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Hamish Linklater

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BIO

Hamish Linklater has consistently drawn raves for his performances in such Off-Broadway productions as The School for Lies (Obie Award), Twelfth Night (Drama Desk nomination), The Merchant of Venice, The Winter's Tale, Good Thing (also in L.A.) and as Laertes opposite Liev Schreiber's Hamlet. He is known to television and film audiences for his five seasons on the hit CBS show The New Adventures of Old Christine, as well as the films Fantastic Four, Groove (official Sundance selection), the current The Future and the upcoming Lola Versus and Battleship.

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STAGE CREDITS

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2017
Harry
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Posthumus Leonatus, Cloten
Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Benedick
Seminar Seminar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Martin
The School for Lies The School for Lies
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2011
Frank
The Winter's Tale The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer
Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2009
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
The Busy World is Hushed
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Brandt
Recent Tragic Events
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Andrew
Good Thing
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Dean
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Laertes
The Chemistry of Change
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

Writing

The Vandal
Playwright
The Whirligig
Playwright

Movies

Groove
[ 2000 ] David
Final Draft
[ 2003 ] Marty
Fantastic Four
[ 2005 ] Leonard
The Future
[ 2011 ] Jon
Battleship
[ 2012 ] Cal Zapata
Lola Versus
[ 2012 ] Henry
Redemption Trail
[ 2013 ] David
42
[ 2013 ] Ralph Branca
Magic in the Moonlight
[ 2014 ] Brice Catledge
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Tommy Altmann
The Big Short
[ 2015 ] Porter Collins
One More Time
[ 2015 ] Tim
Ithaca
[ 2015 ] Tom Spangler
Unicorn Store
[ 2017 ] Gary
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2017 ] Lysander
You Can't Say No
[ 2018 ] Miles
Paper Year
[ 2018 ] Noah Bearinger
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up
[ 2020 ] Benjamin
Dead for a Dollar
[ 2022 ] Martin Kidd
Barron's Cove
[ 2024 ] Lyle
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Spencer
Barron's Cove
[ 2024 ] Lyle
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Spencer
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
[ 2025 ]

TV Shows

Gideon's Crossing
Dr. Bruce Cherry
Legion
Clark
The Crazy Ones
Andrew Keanelly
The Good Wife
David LaGuardia
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Matthew Kimble
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman
Manhunt
Abraham Lincoln
American Horror Story
Oscars Presenter
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman
Manhunt
Abraham Lincoln
American Horror Story
Oscars Presenter
Batman: Caped Crusader
[ 2024-2025 ] BatmanBruce Wayne (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, The Comedy of Errors

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, The School for Lies

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Hamish Linklater, The School For Lies


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Hamish Linklater, School for Lies

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, Twelfth Night

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Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Opens From The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park Photo
Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Opens From The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 12, 2026

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo & Juliet has officially opened. Learn more and check out photos from opening night here!
Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More to Star in THE WINTER’S TALE at Free Shakespeare Photo
Raúl Esparza, Lily Rabe and More to Star in THE WINTER’S TALE at Free Shakespeare in the Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, featuring Raul Esparza, Lily Rabe, and more.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Public Theater Gala, Headlined by Shoshana Bean Photo
Photos: Inside the 2026 Public Theater Gala, Headlined by Shoshana Bean
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 9, 2026

The Public Theater kicked off another Shakespeare for the City season and Free Shakespeare in the Park at its 2026 Gala. Grammy Award winner and 2026 Tony winner Shoshana Bean headlined the special night, hosted at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Photos: First Look at BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER Season 2; Release Date Revealed Photo
Photos: First Look at BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER Season 2; Release Date Revealed
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2026

The World's Greatest Detective is back on the case in Season 2 of Batman: Caped Crusader. Take a look at the new images, featuring Batman characters such as Edward Nygma (aka Riddler), Carrie Kelly, and Roxy Rocket.
Beanie Feldstein, Katrina Lenk, Matthew Lillard and More to Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TR Photo
Beanie Feldstein, Katrina Lenk, Matthew Lillard and More to Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theatrical reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will now take place in June, after being postponed due to the snowstorm this winter.
Hamish Linklater's MRS. ALVING & THE CAPTAIN, LOS FELIZ to Have Free Reading at Echo Photo
Hamish Linklater's MRS. ALVING & THE CAPTAIN, LOS FELIZ to Have Free Reading at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2026

The Echo Theater Company will present a free reading of Mrs. Alving & The Captain, Los Feliz, a very funny new play by Hamish Linklater, and directed by Stephen Laughton.
John Lithgow to be Honored by Red Bull Theater; Santino Fontana and More to Perform Photo
John Lithgow to be Honored by Red Bull Theater; Santino Fontana and More to Perform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Red Bull Theater will honor John Lithgow, Tony Award nominee for this season’s Giant, with the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater, and Joanna Cole, will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway Photo
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!
Meet the Cast of BECKY SHAW, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of BECKY SHAW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026

Performances are now underway for Second Stage Theater's Becky Shaw at Second Stage's Hayes Theater, ahead of an opening night on April 6. Meet the cast here!
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip Photo
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026

Hamish Linklater guest stars as a wealthy biohacker in the new episode of Elsbeth, debuting on Thursday. In a sneak peek clip from the episode, the Broadway alum receives a visit from Elsbeth, who has a few questions following the untimely death of his friend. Check it out now.
TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Play Festival Postponed Due to Dangerous Weather Photo
TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Play Festival Postponed Due to Dangerous Weather
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026

Due to the dangerous weather slated to hit New York City today, Animus Theatre Company announced it will postpone its Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts Play Festival, tomorrow, February 23 at Circle in the Square Theater.
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event Photo
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

James Caan, Michael Rispoli, Raul Segarra, and Sarah Shapiro will star in the daylong theater reading festival TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS, showcasing continuous performances.
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances Photo
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – now in its final two weeks of performances.
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Photo
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, has revealed more participating stars, including Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! Firs Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! First Look
by - Feb 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR Photo
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026

Audible Theater has released a new clip from the world premiere play The Disappear, featuring Hamish Linklater and Miriam Silverman. Watch the exclusive video now!
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup Photo
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
Red Bull Theater To Present SEJANUS IN REVELATION Readings SerIes Photo
Red Bull Theater To Present SEJANUS IN REVELATION Readings SerIes
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2026

Red Bull Theater will present Sejanus by Ben Jonson as part of its OBIE Award–winning Revelation Readings series. Adapted and directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the reading will be performed live in New York and streamed online.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and More
by - Jan 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Pla Photo
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hamish Linklater been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Comedy of Errors, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The School for Lies , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The School For Lies, Performance (Obie Awards) for School for Lies and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night.

What awards has Hamish Linklater won?

Hamish Linklater has received several awards and nominations throughout his career. He won a 2013 Obie Award for his performance in The School for Scandal. In addition, he earned a Theatre World Award in 2011 for his role in Seminar. Linklater was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in The Tempest. Additionally, he has been recognized with nominations for the American Theatre Wing's Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award.

How many shows has Hamish Linklater written?

Hamish Linklater has written 2 shows including The Vandal (Playwright), The Whirligig (Playwright).

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