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Hugh Dancy

Birth Place: Stoke-on-Trent, ENGLAND

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BIO

Dancy is an English actor who rose to prominence for his role as the titular character in the television film adaptation of David Copperfield (2000) as well as for roles in feature films as Sfc. Kurt Schmid in Black Hawk Down (2001) and Prince Charmont in Ella Enchanted (2004). Other film roles include Joe Conner in Shooting Dogs (2005), Grigg Harris in The Jane Austen Book Club (2007), Luke Brandon in Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), Adam Raki in Adam (2009) and Ted in Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011). On television, he portrayed criminal profiler Will Graham in the NBC television series Hannibal (2013–2015), Cal Roberts in the Hulu original series The Path (2016–2018) and Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex in the Channel 4 miniseries Elizabeth I (2005), the latter role earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.



Dancy currently portrays Senior Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price on NBC's revival of the original Law & Order (2022–present).

On stage, he's appeared in 1999 in Billy and the Crab Lady at the Soho Theatre, in
2000, To the Green Fields Beyond at the Donmar Warehouse.

In 2007, he made his Broadway debut in Journey's End at the Belasco Theatre, followed by New York appearances in The Pride at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 2011–2012 Venus in Fur at the Lyceum Theatre, and in 2018, Apologia at the Laura Pels Theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Premiere, 2018
Peter

Simon

Peter

Simon

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production/Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012
Thomas

[Broadway]
Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production/Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012

[Broadway]
Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2010
Philip


[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Hugh


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Captain Stanhope


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play

Hugh Dancy, Apologia

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hugh Dancy, Venus in Fur

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Hugh Dancy, The Pride

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MOVIES FOR AN ART TOUR WEEKEND Announced at The Park Theatre in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH will host Movies for an Art Tour Weekend October 10–12, 2025, with films about Johannes Vermeer, Georgia O’Keeffe, Vincent van Gogh, and Mary Cassatt.
Review: OSAKA COMIC CON 2025 - HIGHLIGHTS FROM JAPAN’S STAR-STUDDED POP CULTURE FESTIVAL
by Ayaka Ozaki - May 15, 2025

OSAKA COMIC CON 2025: Held annually during Japan’s Golden Week since 2023, OSAKA COMIC CON is the Osaka counterpart to TOKYO COMIC CON, which began in 2016. This major celebration of American comics, movies, and pop culture welcomed its third edition this year. A star-studded lineup of ten celebrities appeared, including Nicolas Cage (“Ghost Rider”), Mackenyu (“One Piece”), Edward Furlong (“Terminator 2”), Emily Rudd (“One Piece”), Sung Kang (“Fast & Furious” series), Mads Mikkelsen (“Mufasa: The Lion King”), Hugh Dancy (“Hannibal”), Daniel Logan (“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”), Christina Ricci (“The Addams Family” series), and Bill Skarsgård (“IT” series). Through stage events, autograph sessions, and photo ops, fans had the chance to interact with their favorite stars. The event’s PR ambassador was NMB48, and the main hosts were Yuichi Nakamaru and IMALU.
Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024

Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is Coming to Shelter Island in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024

The 24 Hour Plays bring their unique, one-night-only live performances to Shelter Island's Rams Head Inn on July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Harlem Stage Announces New Artistic Director and CEO
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Harlem Stage has announced producer, director, scholar, and arts and cultural executive Dr. Indira Etwaroo as its new Artistic Director and CEO.
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. 
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Return to Jaffrey's Park Theatre For Third Time
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The Park Theatre will present The 24 Hours Plays: MONADNOCK! on Saturday, September 30, at Jaffrey, New Hampshire's acclaimed Park Theatre performing arts center. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
New York City Ballet to Present 2023 Fall Gala Featuring Jerome Robbins' GLASS PIECES & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023

New York City Ballet, which will celebrate its 75th Anniversary during its 2023-24 season, will present its annual Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
Harlem Stage Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with 2023 Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Harlem Stage holds its 2023 gala on June 5. Taking place at the landmark Harlem Stage Gatehouse (150 Convent Avenue), the event kicks off the organization’s year-long 40th anniversary celebration, which will feature performances from many of the celebrated artists whose careers the organization has helped to launch, and will provide a platform for today’s most compelling emerging artists to break through.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hugh Dancy been in?

Hugh Dancy has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Hugh Dancy been in?

Hugh Dancy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hugh Dancy been nominated for?

Outstanding Feature Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Apologia, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Venus in Fur and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Pride.

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