Judith Light
Birth Place: Trenton, NJ, USA
Latest News on Judith Light:
Santa Fe International Film Festival To Honor Actor Bryan Cranston With Lifetime Achievement Award (Sep 24, 2024)
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2 (Sep 5, 2024)
Garrett Clayton Returns To Catalina Jazz Club With HERO TO VILLAIN (Aug 26, 2024)
Santa Fe International Film Festival To Honor Actor Bryan Cranston With Lifetime Achievement Award (Sep 24, 2024)
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2 (Sep 5, 2024)
Garrett Clayton Returns To Catalina Jazz Club With HERO TO VILLAIN (Aug 26, 2024)
BIO
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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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
A Step Toward Tomorrow
[ 1996 ] Anna Lerner
[ 1996 ] Anna Lerner
Ira & Abby
[ 2006 ] Arlene Black
[ 2006 ] Arlene Black
A Broken Sole
[ 2006 ] Hilary
[ 2006 ] Hilary
Save Me
[ 2007 ] Gayle
[ 2007 ] Gayle
Rhymes with Banana
[ 2012 ] Judith Light
[ 2012 ] Judith Light
Scrooge & Marley
[ 2012 ] Narrator
[ 2012 ] Narrator
We'll Never Have Paris
[ 2014 ] Jean
[ 2014 ] Jean
Last Weekend
[ 2014 ] Veronika Goss
[ 2014 ] Veronika Goss
Digging for Fire
[ 2015 ] Grandma
[ 2015 ] Grandma
Hot Air
[ 2018 ] Judith
[ 2018 ] Judith
Before You Know It
[ 2019 ] Sherrell Ghearhardt
[ 2019 ] Sherrell Ghearhardt
Ms. White Light
[ 2019 ] Val
[ 2019 ] Val
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Rosa Stevens
[ 2021 ] Rosa Stevens
The Same Storm
[ 2021 ] Shirlee Salt
[ 2021 ] Shirlee Salt
The Menu
[ 2022 ] Anne
[ 2022 ] Anne
Down Low
[ 2023 ] Sandy
[ 2023 ] Sandy
TV Shows
American Crime Story
Susan Carpenter-McMillan, Marilyn Miglin
Susan Carpenter-McMillan, Marilyn Miglin
Dallas
Judith Ryland
Judith Ryland
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
Ursula Bacon 'Honey' Chicken, Automated Message
Ursula Bacon 'Honey' Chicken, Automated Message
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Elizabeth Donnelly, Bureau Chief Elizabeth Donnelly
Judge Elizabeth Donnelly, Bureau Chief Elizabeth Donnelly
One Life to Live
Karen Wolek
Karen Wolek
Phenom
Dianne Doolan
Dianne Doolan
Queen America
Regina
Regina
The Exes
Marjorie
Marjorie
The Politician
Dede Standish
Dede Standish
Transparent
Shelly Pfefferman
Shelly Pfefferman
Twenty Good Years
Gina
Gina
Ugly Betty
Claire Meade
Claire Meade
Who's the Boss?
Angela Bower
Angela Bower
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
Judith Light
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
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award
Judith Light, Therese Raquin
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, Therese Raquin
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, The Assembled Parties
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, The Assembled Parties
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
Judith Light, The Assembled Parties
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, The Assembled Parties
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Judith Light, The Assembled Parties
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, Lombardi
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Judith Light, Lombardi
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Judith Light, Lombardi
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Judith Light, Lombardi
Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play
Judith LightHedda Gabler
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Judith LightWit
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production
Judith LightWit
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Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Kelli O'Hara in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Three Clip
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Direct Original RENT Stars in TICK, TICK... BOOM! Movie
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 30, 2022
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Presents GLAAD Excellence in Media Award to Judith Light
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022
VIDEO: Netflix Shares 'Green Green Dress' Deleted Scene from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022
VIDEO: Andrew Garfield Discusses TICK, TICK...BOOM! Golden Globe Win on ELLEN
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2022
VIDEO: Andrew Garfield, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Talk Honoring Broadway in TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Jan 20, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Andrew Garfield, Joshua Henry & Vanessa Hudgens Perform 'Louder Than Words' From TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Directing TICK, TICK...BOOM! on Netflix Film Club
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2021
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 7, 2021
VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens & Alexandra Shipp Perform 'Come to Your Senses' from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Andrew Garfield Perform 'Swimming' in TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2021
VIDEO: Go Behind the 'Sunday Brunch' Scene in New TICK, TICK...BOOM! Featurette
by Michael Major - Nov 26, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Alexandra Shipp & Vanessa Hudgens Sing 'Come to Your Senses' from TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2021
News
Santa Fe International Film Festival To Honor Actor Bryan Cranston With Lifetime Achievement Award
The Santa Fe International Film Festival will honor Bryan Cranston with its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his contributions to film and television.
The Santa Fe International Film Festival will honor Bryan Cranston with its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his contributions to film and television.
