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BIO

GLENN DAVIS is an actor, producer and Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, alongside Audrey Francis, where he has been an ensemble member since 2017. His Steppenwolf credits include Downstate, The Christians, You Got Older, The Brother/Sister Plays, Head of Passes, King James (also Mark Taper Forum), Describe the Night, and, most recently, Purpose. Broadway credits include Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (also Kirk Douglas Theatre, Mark Taper Forum). Off-Broadway credits include Transfers (MCC Theatre), Wig Out! (Vineyard Theatre), Downstate (Playwrights Horizons, Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and King James (MTC). Other regional credits include Moscow x6 (Williamstown Theatre Festival). International credits include Downstate (National Theatre, UK); Edward II, The Winter’s Tale and As You Like It (Stratford Festival); Othello (The Shakespeare Company). Television credits include Billions, 24, The Unit, Jericho and The Good Wife. Glenn is an Artistic Associate at the Young Vic in London and at the Vineyard Theatre in New York. He is also a partner in Cast Iron Entertainment, a collective of artists consisting of Sterling K Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, Jon Michael Hill, Andre Holland and Tarell Alvin McCraney. Cast Iron is currently in residence at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. In 2021, Glenn founded The Chatham Grove Company along with his producing partner Tarell Alvin McCraney.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2025
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Premiere Production , 2023
Shawn

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2022
Gio

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Production, 2018
Performer

[Chicago]
Chicago Premiere, 2018
Mac

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Tom

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Deity

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Artistic Director

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Glenn Davis, Purpose

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

Glenn Davis, Downstate

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News


THE DANCE OF DEATH to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.
Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s highly-anticipated production of Amadeus has added two additional weeks of performances.
Photos: AMADEUS At Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls. Explore new production photos from Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s AMADEUS, featuring Ian Barford and members of the ensemble.
Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare. Learn more!
2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 31, 2025

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ PURPOSE plays its final Broadway performance at the Hayes Theatre, following 22 previews and 192 regular performances.The venue will soon be home to Marjorie Prime, which is set to begin performances on November 20, 2025.
Interview: Hend Ayoub of HOME? A PALESTINIAN WOMAN'S PURSUIT OF LIFE, LIBERTY & HAPPINESS at San Francisco Playhouse
by Jim Munson - Jul 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with actor-writer Hend Ayoub about her new solo show 'Home? A Palestinian Women's Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness' having its world premiere at San Francisco Playhouse July 26 to August 16

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Glenn Davis been in?

Glenn Davis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Glenn Davis been in?

Glenn Davis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Glenn Davis been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Purpose and Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Downstate.

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