James Riordan
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA
Latest News on James Riordan:
Hartford Stage Will Stage World Premiere of ROPE (Sep 10, 2025)
Review Roundup: NOT A WORD at Barbican (Jan 23, 2025)
Review: Solas Nua's Double Bill Opens Thrilling New Horizons for DC Theater (Nov 5, 2024)
Hartford Stage Will Stage World Premiere of ROPE (Sep 10, 2025)
Review Roundup: NOT A WORD at Barbican (Jan 23, 2025)
Review: Solas Nua's Double Bill Opens Thrilling New Horizons for DC Theater (Nov 5, 2024)
BIO
On Broadway James Riordan played Frank Whitworth in Jerusalem with Mark Rylance, and in The Elephant Man with Billy Crudup, Kate Burton and Rupert Graves. The New York Daily News review of The Elephant Man called his performance "wonderful" in a "variety of roles" and Curtain UP said, "The supporting cast is also well chosen, with especially good work from Jack Gilpin, and James Riordan". James Riordan's other Broadway credits are Dance of Death starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen and the comedy Noises Off by Michael Frayn,
Off-Broadway, he appeared in The Countess and Lovers.
On television, he appeared as Franklin Werner in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire, in a recurring role on the final season of the television series Damages, and in recurring roles on the daytime soap operas As the World Turns and All My Children. He has appeared multiple times on Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. James Riordan also played "James Brett" in the 2012 ABC Studios television pilot Dark Horse directed by Roland Emmerich. In 2014, he appeared as "Ian Wright" on the CBS television series The Blacklist.
Riordan's film credits include The Hoax directed by My Life as a Dog director Lasse Hallstrom and Choose.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Morris Dixon (Understudy)
Henry Lyppiatt (Understudy)
Morris Dixon (Unknown)
Henry Lyppiatt (Unknown)
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Henry Lyppiatt (Unknown)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Wesley (Understudy)
The Professor (Understudy)
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Wesley (Unknown)
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
John Wilkes Booth
Gavin De Chamblay/ Harry Hawk/ Major Hopwood (Understudy)
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
London Policeman
Will
Lord John
Pinhead Manager
Lord John
London Policeman
Pinhead Manager
Will
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Frederick Fellowes (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
Lloyd Dallas (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]
(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Frederick Fellowes (St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]
Lloyd Dallas (Standby) [Replacement]
Frederick Fellowes (Standby) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Lieutenant (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Kurt (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Lieutenant (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Kurt (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Lieutenant (Standby)
Kurt (Standby)
Movies
The Hoax
[ 2006 ] Nal Voice
[ 2006 ] Nal Voice
Choose
[ 2011 ] David
[ 2011 ] David
The Post
[ 2017 ] Vice Admiral Blouin
[ 2017 ] Vice Admiral Blouin
TV Shows
As the World Turns
Dr. Hearn
Dr. Hearn
Law & Order
Miles Foster, Jeremy Pollack
Miles Foster, Jeremy Pollack
The Gilded Age
[ 2022-2025 ] Dr. Lewis
[ 2022-2025 ] Dr. Lewis
Videos
TV: The Comedy Continues Inside Opening Night of PRESENT LAUGHTER!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2017-04-08 10:00:01
VIDEO: Kevin Kline Teaches Stephen Colbert How to Take a Proper Broadway Bow
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-08 09:30:34
TV: PRESENT LAUGHTER's Kevin Kline & Company Get Ready to Bring Noel Coward Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-02-25 13:00:01
News
Hartford Stage Will Stage World Premiere of ROPE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Hartford Stage will kick off its 2025/2026 season on October 10 with the highly anticipated world premiere of Rope, a gripping new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Hartford Stage will kick off its 2025/2026 season on October 10 with the highly anticipated world premiere of Rope, a gripping new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.
Review Roundup: NOT A WORD at Barbican
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Bro Theatre's Not a Word at Barbican, directed by James Riordan. Learn more about the production and read BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Bro Theatre's Not a Word at Barbican, directed by James Riordan. Learn more about the production and read BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
Review: Solas Nua's Double Bill Opens Thrilling New Horizons for DC Theater
by Andrew White - Nov 5, 2024
In collaboration with two innovative young companies from Ireland, Dublin’s Murmuration and Galway’s Brú Theatre, we have a vision of the future of theatre which takes the new technologies of sound and film in stride. The results are pieces that occur right next to you, enveloping you in a warmth you won’t find outside of that snug in your favorite pub.
by Andrew White - Nov 5, 2024
In collaboration with two innovative young companies from Ireland, Dublin’s Murmuration and Galway’s Brú Theatre, we have a vision of the future of theatre which takes the new technologies of sound and film in stride. The results are pieces that occur right next to you, enveloping you in a warmth you won’t find outside of that snug in your favorite pub.
Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2023
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2023
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
Acclaimed Play SELVAGE To Tour Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022
Galway based Brú Theatre will tour their exciting, multi-disciplinary show Selvage by James Riordan, directed by Lara Campbell, this October and November to eight venues around the country. Selvage is a highly visual, theatrical event using different forms of live performance to tell the story of Jo as his fairytale falters and his 'gnaw' begins to bite.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022
Galway based Brú Theatre will tour their exciting, multi-disciplinary show Selvage by James Riordan, directed by Lara Campbell, this October and November to eight venues around the country. Selvage is a highly visual, theatrical event using different forms of live performance to tell the story of Jo as his fairytale falters and his 'gnaw' begins to bite.
