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Birth Place: London, ON, CANADA

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Kate Nelligan STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Lyssa Dent Hughes

[Broadway]
1989
Melissa Gardner [Replacement]

Melissa Gardner [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1988
Elise

[Broadway]
1988
Dolcie Starr

Mrs. Etherington

Marylou Baines

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1984
Josie Hogan

[Broadway]
1983
Susan Traherne


Kate Nelligan Movies

The Romantic Englishwoman
[ 1975 ] Isabel
Dracula
[ 1979 ] Lucy Seward
Mr. Patman
[ 1980 ] Peabody
Eye of the Needle
[ 1981 ] Lucy Rose
Without a Trace
[ 1983 ] Susan Selky
Eleni
[ 1985 ] Eleni
Control
[ 1987 ] Sarah Howell
White Room
[ 1990 ] Jane
Frankie and Johnny
[ 1991 ] Cora
Shadows and Fog
[ 1991 ] Eve
The Prince of Tides
[ 1991 ] Lila Wingo Newbury
Fatal Instinct
[ 1993 ] Lana Ravine
Wolf
[ 1994 ] Charlotte Randall
How to Make an American Quilt
[ 1995 ] Constance
Margaret's Museum
[ 1995 ] Catherine MacNeil
Up Close & Personal
[ 1996 ] Joanna Kennelly
Boy Meets Girl
[ 1998 ] Mrs. Jones
U.S. Marshals
[ 1998 ] Walsh
The Cider House Rules
[ 1999 ] Olive Worthington
Premonition
[ 2007 ] Joanne

Kate Nelligan TV Shows

The Onedin Line
Leonora Biddulph

Kate Nelligan Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Actress - Play

Kate Nelligan, An American Daughter

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kate Nelligan , Spoils of War

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Kate Nelligan, Serious Money

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Kate Nelligan, A Moon for the Misbegotten

Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kate Nelligan , A Moon for the Misbegotten


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Drama League Awards - 1983 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kate Nelligan, Plenty

Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Kate Nelligan, Plenty

Olivier Awards - 1978 - Actress of the Year in a New Play

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Kate Nelligan News


Production Starts on DAUGHTER OF THE BRIDE Starring Marcia Gay Harden


The film also stars Halston Sage (“Paper Towns,” “Neighbors,” “Before I Fall,” “X-Men: Dark Phoenix,” “The Last Summer”), Andrew Richardson (“The Independent,” “Killer Among Us,” “A Call to Spy”) and Emmy Award nominee Aidan Quinn (“Practical Magic,”  “Legends of the Fall,” “Elementary,” “Law& Order: SVU,” “The American Guest”).

BWW Review: DRAMA OUT OF A CRISIS: A CELEBRATION OF PLAY FOR TODAY, BBC iPlayer


A very different world (and a very different BBC) emerges from that most impenetrable of dark places - the recent past.

Streaming Service BritBox Will Launch The Complete BBC Television Shakespeare Collection


BritBox, the subscription streaming service from BBC Studios and ITV with the largest collection of British television content in North America, will launch the full BBC Television Shakespeare Collection on May 26.

Rialto Chatter: Will Elaine May and Frank Langella Lead LOVE LETTERS Off-Broadway?


Could Love Letters be headed off-Broadway, starring Elaine May and Frank Langella? According to Showbiz411, the duo will lead the A.R. Gurney play this spring at the Acorn Theater on W 42nd St. The production is expected to begin in March.

BWW Interview: Michael Rudko's One Lucky Actor, From Crowning Helen Mirren to Sparring With Dianne Wiest


Samuel Beckett's masterpiece HAPPY DAYS has already begun previews May 15, 2019 at the Mark Taper Forum, with Dianne Wiest taking center stage as Winnie, partially buried in the sand. Providing a foil for her non-stop, almost-soliloquy, Michael Rudko portrays Willie, Winnie's mostly unseen husband. Michael found some time to answer a few of my inquisitive queries.

PLENTY, Starring Rachel Weisz, Extends Again at The Public


The Public Theater has announced a final extension today for the first major New York revival of PLENTY, written by David Hare. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, the show began performances on Tuesday, November 4 and was originally extended through Sunday, November 20. It will now run through Thursday, December 1, with an official press opening Sunday, October 23.

PLENTY, Starring Rachel Weisz, Begins Tonight at The Public Theater


The Public Theater's production of Plenty, written by David Hare, recently extended two weeks through Sunday, November 20. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, the show begins previews tonight, October 4.

PLENTY, Starring Rachel Weisz, Extends at The Public Theater


The Public Theater announced today that PLENTY, written by David Hare, will extend two weeks through Sunday, November 20.

