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Jonathan Cake

Birth Place: ENGLAND

BIO

Cake is an English actor who has worked on various TV programmes and films. His notable screen roles include Jack Favell in Rebecca (1997), Oswald Mosley in Mosley (1997), Japheth in the NBC television film Noah's Ark (1999), Tyrannus in the ABC miniseries Empire (2005) and Det. Chuck Vance on the ABC drama series Desperate Housewives (2011–2012).

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STAGE CREDITS

[New York]
2019 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2019
Caius Martius Coriolanus


[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Production, 0
Marc Antony


[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Braham


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Iachimo


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Jason


[London Fringe]
Royal Shakespeare Company Revival, 1992
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2003 - Performance

Jonathan Cake, Medea

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Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!
Review Roundup: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

Critics have stopped by the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, and the reviews are in! The new production is directed by Joe Mantello and led by Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Laurie Metcalf as Linda Loman.
Photos: DEATH OF A SALESMAN On Broadway Starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

Production photos have been released for Death of a Salesman on Broadway. The revival stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. The run has been extended through August.
Video: Nathan Lane Was 'Mesmerized' Seeing DEATH OF A SALESMAN as a Kid
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane appeared on an episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert to discuss the long journey that led to playing Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman on Broadway. Watch the interview, where he remembers his first experience with the play as a kid.
Video: Nathan Lane and Marc Shaiman Perform on LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

Acclaimed actor Nathan Lane appears on tonight's episode of Late Night with Stephen Colbert. As part of his appearance, Lane, an icon of musical theatre, accompanied by Marc Shaiman, performed “Laughing Matters” from the 1996 Off-Broadway revue, “When Pigs Fly.” Watch the video below!
Video: Nathan Lane Slams 'Stupidity' of Timothée Chalamet’s Opera and Ballet Comments
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026

While on The View in promotion of the new Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, Nathan Lane spoke about the new production and shared his thoughts about Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about opera and ballet. Watch his visit now.
Up on the Marquee: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Returns
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 9, 2026

Attention will be paid! Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman is now in previews at the Winter Garden Theatre, where it will open on Thursday, April 9.  Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the Winter Garden, which was most recently home to Mamma Mia!, which closed on February 1.
Meet the Cast of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Death of a Salesman is back on Broadway! Arthur Miller’s American drama will star three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, two-time Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf, Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Meet the cast of Death of a Salesman here!
DEATH OF A SALESMAN Extends An Additional Eight Weeks on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman will be extended for an additional eight weeks of performances on Broadway. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Additional Cast Joins Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf, and More in DEATH OF A SALESMAN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

Additional casting has been announced for the new production of Arthur Miller’s towering American drama Death of a Salesman, featuring an array of veterans alongside Broadway debuts. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Christopher Jackson Talks Broadway Cameos in AND JUST LIKE THAT Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Ahead of the conclusion of And Just Like That, airing later this month, series star and Tony-nominee Christopher Jackson visited Live with Kelly and Mark to chat about shooting the latest season in New York and appearing with fellow Broadway stars in the show. Watch the interview!
SEX AND THE CITY Spinoff AND JUST LIKE THAT to Conclude with Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2025

The Sex and the City spinoff And Just Like That will end with its ongoing third season, showrunner Michael Patrick King revealed Friday in a social media post. 
Photos: Patti LuPone Guest Stars in New Episode of AND JUST LIKE THAT
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 11, 2025

Tony Award winner Patti LuPone made her highly anticipated debut in And Just Like That. The third season of the Sex and the City sequel series features the Broadway performer as the mother of Giuseppe, played by Sebastiano Pigazzi. Take a look at photos here!
Photo: Rosie O'Donnell Dons WICKED Shirt in New AND JUST LIKE THAT Preview
by Michael Major - May 28, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell seems to be playing a Wicked super-fan in the new season of And Just Like That! A new photo from the upcomig third season of the Sex & the City sequel series shows the Broadway alum in a Wicked shirt, holding a bag of M&Ms.
Theatre for a New Audience Appoints Arin Arbus as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Theatre for a New Audience has announced that OBIE Award-winning director Arin Arbus will be its next Artistic Director when Founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz steps down on August 31, 2025.
Video: AND JUST LIKE THAT... Sets Season 3 Premiere; Watch the New Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

Season three of the Max Original series And Just Like That... is set to debut Thursday, May 29, at 6:00 p.m. PT/9:00 p.m. ET. The 12-episode season will debut new episodes weekly on Thursdays, concluding with the season finale on August 14. Watch the trailer now!
Patti LuPone Joins AND JUST LIKE THAT Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025

Michael Patrick King, executive producer of the Max series And Just Like That, has revealed that Patti LuPone will be appearing in the forthcoming third season of the revival.
Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 18, 2024

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Hold on to Me Darling at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, starring Adam Driver! See photos of stars including Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch and more.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
STAGE DOOR JONNY Returns to the Jermyn Street Theatre With Jez Butterworth and Laura Donelly
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024

On Sunday 3 March at 5pm, acclaimed actor Jonathan Cake's podcast, Stage Door Jonny, returns to Jermyn Street Theatre for a third live edition. This time, Jonny is joined by one of the UK's leading playwrights, Jez Butterworth, and Olivier Award-winning actress, Laura Donnelly for his usual brew of candid and up-close conversation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Cake been in?

Jonathan Cake has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Jonathan Cake been in?

Jonathan Cake has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jonathan Cake been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Medea.

What awards has Jonathan Cake won?

Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Medea.

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