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Judith Light

Birth Place: Trenton, NJ, USA

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Judith Light is known for her extensive body of television, film, and stage work. in 2019 she starred in the musical finale of Transparent, Amazon Prime’s Golden Globe–winning series, created by Jill Soloway, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination and multiple Emmy and Critics’ Choice nominations as well as in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series The Politician with Bette Midler and Ben Platt. Last year, her role in Ryan Murphy’s FX series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story garnered her an Emmy nomination and a Critics Choice nomination.

In 2021, Light played Rosa Stevens in the biographical musical drama film Tick, Tick... Boom! directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. She later starred in the comedy-thriller The Menu. She also was cast in the comedy-drama Down Low, and comedy-drama The Young Wife starring Kiersey Clemons. On television, Light played Courteney Cox's mother in the Starz horror comedy series Shining Vale, and Blanche Knopf in the HBO Max series Julia, both which premiered in 2022.

Light stars with Alec Baldwin and Mandy Patinkin in Before You Know It which premiered at Sundance and was picked up by distributor 1091; as well as Ms. White Light, that premiered at SXSW; and Lifetime’s Nellie Bly with Christina Ricci. Upcoming, Light can be seen in film Hot Air with Steve Coogan.

In 2017, Light she starred in God Looked Away with Al Pacino at the Pasadena Playhouse. In 2016, the play, All the Ways to Say I Love You (MCC) garnered her a Drama League Award nomination. For the Broadway production of Thérèse Raquin with Kiera Knightly, Light won an Outer Critics Circle Award.

In 2012 and 2013, Light won two consecutive Tony and Drama Desk awards for her performances in Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties; these two performances dubbed her the first actress in nearly two decades to win consecutive Tonys.

For the Pulitzer Prize winning play at MCC Theatre, Wit, she was awarded the Helen Hayes and Eliot Norton awards. In 2011, Light received a Tony nomination for her role as Marie Lombardi in Lombardi, directed by Thomas Kail.

Light starred in and produced the film, Save Me, written by husband Robert Desiderio which premiered at Sundance in 2007. The year before, Light could be seen in the indie film Ira and Abby. Selected TV includes: “Ugly Betty” (Emmy Nomination), “Law and Order, SVU”, “Dallas”, “Who’s the Boss”, “One Life to Live” (Two consecutive Emmys).

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Judith Light STAGE CREDITS

[Los Angeles]
Pasadena Playhouse Original Production, 2017
Estelle

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Faye

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Madame Raquin

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theater Club Production, 2013
Faye

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2011
Silda Grauman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Marie Lombardi

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Myra

[Los Angeles]
Reprise! Concert, 2004
Joanne

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Vivian Bearing [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1976
Julie Herzl

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Francisca

Isabella (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1975
Helene

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1973
Performer


Judith Light Movies

[1996]A Step Toward Tomorrow Anna Lerner

[2006]Ira & Abby Arlene Black

[2006]A Broken Sole Hilary

[2007]Save Me Gayle

[2012]Rhymes with Banana Judith Light

[2012]Scrooge & Marley Narrator

[2014]We'll Never Have Paris Jean

[2014]Last Weekend Veronika Goss

[2015]Digging for Fire Grandma

[2018]Hot Air Judith

[2019]Before You Know It Sherrell Ghearhardt

[2019]Ms. White Light Val

[2021]tick, tick... BOOM! Rosa Stevens

[2021]The Same Storm Shirlee Salt

[2022]The Menu Anne

[2023]Down Low Sandy


Judith Light TV Shows

American Crime Story Susan Carpenter-McMillan, Marilyn Miglin

Dallas Judith Ryland

Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Ursula Bacon 'Honey' Chicken, Automated Message

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Judge Elizabeth Donnelly, Bureau Chief Elizabeth Donnelly

One Life to Live Karen Wolek

Phenom Dianne Doolan

Queen America Regina

The Exes Marjorie

The Politician Dede Standish

Transparent Shelly Pfefferman

Twenty Good Years Gina

Ugly Betty Claire Meade

Who's the Boss? Angela Bower

Judith Light Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Judith Light, All the Ways to Say I Love You

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Judith Light, All the Ways to Say I Love You

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DEAD OUTLAW World Premiere, NOBODY CARES Starring Laura Benanti & More Set for Audible Theater Programming

Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Read more about these upcoming productions and the expansion of Audible Theater's programming.

