John Douglas Thompson
Latest News on John Douglas Thompson:
Shakespeare & Company to Present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Beginning Next Week (Jul 6, 2024)
Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, & More Join Third Season of THE GILDED AGE (Jun 17, 2024)
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican (Jun 11, 2024)
Shakespeare & Company to Present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Beginning Next Week (Jul 6, 2024)
Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, & More Join Third Season of THE GILDED AGE (Jun 17, 2024)
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican (Jun 11, 2024)
John Douglas Thompson BIO
Broadway: A Time to Kill, Cyrano de Bergerac, Julius Caesar.
Off-Broadway: Othello, Tamburlaine, The Father/A Doll's House (TFANA), Troilus and Cressida (The Public), The Iceman Cometh (BAM), Satchmo at the Waldorf (Westside Theatre), The Emperor Jones (Irish Rep), Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Mark Taper).
Film/TV: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," Wolves, The Bourne Legacy, Glass Chin, Michael Clayton, "Bull," "Person of Interest," "Madam Secretary," "Law & Order."
Awards: Obie, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics, Ovation, AUDELCO, Samuel H. Scripps, NAACP and Robert Brustein awards.
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John Douglas Thompson STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Women's Project Theater Original Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Robert [Replacement]
John Douglas Thompson Movies
Michael Clayton
[ 2007 ] Jail Guard
[ 2007 ] Jail Guard
The Bourne Legacy
[ 2012 ] Lt. General Paulsen
[ 2012 ] Lt. General Paulsen
Glass Chin
[ 2014 ] Lou Gibson
[ 2014 ] Lou Gibson
A Most Violent Year
[ 2014 ] Male Radio Reporter
[ 2014 ] Male Radio Reporter
Wolves
[ 2016 ] Socrates
[ 2016 ] Socrates
21 Bridges
[ 2019 ] Reverend
[ 2019 ] Reverend
Let Them All Talk
[ 2020 ] Dr. Mitchell
[ 2020 ] Dr. Mitchell
The 355
[ 2022 ] Larry Marks
[ 2022 ] Larry Marks
Till
[ 2022 ] Moses Wright
[ 2022 ] Moses Wright
John Douglas Thompson TV Shows
For Life
Spencer Richardson
Spencer Richardson
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mel Cantor, E. R. Doctor
Mel Cantor, E. R. Doctor
John Douglas Thompson Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, Endgame
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Endgame
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, Endgame
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
John Douglas ThompsonThe Merchant of Venice
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Julius Caesar
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, Jitney
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Jitney
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
John Douglas Thompson, August Wilson's Jitney
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Special Award
John Douglas Thompson
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Tamburlaine, Parts I and II
winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Tamburlaine, The Iceman Cometh
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Solo Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Satchmo at the Waldorf
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
John Douglas Thompson, Satchmo at the Waldorf
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Solo Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Satchmo at the Waldorf
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
John Douglas ThompsonThe Emperor Jones
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor
John Douglas ThompsonThe Emperor Jones
winner
Obie Awards - 2009 - Performance
John Douglas Thompson, Othello
winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actor
John Douglas Thompson, Othello
John Douglas Thompson Videos
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Deneé Benton & More in THE GILDED AGE Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
TV: Inside Opening Night of KING LEAR, with Glenda Jackson & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Apr 5, 2019
STAGE TUBE: Director Phylicia Rashad Discusses JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Stage Tube - Apr 19, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes with Theatre for a New Audience's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at The Duke on 42nd
by Stage Tube - Feb 11, 2013
TV: Check Out Kelli O'Hara and More in KING LEAR - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 9, 2011
John Douglas Thompson News
Shakespeare & Company to Present THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Beginning Next Week
William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company's outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.
William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors takes over Shakespeare & Company's outdoor mainstage this summer, directed by Kate Kohler Amory July 13 through August 18 at the Arthur S. Waldstein Amphitheatre.
Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, & More Join Third Season of THE GILDED AGE
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Photos: Stars Turn Out To Honor Alfred Molina and Ann K. McDonald At the 2024 RUNNING OF THE BULLS Gala
Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 3rd. See photos from inside the event!
Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 3rd. See photos from inside the event!
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina & K. Ann McDonald at Red Bulls Gala Benefit
Alfred Molina will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Alfred Molina will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson
Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Cast For Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company reveals the cast for the free Shakespeare on the Common production of THE WINTER'S TALE, running from July 16 to August 4.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company reveals the cast for the free Shakespeare on the Common production of THE WINTER'S TALE, running from July 16 to August 4.
Oxford, Yale Professors To Participate In TFANA Talks Following MACBETH (AN UNDOING)
Theatre for a New Audience has announced two post-show TFANA Talks surrounding performances of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of Macbeth (an undoing) written and directed by Zinnie Harris and presented by TFANA in association with Rose Theatre, London.
Theatre for a New Audience has announced two post-show TFANA Talks surrounding performances of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of Macbeth (an undoing) written and directed by Zinnie Harris and presented by TFANA in association with Rose Theatre, London.
Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience.
Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience.
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit
Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For ANTONY & CLEOPATRA From Red Bull Theater
RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra.
RED BULL THEATER has announced the complete cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra.
Video: THE GILDED AGE Star Carrie Coon Wants A Musical Of the Hit Drama
Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.
Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
Interview: Arin Arbus on THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
Arin Arbus directs Shakespeare Theatre Company's D.C. premiere of The Lehman Trilogy, with a cast of three actors covering 160 years of family struggles, achievements, and missteps.
Arin Arbus directs Shakespeare Theatre Company's D.C. premiere of The Lehman Trilogy, with a cast of three actors covering 160 years of family struggles, achievements, and missteps.
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Santino Fontana & More to Lead Red Bull Theater's 20th Anniversary Festival
RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
RED BULL THEATER has revealed details for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Festival, an all-star series of workshops and readings of Shakespeare, his contemporaries, & more. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring
Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more.
Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more.
Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company
The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater
RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
John Douglas Thompson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Douglas Thompson been in?
John Douglas Thompson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has John Douglas Thompson been in?
John Douglas Thompson has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has John Douglas Thompson been nominated for?
John Douglas Thompson has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Endgame," the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Endgame," and Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play at The Lortels for "Endgame." He has also been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Merchant of Venice," the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Julius Caesar," and Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Jitney." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "August Wilson's Jitney," a Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards, and the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Tamburlaine, Parts I and II." Other nominations include Performance at the Obie Awards for "Tamburlaine" and "The Iceman Cometh," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Satchmo at the Waldorf." He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "The Emperor Jones," as well as Performance at the Obie Awards for "Othello" and Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "Othello."
What awards has John Douglas Thompson won?
John Douglas Thompson has won the following awards: Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards, Performance from the Obie Awards for Tamburlaine and The Iceman Cometh, Outstanding Solo Performance from the Drama Desk Awards for Satchmo at the Waldorf, Outstanding Solo Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Satchmo at the Waldorf, Performance from the Obie Awards for Othello, and Outstanding Lead Actor from The Lortels for Othello.
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