Review: SAFE HOME at Shadowland Stages Is Based on Short Stories by Tom Hanks
by Bruce Apar - Aug 5, 2022
Creating an ambitious odyssey of time travel based on three short stories from Tom Hanks's collection 'Uncommon Type' sounds like an intriguing idea ... on paper. The challenge is how to transfer it effectively from page to stage. In its current form, it feels more like a workshop than a ready-for-prime-time production.
by Bruce Apar - Aug 5, 2022
Creating an ambitious odyssey of time travel based on three short stories from Tom Hanks's collection 'Uncommon Type' sounds like an intriguing idea ... on paper. The challenge is how to transfer it effectively from page to stage. In its current form, it feels more like a workshop than a ready-for-prime-time production.
New eBook Sheds Light on Hollywood's Unknown Secrets of Independent Film
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2018
by Robert Diamond - Jan 24, 2018
BWW Flashback: The Last Laughs- PRESENT LAUGHTER Takes Its Final Broadway Bow Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2017
Present Laughter closes tonight, July 2. Take a look at the show's journey on Broadway before we say farewell.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2017
Present Laughter closes tonight, July 2. Take a look at the show's journey on Broadway before we say farewell.
BroadwayHD Will Record Broadway's PRESENT LAUGHTER, Starring Kevin Kline, Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017
Can't travel to New York? No problem! BroadwayHD has just announced it will record tonight's performance of PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, for on-demand viewing on BroadwayHD.com later this year.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017
Can't travel to New York? No problem! BroadwayHD has just announced it will record tonight's performance of PRESENT LAUGHTER, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, for on-demand viewing on BroadwayHD.com later this year.
TV: The Comedy Continues Inside Opening Night of PRESENT LAUGHTER!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 8, 2017
After the curtain came down Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and we're taking you behind the scenes below!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 8, 2017
After the curtain came down Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and we're taking you behind the scenes below!
Photo Coverage: PRESENT LAUGHTER Company Keeps the Laughs Coming at Opening Night After Party!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017
After the curtain came down last night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and brings you photos below!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017
After the curtain came down last night at the St. James Theatre, the laughter subsided and the company of Present Laughter celebrated a triumphant opening night at Gotham Hall. BroadwayWorld was there at the opening night after party and brings you photos below!
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for PRESENT LAUGHTER!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and we're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and we're taking you to the star-studded red carpet below!
Photo Coverage: Kevin Kline and the Cast of PRESENT LAUGHTER Take Opening Night Bows!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and brings you photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and brings you photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below!
Review Roundup: Kevin Kline Returns to Broadway in PRESENT LAUGHTER Tonight!- Updating Live
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award and two-time Tony Award winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
Get Ready to Guffaw! Meet the Full Company of PRESENT LAUGHTER, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 5, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight, April 5th, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!
by Meet the Cast - Apr 5, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, opens tonight, April 5th, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!
Photo Flash: First Look at Kevin Kline & Company in PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night. Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 3, 2017
Present Laughter, starring Academy Award® and two-time Tony Award® winner Kevin Kline in his triumphant return to Broadway, plays at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Directed by Tony Award® nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night. Present Laughter will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
PRESENT LAUGHTER, Starring Kevin Kline, Begins on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017
A friendly reminder! Present Laughter begins tonight, March 10th, 2017, at Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street), ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, for a strictly limited 16-week engagement.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2017
A friendly reminder! Present Laughter begins tonight, March 10th, 2017, at Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street), ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, for a strictly limited 16-week engagement.
PRESENT LAUGHTER Starring Kevin Kline Announces Digital Lottery
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2017
Producer Jordan Roth announced today details for the digital lottery for the highly-anticipated revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter which begins performances on Broadway this coming Friday, March 10 for a limited 16-week run. A limited quantity of $42 lottery tickets to each performance will be available through online entry at http://laughteronbroadway.com/lottery. Lottery winners will be notified by text message and email by noon the day prior to the performance. Purchase must be completed online by credit card only, with one entry per person (no age restrictions) and up to 2 tickets per winner. There is no day-of rush ticket availability during previews.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 8, 2017
Producer Jordan Roth announced today details for the digital lottery for the highly-anticipated revival of Noel Coward's Present Laughter which begins performances on Broadway this coming Friday, March 10 for a limited 16-week run. A limited quantity of $42 lottery tickets to each performance will be available through online entry at http://laughteronbroadway.com/lottery. Lottery winners will be notified by text message and email by noon the day prior to the performance. Purchase must be completed online by credit card only, with one entry per person (no age restrictions) and up to 2 tickets per winner. There is no day-of rush ticket availability during previews.
VIDEO: Kevin Kline Teaches Stephen Colbert How to Take a Proper Broadway Bow
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2017
On last night's LATE SHOW, acclaimed stage actor Kevin Kline talked about starring in Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway and taught Stephen how to take a proper Broadway bow.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 8, 2017
On last night's LATE SHOW, acclaimed stage actor Kevin Kline talked about starring in Noel Coward's PRESENT LAUGHTER on Broadway and taught Stephen how to take a proper Broadway bow.
Photo Coverage: Kevin Kline and the PRESENT LAUGHTER Cast Get Ready for Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Feb 26, 2017
Present Laughter will play Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) this spring for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances are set to begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, and will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
by Walter McBride - Feb 26, 2017
Present Laughter will play Broadway's St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) this spring for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel, performances are set to begin Friday, March 10, 2017, ahead of a Wednesday, April 5th Opening Night, and will play through Sunday, July 2nd.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Riordan been in?
James Riordan has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has James Riordan been in?
James Riordan has not appeared in the West End.
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