranz has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

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Fran Kranz has not appeared in the West End.

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