Kathryn Erbe
Birth Place: Newton, MA, USA
Latest News on Kathryn Erbe:
THE DANCE OF DEATH to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre (Dec 22, 2025)
Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH (Oct 14, 2025)
Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, & More Among Broadway Talent at 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival (Aug 6, 2025)
THE DANCE OF DEATH to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre (Dec 22, 2025)
Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH (Oct 14, 2025)
Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, & More Among Broadway Talent at 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival (Aug 6, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: The Grapes of Wrath, The Speed of Darkness (Tony nom.), A Month in the Country. Off-Broadway: The My House Play (WPA), Down the Shore (Atlantic; Ensemble Member), Yosemite, Ode to Joy, AZAK (Rattlestick), Checkers (Vineyard). Steppenwolf (Ensemble Member): Curse of the Starving Class, My Thing of Love, A Streetcar Named Desire. Film: Runaway Dreams, What About Bob?, Rich in Love, D2: The Mighty Ducks, The Addiction, Kiss of Death, Dream With the Fishes, Love From Ground Zero, Entropy, Stir of Echoes, 3 Backyards, Mother’s House, The Love Guide, Blood From a Stoner, Mistress America, Kensho at the Bedfellow, No Beast So Fierce. TV: “Chicken Soup,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Oz,” “Law and Order: Criminal Intent,” “Law and Order: SVU,” PBS American Experience “Murder of a President.”
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1990
Aggie Wainwright
Camp Nurse (Understudy)
Rose of Sharon (Understudy)
Al's Girl (Understudy)
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Movies
Runaway Dreams
[ 1989 ] Denise Donaldson
[ 1989 ] Denise Donaldson
What About Bob?
[ 1991 ] Anna Marvin
[ 1991 ] Anna Marvin
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] Lucille Odom
[ 1992 ] Lucille Odom
D2: The Mighty Ducks
[ 1994 ] Michele
[ 1994 ] Michele
The Addiction
[ 1995 ] Anthropology Student
[ 1995 ] Anthropology Student
Kiss of Death
[ 1995 ] Rosie Kilmartin
[ 1995 ] Rosie Kilmartin
Dream with the Fishes
[ 1997 ] Liz
[ 1997 ] Liz
Love from Ground Zero
[ 1998 ] Alex
[ 1998 ] Alex
Entropy
[ 1999 ] Evan Katheryn Herbe
[ 1999 ] Evan Katheryn Herbe
Stir of Echoes
[ 1999 ] Maggie
[ 1999 ] Maggie
Speaking of Sex
[ 2001 ] Helen
[ 2001 ] Helen
3 Backyards
[ 2010 ] John's Wife
[ 2010 ] John's Wife
The Love Guide
[ 2011 ] Cora
[ 2011 ] Cora
Worst Friends
[ 2014 ] Sam's Mom
[ 2014 ] Sam's Mom
Mistress America
[ 2015 ] Tracy's Mom
[ 2015 ] Tracy's Mom
No Beast So Fierce
[ 2016 ] Helen
[ 2016 ] Helen
Dating My Mother
[ 2017 ] Joan
[ 2017 ] Joan
Kensho at the Bedfellow
[ 2017 ] Rachel
[ 2017 ] Rachel
Alex Strangelove
[ 2018 ] Helen
[ 2018 ] Helen
No Alternative
[ 2018 ] Maureen Harrison
[ 2018 ] Maureen Harrison
Assassination Nation
[ 2018 ] Rebecca Coulson
[ 2018 ] Rebecca Coulson
A Shot Through the Wall
[ 2020 ] Dr. Selvy
[ 2020 ] Dr. Selvy
Being Dead
[ 2020 ] Regina Carter
[ 2020 ] Regina Carter
Red Pill
[ 2021 ] Lily
[ 2021 ] Lily
The Good House
[ 2021 ] Wendy Heatherton
[ 2021 ] Wendy Heatherton
Life After You
[ 2022 ] Sally
[ 2022 ] Sally
TV Shows
City on a Hill
Sue Stanton
Sue Stanton
How to Get Away with Murder
Jacqueline Roa
Jacqueline Roa
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Detective Alexandra 'Alex' Eames
Detective Alexandra 'Alex' Eames
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lieutenant Alexandra 'Alex' Eames
Lieutenant Alexandra 'Alex' Eames
Oz
Shirley Bellinger
Shirley Bellinger
FBI
[ 2025-2025 ] Serena Minskoff
[ 2025-2025 ] Serena Minskoff
Harlem
[ 2021-2025 ] Female Reporter
[ 2021-2025 ] Female Reporter
Black Rabbit
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Death of a Unicorn
[ 2025-2025 ] Tapestry Video Narrator (voice)
[ 2025-2025 ] Tapestry Video Narrator (voice)
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Kathryn Erbe , The Speed of Darkness
Videos
VIDEO: Trailer Premiere For NO ALTERNATIVE Starring Harry Hamlin, Kathryn Erbe, Chloe Levine
by Tori Hartshorn - 2019-03-11 13:47:48
TV: Go Inside Opening Night of MTC's THE FATHER with Frank Langella & Company!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2016-04-16 12:00:48
TV: Watch Highlights of Frank Langella & More in THE FATHER on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-04-07 13:43:37
VIDEO: Frank Langella Plays A Former Tap Dancer in Florian Zeller's THE FATHER. Or Does He?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-10 21:21:12
VIDEO: First Look - PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Murder of a President
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-27 14:03:31
TV Exclusive: Kathryn Erbe & John Pankow Talk TACT's NATURAL AFFECTION
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-10-15 16:55:14
