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Jayne Houdyshell

Birth Place: Topeka, KS, USA

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BIO

LCT: The New Century. Broadway: The Music Man (2022 Tony nomination); King Lear; A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2017 Tony nomination); The Humans (2016 Tony Award); Fish in the Dark; Dead Accounts; Romeo and Juliet; Follies (2012 Tony nomination); The Importance of Being Earnest; Bye Bye Birdie; Wicked; Well (2016 Tony nomination, Theatre World Award). Off-Broadway: The Pain and the Itch (Playwrights Horizons), Well (The Public), The Language Archive (Roundabout), Relevance (MCC), The Receptionist (MTC), Much Ado About Nothing(Shakespeare in the Park). Two Drama Desk awards, two Obies and the Lily Award. Regional credits include classical and modern plays at Yale Rep, McCarter, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Arena Stage, Alabama Shakespeare Festival and many others. Film: Causeway, The Humans, Litle Women, The Chaperone, Everybody’s Fine, Changing Lanes, Garden State. TV: “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Good Fight,” “Evil,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Elementary,” “Blue Bloods.”



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STAGE CREDITS

Uncle Vanya Uncle Vanya
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Maria
The Music Man The Music Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mrs. Shinn
Relevance Relevance
[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Production, 2018
Theresa
Super Shaw Women
[New York]
Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw Production, 2017
Performer
A Doll's House, Part 2 A Doll's House, Part 2
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
The Humans The Humans
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Deirdre Blake
The Humans The Humans
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Fish In the Dark Fish In the Dark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Gloria Drexel
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Nurse
Dead Accounts Dead Accounts
[Broadway]
2012
Barbara
Harrison, TX: Three Plays Harrison, TX: Three Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Primary Stages Production, 2012
Performer
Follies Follies
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Hattie Walker
The Importance of Being Earnest The Importance of Being Earnest
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Miss Prism [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Language Archive The Language Archive
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2010
Alta
Bye Bye Birdie Bye Bye Birdie
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Mae Peterson
Love, Loss, and What I Wore Love, Loss, and What I Wore
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2009
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Coraline
[Off-Broadway]
2009
Coraline
The New Century
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Barbara Ellen Diggs
The Receptionist
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Beverly Wilkins
The Pain and the Itch
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Carol
Well Well
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Ann
A Wonderful Life
[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Performer
Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2004
Ursula
Well
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ensemble
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Madame Morrible [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
True Love
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

Movies

Maid in Manhattan
[ 2002 ] Carmen
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Miss Tetley
King of the Corner
[ 2004 ] Louise
Garden State
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Lubin
Road
[ 2005 ] Postal Clerk, Gun Shop
Trust the Man
[ 2005 ] Sex Addicts Leader
Things That Hang from Trees
[ 2006 ] Pam Dupont
The Immaculate Misconception
[ 2006 ] Sister Patricia
Everybody's Fine
[ 2009 ] Alice
The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Landlady
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Stage Manager
Lucky Stiff
[ 2014 ] Harry's Landlady
Romeo and Juliet
[ 2014 ] Nurse
Downsizing
[ 2017 ] Paul's Mother
The Chaperone
[ 2018 ] Sister Delores
Little Women
[ 2019 ] Hannah
The Humans
[ 2021 ] Deirdre
Causeway
[ 2022 ] Sharon

TV Shows

Law & Order
Madelyn Roberts
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Ruth Linden, Ruth Linden
Only Murders in the Building
Bunny Folger
The Good Fight
Renée, Renée Rampling

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jayne Houdyshell, The Music Man

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Jayne Houdyshell, Follies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Jayne Houdyshell, Follies

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Jayne HoudyshellCoraline

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie)

Jayne Houdyshell, Coraline

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, The New Century

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Jayne Houdyshell, The Receptionist


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2006 - Performance

Jayne Houdyshell, Well

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, Well


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Jayne Houdyshell, Well


winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Performance

Jayne Houdyshell, Well

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Jayne Houdyshell, Well

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress

Jayne HoudyshellWell

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Jayne Houdyshell To Deliver Episcopal Actors' Guild's Annual Memorial Service Address Photo
Jayne Houdyshell To Deliver Episcopal Actors' Guild's Annual Memorial Service Address
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

The Episcopal Actors’ Guild will hold its Annual Memorial Service featuring an address by Tony Award-winning actress Jayne Houdyshell, honoring the contributions of late members of the theater community.
Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Steve Carell Stars In UNCLE VANYA on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2024

Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA Photo
Lincoln Center Theater Delays First Preview of UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for UNCLE VANYA with Steve Carell, Alison Pill & More Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for UNCLE VANYA with Steve Carell, Alison Pill & More
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2024

In this video, watch as the full cast and creative team, including Steve Carell, Alison Pill and more tell us all about what this Uncle Vanya will bring to Broadway audiences.
Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed! Photo
Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023

Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jayne Houdyshell been in?

Jayne Houdyshell has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Jayne Houdyshell been in?

Jayne Houdyshell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jayne Houdyshell been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for The Humans, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Follies, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Coraline, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for Coraline, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The New Century, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for The Receptionist, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Well, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Well, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Well, Performance (Obie Awards) for Well, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Well and Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Well.

What awards has Jayne Houdyshell won?

Jayne Houdyshell has received several prestigious awards for her performances. She won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for The Humans. She earned the Theatre World Award for her performance in Well. Additionally, she received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Well, as well as the Obie Award for Performance in Well.

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