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BIO

Gary Wilmes last appeared at the Roundabout Theatre Company in the critically acclaimed production of If I Forget. Wilmes began his career in the theatre at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre where he most recently appeared in Tracy Letts's Mary Page Marlowe in a role that he recreated off-Broadway at Second Stage Theater. Other theatre credits include the Broadway production of Chinglish, the national tour of August: Osage County, and the off-Broadway productions of Straight White Men, Gatz, and Red Light Winter, for which he was the recipient of an Obie Award. Wilmes has worked for many prominent New York theatre companies including Second Stage, The Public, BAM, Vineyard Theatre, The Wooster Group, and Theatre For A New Audience. His film appearances include Detroit, The Wizard of Lies, Irrational Man, Salt, A Mighty Heart, and most recently Stephen Spielberg's The Post. Wilmes is best known to television audiences for his roles on "Billions," "Bull," "Louie," "Homeland" and "Jon Benjamin Has a Van."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Production, 2018
Saul Kimmer

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Dan

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Howard Kilberg

[Chicago]
Steppenwolf Original Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2014
Jake

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2012
Tom

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Daniel Cavanaugh

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Davis

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2006 - Performance

Gary Wilmes, Red Light Winter

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Review: An Eye-Opening STRAIGHT WHITE MEN by Young Jean Lee Premieres at Tamparep

Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men is a 2014 Dramatic Comedy that premiered off-Broadway at the Public Theatre in New York City on November 7, 2014. Directed by the playwright Lee, and featuring Austin Pendleton as “Ed”, Pete Simpson, James Stanely, and Gary Wilmes. Following its run off Broadway, the play was then produced by Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, opening in February 2017 and running until March 26, 2017. Young Jean Lee’s play made its transfer to Broadway with Previews beginning at the Hayes Theatre June 29,2018, with its official opening night on July 23. Directed by Anna D. Shapiro, and featuring a cast of Armie Hammer as Drew, Josh Charles as Jake, Paul Schneider as Matt, Kate Bornstein and Ty Defoe as “Stagehands-in-Charge,” and Stephen Payne as Ed. Both Tom Skerritt and Denis Arndt had ties to the production but left before opening and during previews.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: MARY PAGE MARLOWE by Tracy Letts

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Tracy Letts. Today's play, Mary Page Marlowe!
Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we're taking a look back on some of the most memorable performances of the year.
Photo Flash: Daniel K. Isaac, Julyana Soelistyo, Jennifer Lim, John D. Haggerty And More Celebrate YOU NEVER TOUCHED THE DIRT Opening Night

Zhu Yi's YOU NEVER TOUCHED THE DIRT opened at The Wild Project (195 E 3rd Street) in Manhattan on June 6 as part of SUMMERWORKS, Clubbed Thumb's annual series of new plays. The limited run ends on Thursday, June 13 and due to popular demand, an additional 3:00 p.m. matinee has been added on June 13. Single tickets are on sale for $25 ($20 for students) here.
Steve Martin, Lili Taylor, John Hodgman, and More Will Appear at Elevator Repair Service's 2019 Spring Gala

Lecy Goranson will host a star-studded gala, celebrating this year's achievements of the Obie-Award winning theater ensemble, Elevator Repair Service. Under the direction of founding Artistic Director John Collins, ERS has been making original theater for 27 years. They have achieved national and international recognition with their extensive body of work, in particular the award-winning Gatz, a verbatim staging of The Great Gatsby, which enjoyed four engagements this season, from Abu Dhabi to Perth to New York City. The New York Times called Gatz The most remarkable achievement in theater not only of this year but also of this decade (which, gee, means this century too). For more information visit elevator.org.
TRUE WEST Plays its Final Performance Today, March 17

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald, plays its final performance tonight, March 17, at the American Airlines Theatre.
TV: Watch Highlights of Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in TRUE WEST on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), opened last week at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of TRUE WEST with Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano & More!

The American Airlines Theatre was the place to be last night as Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), celebrated its opening night!
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for TRUE WEST!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), opened last night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.
Photo Coverage: The Cast of TRUE WEST Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald(The Children), opened last night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.
Photo Coverage: Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano & More Celebrate Opening Night of TRUE WEST!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), opened last night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019.
BWW Review: Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano Get Rowdy in Sam Shepard's Dark Comedy of Brotherly Dysfunction, TRUE WEST

"In this business we make movies.  American movies.  Leave the films to the French."
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Ethan Hawke And Paul Dano In TRUE WEST On Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), opens tonight at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway.
TV: Join the Best of Broadway on the Red Carpet for TRUE WEST

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), opens tonight at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), for a limited engagement through March 17, 2019
Wake Up With BWW 1/24: TRUE WEST Opens, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening night to the company of True West!
Photo Flash: First Look at Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in TRUE WEST on Broadway!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), is currently in previews at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street), where it officially opens on Thursday, January 24, 2019. This is a limited engagement through March 17, 2019
Wake Up With BWW 12/27: TRUE WEST Begins Previews, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: True West begins previews, and more!
Roundabout's TRUE WEST Begins Performances Tomorrow, Dec 27

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony & Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama TRUE WEST, directed by James Macdonald (The Children), begins previews tomorrow, December 27.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano in TRUE WEST

Roundabout Theatre Company will soon present a new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's True West, directed by James Macdonald. The cast is hard at work in rehearsal, check out photos below!
Performances Begin Tomorrow For Barrow Street Theatricals' NASSIM �" First Week's Rotating Cast Set

Performances begin tomorrow for Barrow Street Theatricals' highly anticipated American premiere of the Nassim Soleimanpour and Bush Theatre production of NASSIM by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour (White Rabbit Red Rabbit), featuring direction by Omar Elerian.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gary Wilmes been in?

Gary Wilmes has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Gary Wilmes been in?

Gary Wilmes has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Gary Wilmes been nominated for?

Gary Wilmes has been nominated for an Obie Award for his performance in Red Light Winter.

What awards has Gary Wilmes won?

Gary Wilmes has won an Obie Award for Performance in Red Light Winter.

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