STAGE TUBE: Vineyard Theatre's 30th Anniversary Campaign - Anthony LaPaglia, Nicky Silver, Rajiv Joseph and More!
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-10 16:51:36
News
THE DANCE OF DEATH to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson.
Full Cast Set for Steppenwolf Theatre's THE DANCE OF DEATH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the third production of its 50th Anniversary Season: The Dance of Death, August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare. Learn more!
Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Steppenwolf's 50th anniversary season here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025
Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Steppenwolf's 50th anniversary season here and learn how to purchase tickets!
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival To Celebrate 15th Anniversary with 55 New Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival will celebrate its landmark 15th anniversary with 55 new films by local and international filmmakers. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025
The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival will celebrate its landmark 15th anniversary with 55 new films by local and international filmmakers. Learn more here!
Kathryn Erbe Will Lead Off-Broadway's ASHES & INK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
A moving tale about a mother’s unconditional love of her child, ASHES & INK will play for three weeks only at Off-Broadway’s AMT Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024
A moving tale about a mother’s unconditional love of her child, ASHES & INK will play for three weeks only at Off-Broadway’s AMT Theater.
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 28, 2024
Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 28, 2024
Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Vineyard Theatre Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
Discover the latest updates from the Vineyard Theatre as they reveal new additions to their Board of Directors. Get all the details on who will be joining the prestigious board.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
Discover the latest updates from the Vineyard Theatre as they reveal new additions to their Board of Directors. Get all the details on who will be joining the prestigious board.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SCENE PARTNERS at The Vineyard Theatre Starring Dianne Wiest and More!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 18, 2023
Vineyard Theatre's world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) opened on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 18, 2023
Vineyard Theatre's world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown) opened on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and Broadway World was there to capture the festivities. Check out photos here!
New Comedy USE YOUR WORDS! Comes to The Tank Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
The Tank will present Use Your Words! by writer/actor Karen Eleanor Wight. Use Your Words! is a one-woman show-in five wordless scenes-about a new mother struggling with the responsibility of caring for a tiny human. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023
The Tank will present Use Your Words! by writer/actor Karen Eleanor Wight. Use Your Words! is a one-woman show-in five wordless scenes-about a new mother struggling with the responsibility of caring for a tiny human. Learn more about the production here!
Steppenwolf Theatre To Host 2023 Gala At The Old Post Office, May 13
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023
The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed by ensemble member Gary Cole, this year's celebration takes place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm at The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023
The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed by ensemble member Gary Cole, this year's celebration takes place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm at The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023 Gala to Take Place in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023
The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees will be hosting he Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023
The acclaimed Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees will be hosting he Steppenwolf 2023 Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Kathryn Erbe been in?
Kathryn Erbe has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Kathryn Erbe been in?
Kathryn Erbe has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Kathryn Erbe been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Speed of Darkness.
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