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Hugh Dancy

Date of Birth: June 19, 1975 (47)

Birth Place: Stoke-on-Trent, ENGLAND

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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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Hugh Dancy STAGE CREDITS

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

Simon

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

[Broadway]
Lyceum Theatre Transfer, 2012
Thomas

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2010
Philip

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Hugh

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Captain Stanhope


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Harlem Stage Kicks Off 40th Anniversary with 2023 Gala

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.

Photos: THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE Opens Off-Broadway

Written by Rita Kalnejais and directed by Jack Serio, This Beautiful Future is a story of young love set during World War II. This Beautiful Future will now play Cherry Lane Theatre for six weeks only, through October 30, 2022. The production officially opened last night. Check out photos from the opening night celebration!

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns Tonight!

The 24 Hour Plays welcome new and returning artists alike for Season Three, Episode Five of The 24 Hour Plays: VIral Monologues tonight.

Gracie McGraw, Alexander Jon Flores, Itamar Moses & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

The 24 Hour Plays welcome new and returning artists alike for Season Three, Episode Five of The 24 Hour Plays: VIral Monologues tonight. From 6PM ET, these monologues will be published on Instagram and Twitter @24hourplays every 15 minutes.

Sarah Jessica Parker to be Honored at New York City Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala in September

New York City Ballet will present its tenth annual Fall Fashion Gala on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7pm at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. This year’s event will honor Sarah Jessica Parker, a vice chair of the NYCB Board of Directors, who conceived the Fall Fashion Gala in 2012.

John Clarence Stewart, Alyssa May Gold & More to Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returning Tonight

The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues return tonight for Season 3, Round 3. An exciting group of actors and writers have been paired to create pieces written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours. Performers include Ben Ahlers, Molly Collier, Niall Cunningham, Carolina Đỗ, Vas Eli, Alyssa May Gold, Ryan Spahn, John Clarence Stewart and more.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Now Streaming Exclusively on Peacock

'Downton Abbey: A New Era' reunites the original principal cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock

The film includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. 

Photos: See LaChanze, Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy, Tamara Tunie & More at Harlem Stage Gala

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Harlem Stage presented its annual gala and the opening night premiere of A Drop of Midnight by global hip-hop artist Jason ‘Timbuktu' Diakité, with direction by Jonathan McCrory. Check out photos from the event!

Hugh Dancy, Claire Danes, LaChanze & More to Take Part in Harlem Stage 2022 Annual Gala

Harlem Stage will present its annual gala and opening night premiere of A Drop of Midnight by the chart-topping, global hip-hop artist Jason ‘Timbuktu' Diakité, with direction by Jonathan McCrory.

VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. Watch the recap of the first film now!

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Stars in ROAR Apple TV+ Series Trailer

Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under “Roar” creators and co-showrunners Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive’s (“GLOW”) overall deal with Apple TV+. The series includes Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, and Kara Hayward.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces 17th Annual BASH Featuring Megan Hilty

In a one-of-a-kind arts and culture event, Milwaukee-area business and community leaders will come together for the 17th Annual BASH on Friday, June 17 to raise funds for the Marcus Performing Arts Center's education and community engagement programs.

Cynthia Nixon, Kelli O'Hara & More to Take Part in WALL TO WALL SELECTED SHORTS

Symphony Space will present Wall to Wall Selected Shorts, a monumental celebration of short fiction, March 26 in Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp theater in New York City (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

VIDEO: New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film Trailer Released

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Laura Haddock, and more.

Photo: Check Out a New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Poster

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. The official trailer will be released tomorrow, February 15.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Delays Theatrical Release Date

The original principal cast have returned for the second film along with new additions Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West. The screenplay is written by Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes, with Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning Gareth Neame and Emmy Award-winning Liz Trubridge producing with Fellowes.

Harlem Stage Announces 2022 Spring Season

Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown performing arts venue led by Patricia Cruz (artistic director and CEO), announced its new spring 2022 season of live performance (music, theater, dance) and digital programming, curated with multidisciplinary artist Carl Hancock Rux, who recently joined the organization as associate artistic director/curator-in-residence.

Camryn Manheim Joins NBC'S LAW & ORDER Revival

Manheim will play Lieutenant Kate Dixon, joining the previously announced Hugh Dancy and Anthony Anderson. Dixon is new to the series, replacing Lieutenant Anita Van Buren, played by S. Epatha Merkerson in previous seasons.

Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest, Casting Director James Calleri

Today's episode features James Calleri, who, with his partners Paul Davis and Erica Jensen, owns Calleri Jensen Davis, a creative casting partnership. They have been awarded 16 Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting.

Hugh Dancy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hugh Dancy has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Hugh Dancy has not appeared in the West End

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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