A TASTE OF HONEY Revival Extends Through October 30 Off-Broadway


In response to popular demand, The Pearl Theatre Company extends Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey to October 30. Directed by Austin Pendleton, this production marks the play's first New York revival in 35 years.

First Off-Broadway Revival of A TASTE OF HONEY in 35 Years Begins Tonight


The Pearl Theatre Company presents A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney. Directed by Tony-nominee Austin Pendleton, the production, running tonight, September 6, through October 16, marks the first Off-Broadway revival of this landmark play in 35 years.

Cast Complete for Rachel Weisz-Led Revival of PLENTY at The Public


The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the first major New York revival of David Hare's PLENTY. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux and featuring the previously announced Rachel Weisz and Corey Stoll, the show will begin previews on Tuesday, October 4 and run through Sunday, November 6, with an official press opening on Thursday, October 20.

Pearl Theatre to Stage First Off-Broadway Revival of A TASTE OF HONEY in 35 Years; Cast Announced!


The Pearl Theatre Company is pleased to present A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney. Directed by Tony-nominee Austin Pendleton, the production, running September 6-October 16, marks the first Off-Broadway revival of this landmark play in 35 years.

Rachel Weisz Will Return to the Stage in Revival of David Hare's PLENTY at The Public; David Leveaux to Direct


The Public Theater announced today that David Hare's PLENTY will receuve its first major New York revival as part of The Public's 2016-17 season. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux and featuring Academy and Olivier Award winner Rachel Weisz, the award-winning post-World War II drama about a former secret agent first premiered at The Public in 1982 and then transferred to Broadway in 1983 to receive a Tony nomination for Best Play.

Jim Gaffigan, Carl Reiner Lend Voices to Animated Film DUCK DUCK GOOSE


Original Force Animation continues to add cast and filmmaking talent to its first animated feature DUCK DUCK GOOSE. Joining the impressive list of vocal talent, actor/writer Jim Gaffigan has been cast in one of the film's leading roles and will voice the rebellious but lovable goose Peng. Legendary director/writer/actor Carl Reiner will voice Larry, a venerable, wise and loyal friend who happens to be a turtle.

Ingmar Bergman's NORA Begins This Weekend at Cherry Lane Theatre


Ingmar Bergman's NORA -- an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama A DOLL'S HOUSE -- will be given its English-language New York debut Off-Broadway this fall when Austin Pendleton directs the production at Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.), with previews set to begin November 14 prior to an official press opening November 22. The five-week production runs through December 12. NORA is produced by Cherry Lane Theatre in association with La Femme Theatre Productions. 

BWW Review: Crow's Theatre THE SEAGULL


The production of Chekov's 'The Seagull,' now on at the Berkley Street Theatre, is an uneven disappointment. It fails to engage. Like Theatre 20's production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Company,' presented in the same venue last year, this Crow's Theatre production does not deliver on its exciting promise.

BWW Preview: A Celebration of TheatreBooks


Many people in Toronto's arts communities, especially theatre, are still grieving the loss of TheatreBooks after the venerable bookstore closed its doors forever this July after 39 years. Now, many are lost when needing scripts or monologues for auditions. And others feel the same who just love to read about the performing arts.

Austin Pendleton Directs NYC Premiere of GIDION'S KNOT at 59E59 Theaters, Now thru 3/9


59E59 Theaters has announced the NYC premiere of GIDION'S KNOT, written by Johnna Adams and directed by Austin Pendleton. GIDION'S KNOT begins performances tonight, February 20 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 9. Press opening is Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM.

Jillian Mueller, Corey Mach and More Star in FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL at Music Circus, Beg. Tonight


Flashdance - The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will run at the Community Center Theater from tonight, February 4 - 9, 2014.

Austin Pendleton to Direct NYC Premiere of GIDION'S KNOT at 59E59 Theaters, 2/20-3/9


59E59 Theaters has announced the NYC premiere of GIDION'S KNOT, written by Johnna Adams and directed by Austin Pendleton. GIDION'S KNOT begins performances on Thursday, February 20 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 9. Press opening is Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday - Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues).

Kate Nelligan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kate Nelligan been in?

Kate Nelligan has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Kate Nelligan been in?

Kate Nelligan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kate Nelligan been nominated for?

Kate Nelligan has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Best Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "An American Daughter," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Spoils of War," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Serious Money," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Moon for the Misbegotten," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Moon for the Misbegotten," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Plenty," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Plenty," and Actress of the Year in a New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Plenty."

What awards has Kate Nelligan won?

Kate Nelligan has won the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for her performance in Plenty.

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