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
Garrett Clayton Returns To Catalina Jazz Club With HERO TO VILLAIN
Singer and actor Garrett Clayton, star of Disney's Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2 and Hairspray Live! on FOX is set to debut his new show Hero to Villain at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Thursday, September 19, at 8:30pm, and at Oscar's Palm Springs on Saturday, September 21, at 7pm.
Singer and actor Garrett Clayton, star of Disney's Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2 and Hairspray Live! on FOX is set to debut his new show Hero to Villain at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Thursday, September 19, at 8:30pm, and at Oscar's Palm Springs on Saturday, September 21, at 7pm.
Garrett Clayton to Perform at THE BIG GAY CABARET SERIES
The Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater features LGBTQIA+ performers from Hollywood, Broadway, and Chicago. Join Garrett Clayton in September! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater features LGBTQIA+ performers from Hollywood, Broadway, and Chicago. Join Garrett Clayton in September! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Trailer for HARLEY QUINN Spin-Off Series KITE MAN: HELL YEAH!
Max has released the trailer for the new adult animated series Kite Man: Hell Yeah, which features characters from the Max Original adult animated series Harley Quinn. The series is set to debut with two episodes on Thursday, July 18, followed by one new episode weekly through September 12, on Max. Watch the trailer now!
Max has released the trailer for the new adult animated series Kite Man: Hell Yeah, which features characters from the Max Original adult animated series Harley Quinn. The series is set to debut with two episodes on Thursday, July 18, followed by one new episode weekly through September 12, on Max. Watch the trailer now!
Evan Cabnet Appointed Artistic Director of Second Stage
The Board of Trustees of Second Stage Theater have announced that Evan Cabnet, currently Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT3, will be Second Stage Theater’s new Artistic Director.
The Board of Trustees of Second Stage Theater have announced that Evan Cabnet, currently Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT3, will be Second Stage Theater’s new Artistic Director.
Drama Book Shop Will Host Signing and Talkback Event For 'The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre'
The Drama Book Shop will host an event in conjunction with the release of the book, 'The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre'. The event will feature Eila Mell and Heather A. Hitchens, and will include a talkback, signing, and live podcast recording.
The Drama Book Shop will host an event in conjunction with the release of the book, 'The Tony Awards: A Celebration of Excellence in Theatre'. The event will feature Eila Mell and Heather A. Hitchens, and will include a talkback, signing, and live podcast recording.
44 �" THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have Invited New York Premiere Showcase
44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.
44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.
Photos: Inside the Public Theater Gala Honoring the Creatives of HELL'S KITCHEN
The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.
The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.
O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM
On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555
Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.
Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.
Laverne Cox and Jessica Hecht to Join Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala
Shakespeare Theatre Company has added presenters Laverne Cox and Jessica Hecht to its lineup for the Company’s annual fund-raising Gala. See who else is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Shakespeare Theatre Company has added presenters Laverne Cox and Jessica Hecht to its lineup for the Company’s annual fund-raising Gala. See who else is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW Extends Through April 14
Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.
Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.
The Public Theater to Present Gala Honoring HELL'S KITCHEN
The Public’s Annual Gala will take place on Wednesday, May 8 with a special performance of HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway. Learn more about the gala!
The Public’s Annual Gala will take place on Wednesday, May 8 with a special performance of HELL’S KITCHEN on Broadway. Learn more about the gala!
Judith Light to be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award at Shakespeare Theatre Company Gala
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Judith Light has joined Shakespeare Theatre Company's star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.
Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Judith Light has joined Shakespeare Theatre Company's star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.
Industry Reading Of ONE DAY DOWN Comes To The Dramatists Guild Foundation This Month
Morgan Hogenmiller, Maraika Lumholdt, and Katy Zapanta will present an invite-only industry reading of One Day Down by Samantha Toy Ozeas.
Morgan Hogenmiller, Maraika Lumholdt, and Katy Zapanta will present an invite-only industry reading of One Day Down by Samantha Toy Ozeas.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal & Judith Light Visit Sarah Paulson at APPROPRIATE
The special guests keep on coming to the Hayes Theatre! The company of Appropriate recently welcomed (and posed backstage with) Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal and Judith Light. Check out photos here!
The special guests keep on coming to the Hayes Theatre! The company of Appropriate recently welcomed (and posed backstage with) Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal and Judith Light. Check out photos here!
THE WHOLE OF TIME, Argentinian Play Inspired by THE GLASS MENAGERIE, Extends Run at Torn Page
Joben Productions has extended the U.S. premiere of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones to February 11.
Joben Productions has extended the U.S. premiere of The Whole of Time by celebrated Argentinian playwright Romina Paula in a translation by Jean Graham-Jones to February 11.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Judith Light been in?
Judith Light has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Judith Light been in?
Judith Light has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Judith Light been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Judith Light won?
Judith Light has received several prestigious awards throughout her career. She won the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award and the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in Therese Raquin. Additionally, she earned the Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Assembled Parties, as well as the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Other Desert Cities. She also received the Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Other Desert Cities and the Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Lombardi. Furthermore, she was recognized with the Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for her role in Wit.
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