Jayne Houdyshell
Birth Place: Topeka, KS, USA
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Jayne Houdyshell To Deliver Episcopal Actors' Guild's Annual Memorial Service Address (Oct 30, 2024)
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
Movies
[ 2002 ] Carmen
[ 2002 ] Miss Tetley
[ 2004 ] Louise
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Lubin
[ 2005 ] Postal Clerk, Gun Shop
[ 2005 ] Sex Addicts Leader
[ 2006 ] Pam Dupont
[ 2006 ] Sister Patricia
[ 2009 ] Alice
[ 2010 ] Landlady
[ 2010 ] Stage Manager
[ 2014 ] Harry's Landlady
[ 2014 ] Nurse
[ 2017 ] Paul's Mother
[ 2018 ] Sister Delores
[ 2019 ] Hannah
[ 2021 ] Deirdre
[ 2022 ] Sharon
TV Shows
Madelyn Roberts
Judge Ruth Linden, Ruth Linden
Bunny Folger
Renée, Renée Rampling
Awards and Nominations
Jayne Houdyshell, The Music Man
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
winner
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, Follies
Jayne Houdyshell, Follies
Jayne HoudyshellCoraline
Jayne Houdyshell, Coraline
Jayne Houdyshell, The New Century
Jayne Houdyshell, The Receptionist
winner
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
winner
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
winner
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne HoudyshellWell
Videos
Video: First Look at Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper & More in UNCLE VANYA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-23 14:25:40
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for UNCLE VANYA with Steve Carell, Alison Pill & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-07 10:08:45
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Bids $100k For Hugh Jackman's Hat at THE MUSIC MAN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-27 09:59:03
VIDEO: Watch Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell & More in the CAUSEWAY Film Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-10-06 14:42:50
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN Pre-Show Ritual With Hugh Jackman on LIVE
by Michael Major - 2022-07-11 16:51:34
VIDEO: Hulu Debuts ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-06-14 14:12:24
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Sutton Foster's Drama League Awards Win with Curtain Call Speech
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-22 11:33:47
VIDEO: Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman Reveal They Were 'Intimidated' to Work Together in MUSIC MAN on MEYERS
by Michael Major - 2022-05-06 09:27:07
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Discusses Performing For Her Daughter in MUSIC MAN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-04-29 11:23:56
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Reveals Her 'Dream Role Goals' on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-04-07 15:45:06
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN & Returning to ANYTHING GOES on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-03-04 14:56:26
VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Perform 'Ya Got Trouble' in THE MUSIC MAN
by Show Highlights - 2022-02-11 11:55:26
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Releases Holiday Video from the Winter Garden Theatre to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - 2021-12-25 12:01:18
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Tributes Swings & Understudies as Kathy Voytko Fills in for Sutton Foster
by BWW Special - 2021-12-24 06:41:36
VIDEO: Watch Ali Ewoldt, Nic Rouleau & More Unite to Sing FOLLIES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-30 09:51:06
Broadway Rewind: Bernadette Peters Sings 'Losing My Mind' and More from FOLLIES
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-11-12 12:53:41
Broadway Rewind: Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad Bring ROMEO AND JULIET Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-09-03 17:01:00
News
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024
With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 16, 2024
Broadway says goodbye to two limited-run productions. Mother Play takes its final bow at the Hayes Theatre following 26 previews and 58 regular performances; and Uncle Vanya will conclude its run at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre following 22 previews and 62 regular performances.
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024
William Jackson Harper stopped by GMA3 on Friday to talk about his role as Astrov in Uncle Vanya, for which he just received his first Tony nomination. Harper has an extensive background in theater, previously appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning play All The Way. Watch the interview now!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 25, 2024
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
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!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2024
On Tuesday, actress Anika Noni Rose joined the Today Show to discuss her role in Uncle Vanya and her upcoming children's book featuring fan-favorite character, Tiana. Rose is currently staring as Yelena in Uncle Vanya and believes that it speaks to the present moment, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024
Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer. Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!
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.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024
Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!
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.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 5, 2024
120 years after the esteemed playwright's death and 24 years since it was last seen on Broadway, Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2023
Tickets will go on sale today at 12pm ET for Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
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!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023
Tony Yazbeck will direct the industry presentation of Stage Fright, a new comedy by Jed Seidel on October 6, 2023. Learn more about the reading here!
by - Sep 25, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jayne Houdyshell has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
Jayne Houdyshell has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Jayne Houdyshell has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received 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 won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Well. Jayne Houdyshell also received an Obie Award for her performance in Well.
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