Garrett Clayton Joins OFC Creations Theatre Center's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW as 'Frank N Furter'

Garrett Clayton, well known for playing ‘Link’ in NBC’s HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, as well as one of the leads in Disney TEEN BEACH MOVIE FRANCHISE, has been added to top billing for OFC Creations Theatre Center's October regional production of The Rocky Horror Show.

New Documentary Will Tell the History of Manhattan Theatre Club

​​​​​​​ALL ARTS, the streaming platform and channel dedicated to the arts, will debut the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists on Tuesday, November 21 at 9 p.m. ET. Learn more about the documentary and find out where you can watch it here!

Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More

Through interviews with stage and screen stars who honed their craft at Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), including David Auburn, Christine Baranski, André De Shields, Laura Linney, John Patrick Shanley, Sarah Jessica Parker and Sam Waterston, the film chronicles the career-making momentsthat have come to define MTC. Watch a video trailer!

Video: STARZ Shares SHINING VALE Season Two Trailer

“Shining Vale,” stars Emmy Award® nominee Courteney Cox (“Friends,” “Cougar Town”), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, “The Kennedys”) and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (“Hollywood,” “The Expecting”). Watch the video trailer now!

Audible Theater's New York Premiere of SWING STATE to Begin Previews Tomorrow

Audible Theater’s New York premiere of the Goodman Theatre production of Swing State, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman begins previews this week. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Annette Bening, Jason Alexander, Jean Smart & More to Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Labor Day Special

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Video: STARS IN THE HOUSE Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

'Stars In The House' co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley hosted the 20th Anniversary Reunion of the cult classic film CAMP recently on Stars in the House. The episode included the show's writer and director, Todd Graff (Joyful Noise, Bandslam), along with cast members Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin de Jesus, and more. Check out the full episode here!

Original AVENUE Q Stars To Reunite For STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR MAUI

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STARS IN THE HOUSE To Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Of Todd Graff's Film CAMP

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SHINING VALE to Return For Season Two in October on STARZ

STARZ announced that the horror comedy “Shining Vale,” starring Emmy Award® nominee Courteney Cox (“Friends,” “Cougar Town”), Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Greg Kinnear (As Good as It Gets, “The Kennedys”) and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (“Hollywood,” “The Expecting”), will return for season two.

Emmy Awards Telecast Moved From September Date Due To Ongoing Strikes

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Titles by Eva Noblezada, Gabriel Byrne & More Set for Audible Theater June Slate

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Recap the 2023 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches

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Jane Lynch, Carrie Brownstein, Jenn Colella & More Featured in Alison Bechdel's DYKES TO WATCH OUT FOR

Alison Bechdel’s “Dykes to Watch Out For,” the award-winning cartoonist’s iconic comic strip that ran from 1983 - 2008, was released as an episodic podcast in partnership with Audible today, led by a queer cast in time for Pride Month.

Amanda Plummer Joins The Cast of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Shadowland Stages

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UNLUCKY GAL is the Second Segment Of ALL THE COURT'S A STAGE A Series Of One-Act Plays Based On Seven Of Martin Garbus' Law Cases

Unlucky Gal is the second segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of one-act plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus' cases and directed by Antony Marsellis.

The Cast of ALMOST FAMOUS Will Reunite on STARS IN THE HOUSE Next Week

“Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley are reuniting the cast of Almost Famous the Musical after their run on Broadway last fall.

The Drama Book Shop Reading of TRUTH, LIES, AND DECEPTION with Star Cast and Conversation With Playwright Joanna Pickering

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Judith Light FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Judith Light has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

Judith Light has not appeared in the West End

Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award (Tony Awards) , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for All the Ways to Say I Love You , Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All the Ways to Say I Love You , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Therese Raquin , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Therese Raquin , Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Assembled Parties , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Assembled Parties , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Assembled Parties , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Assembled Parties , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Assembled Parties , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Lombardi , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lombardi , Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lombardi , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lombardi , Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Hedda Gabler Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wit and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wit .

Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award (Tony Awards), Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Therese Raquin, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Assembled Parties, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Lombardi Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wit and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wit .

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