tracker
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows (beta) Register/Login Games Grosses
Ian Barford Headshot

Ian Barford

read more news

Get Ian Barford Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Steppenwolf ensemble member. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, August: Osage County (original company) also at the National in London.The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (Outer Critic Circle nomination). Also in NY, Love Song at 59E59. Numerous Steppenwolf appearances including: The March (Joseph Jefferson nomination), August: Osage County, The Birthday Party, Betrayal, Endgame, Detroit, Three Days of Rain, The Libertine, As I Lay Dying, Berlin Circle and many others. In Los Angeles: The Weir, God’s Man in Texas, Take Me Out at the Geffen Playhouse. Dead End (with the late Nicky Martin) at the Ahmanson. Many TV appearances. Film: Shreveport (2014), Return to Sender (2014), The Last Rites of Joe May, Road to Perdition, 13 Going on 30.


Photos

STAGE CREDITS

Linda Vista Linda Vista
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Wheeler
The Minutes The Minutes
[Chicago]
World Premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre, 2017
Mr. Carp
Mary Page Marlowe Mary Page Marlowe
[Chicago]
Steppenwolf Original Production, 2016
Ensemble
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ed
August: Osage County August: Osage County
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Little Charles

Movies

U.S. Marshals
[ 1998 ] Royce's Guide
Tick Tock
[ 2000 ] Deputy
Road to Perdition
[ 2002 ] Rooney's Henchman
13 Going on 30
[ 2004 ] Pete Hansen
The Last Rites of Joe May
[ 2011 ] Stanley Buczkowski
Catch Hell
[ 2014 ] Mike
Return to Sender
[ 2015 ] Gary Harland

TV Shows

Days of Our Lives
Security Guard, Guard
Strong Medicine
Bill, Bill Moler
Zoey 101
Janitor Herb

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Ian Barford, Linda Vista

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Ian Barford, Linda Vista

Videos

More Videos

News


Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Photos: AMADEUS Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company recently opened Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, in the Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Review: AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Rachel Weinberg - Nov 17, 2025

AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company is a lively and sprawling production of Peter Shaffer’s play. Director Robert Falls, the recently retired former Goodman Theatre Artistic Director, makes his Steppenwolf directorial debut with one of the best uses of Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater I’ve seen.
Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS Extends at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
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 Photo
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.
BWW Q&A: Ian Barford of AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
BWW Q&A: Ian Barford of AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Nov 14, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut. 
From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom Photo
From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025

Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone. Learn more about Purpose, Bug, The Minutes, and more!
AMADEUS & More Lead Chicago's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
AMADEUS & More Lead Chicago's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2025

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Amadeus and more.
Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.
AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
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!
Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the second production of its 50th Anniversary Season: Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning Amadeus. Learn more!
Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Seas Photo
Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Steppenwolf's 50th anniversary season here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Special Offer: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre Photo
Special Offer: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 21, 2025

Special Offer for 'Betrayal' at Goodman Theatre -- must close March 30. Stage and screen stars Helen Hunt (Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe Awards), Robert Sean Leonard (Tony Award) and Ian Barford (Tony Award nominee) form the “eternal triangle” in Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Pinter’s famed masterwork.
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season Photo
Steppenwolf Sets World Premiere and More for 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed its its 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the 50th anniversary programming and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming productions!
Video: BETRAYAL Starring Helen Hunt and Robert Sean Leonard At Goodman Theatre Photo
Video: BETRAYAL Starring Helen Hunt and Robert Sean Leonard At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Check out new video of a scene from BETRAYAL starring Hunt (EMMA) and Robert Sean Leonard (JERRY), running through March 30 at Goodman Theatre.
Video: Watch a Scene From BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre With Ian Barford & Robert Sean Photo
Video: Watch a Scene From BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre With Ian Barford & Robert Sean Leonard
by Michael Major - Feb 27, 2025

Watch this a video from the Goodman Theatre's starry revival of BETRAYAL, featuring Ian Barford (ROBERT) and Robert Sean Leonard (JERRY). Joining them in the production is Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt as Emma.
Photos: Helen Hunt & Robert Sean Leonard in BETRAYAL Revival at the Goodman Theatre Photo
Photos: Helen Hunt & Robert Sean Leonard in BETRAYAL Revival at the Goodman Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2025

Get a first look at Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Harold Pinter’s Nobel Prize-winning drama Betrayal. The trio at its heart are portrayed by Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt as Emma; Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard as Jerry; and Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Ian Barford as Robert, with Jeff Award nominee Nico Grelli as the Waiter.
Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre Photo
Review: BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 19, 2025

Under the direction of artistic director Susan V. Booth and bolstered by actors at the heights of their craft, the Goodman’s BETRAYAL provides audiences with a sincere and sympathetic take on a modern classic.
BETRAYAL Extended Again At Goodman Theatre Photo
BETRAYAL Extended Again At Goodman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

It's opening night for Susan V. Booth's major revival of Harold Pinter's Nobel Prize-winning drama Betrayal—which extends a second time by popular demand with eight additional performances.
FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre Photo
FAT HAM & BETRAYAL Extend at Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present additional performances for both of its current productions: James Ijames' Fat Ham and Susan V. Booth’s major revival of Betrayal. Learn more!
Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL Begins Performances At Goodman Theatre In February Photo
Harold Pinter's BETRAYAL Begins Performances At Goodman Theatre In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025

Goodman Theatre will present Artistic Director Susan V. Booth's new production of Harold Pinter's Nobel Prize-winning drama, Betrayal. Starring Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Helen Hunt, Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, and Tony Award nominee and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Ian Barford.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ian Barford been in?

Ian Barford has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Ian Barford been in?

Ian Barford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ian Barford been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Linda Vista and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Linda Vista.

What awards has Ian Barford won?

Ian Barford won the Outstanding Actor in a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Linda Vista.

Get Ian Barford Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos