Lisa Banes
Latest News on Lisa Banes:
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season (Jul 28, 2025)
Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading (Sep 5, 2024)
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (Feb 21, 2024)
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season (Jul 28, 2025)
Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading (Sep 5, 2024)
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (Feb 21, 2024)
BIO
Lisa Lou Banes was an American actress known for more than 80 film and television roles, as well as stage appearances on Broadway and elsewhere.
She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play in 1984 for Isn't it Romantic? and won a 1981 Theatre World Award for her performance as Alison Porter Off-Broadway in Look Back in Anger. She played Lady Croom in the 1995 American premiere of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia. In film, she appeared in Cocktail (1988), Freedom Writers (2007), Gone Girl (2014), and as Hollis in A Cure for Wellness (2016).
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
The Hotel New Hampshire
[ 1984 ] Mother
[ 1984 ] Mother
Marie
[ 1985 ] Toni Greer
[ 1985 ] Toni Greer
Cocktail
[ 1988 ] Bonnie
[ 1988 ] Bonnie
Young Guns
[ 1988 ] Mallory
[ 1988 ] Mallory
Miami Rhapsody
[ 1995 ] Gynecologist
[ 1995 ] Gynecologist
Without Limits
[ 1998 ] Elfriede Prefontaine
[ 1998 ] Elfriede Prefontaine
Pumpkin
[ 2002 ] Chippy McDuffy
[ 2002 ] Chippy McDuffy
Dragonfly
[ 2002 ] Flora
[ 2002 ] Flora
Freedom Writers
[ 2007 ] Karin Polachek
[ 2007 ] Karin Polachek
Brothel
[ 2008 ] Priscilla
[ 2008 ] Priscilla
Gone Girl
[ 2014 ] Marybeth Elliott
[ 2014 ] Marybeth Elliott
The Strongest Man
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Rosen
[ 2015 ] Mrs. Rosen
A Cure for Wellness
[ 2016 ] Hollis
[ 2016 ] Hollis
TV Shows
One Life to Live
Eve McBain
Eve McBain
Royal Pains
Ellen Collins
Ellen Collins
Son of the Beach
Mayor Anita Massengil
Mayor Anita Massengil
The Trials of Rosie O'Neill
Doreen Morrison
Doreen Morrison
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Lisa Banes, Isn't It Romantic
winner
Obie Awards - 1982 - Distinguished Ensemble Performance
Lisa BanesMay My Sister in This House
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1981 - Performance
Lisa Banes, Look Back in Anger
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-05 15:05:53
News
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025
The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more.
Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet will perform in a one-night-only benefit reading of HOLIDAY for The Acting Company on October 6.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet will perform in a one-night-only benefit reading of HOLIDAY for The Acting Company on October 6.
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024
The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
The Acting Company to Present Annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023
The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023
The Acting Company will present their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series, featuring a trio of unique Shakespeare interpretations. Get all the details about this exciting event in New York City.
Full Cast & Creative Team Unveiled for The Acting Company's World Premiere of Lisa Peterson's ODYSSEY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023
The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2023
The Acting Company has revealed the full cast and creative team for Lisa Peterson's world premiere of ODYSSEY. Get all the details and book your tickets now.
Introducing the Cast and Creative Team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Get an exclusive look at the star-studded cast and talented creative team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company. Meet the actors and creatives bringing this epic story to life in a captivating stage adaptation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness their incredible talents in action.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Get an exclusive look at the star-studded cast and talented creative team of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company. Meet the actors and creatives bringing this epic story to life in a captivating stage adaptation. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness their incredible talents in action.
Tatiana Wechsler, Kaliswa Brewster & More to Star in THREE SISTERS AFTER CHEKHOV Reading at The Acting Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the complete cast for the reading of Mustapha Matura's new play Three Sisters After Chekhov. This is a part of the Reading Series in honor of The Acting Company's 50th anniversary.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the complete cast for the reading of Mustapha Matura's new play Three Sisters After Chekhov. This is a part of the Reading Series in honor of The Acting Company's 50th anniversary.
Ezra Knight & Sara Bareilles Join The Acting Company's Annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023
Ezra Knight will host The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala, featuring a performance by Sara Bareilles. See how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023
Ezra Knight will host The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala, featuring a performance by Sara Bareilles. See how to purchase tickets!
Rainn Wilson And Dakin Matthews to be Honored at The Acting Company's Annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Rainn Wilson will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor and that Dakin Matthews will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala on April 24, 2023 at Capitale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Rainn Wilson will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor and that Dakin Matthews will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s annual Reimagined Renaissance Gala on April 24, 2023 at Capitale.
Kelley Curran, Ben Horner, Elizabeth Stahlmann & More to Star in THE MISANTHROPE Reading at The Acting Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the cast for their reading of The Misanthrope. Molière's classic play is translated by Neil Bartlett and directed by The Acting Company's Producing Director Devin Brain.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the cast for their reading of The Misanthrope. Molière's classic play is translated by Neil Bartlett and directed by The Acting Company's Producing Director Devin Brain.
The Acting Company to Present New York Performances of Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the New York performances for their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the New York performances for their annual Louanna O. Carlin & John MacDonald Reading Series.
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
Watch footage of @TheActingCo's The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet playing in repertory at theatres across the country.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
Watch footage of @TheActingCo's The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet playing in repertory at theatres across the country.
How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022
Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2022
Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!
Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-and-Run Death of Stage and Screen Actress Lisa Banes
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022
The man charged with hitting stage and screen actress Lisa Banes with an electric scooter last year pled guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday. Brian Boyd will be sentenced on November 30, and is expected to be sentenced to one to three years in prison.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022
The man charged with hitting stage and screen actress Lisa Banes with an electric scooter last year pled guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday. Brian Boyd will be sentenced on November 30, and is expected to be sentenced to one to three years in prison.
The Acting Company Announces Casting For its 2022-23 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022
The Acting Company's Artistic Director Kent Gash and Managing Director Erik Schroeder have announced casting for the national tours of The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet launching in New York City and playing over 27 engagements in 16 states.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2022
The Acting Company's Artistic Director Kent Gash and Managing Director Erik Schroeder have announced casting for the national tours of The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet launching in New York City and playing over 27 engagements in 16 states.
Photos: Brenda Braxton, Julie White and More Step Out for 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2022
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today released photos of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2022
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today released photos of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
Photos: Clive Davis and More Turn Out for The Acting Company's 50th Anniversary Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2022
The Acting Company’s 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated the company’s impact across America and new artistic vision for the future on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2022
The Acting Company’s 50th Anniversary Gala celebrated the company’s impact across America and new artistic vision for the future on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Capitale in New York City.
HARMONY, ASSASSINS & More Win 2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022
The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.
The Acting Company Announces Actors' Career Stability Initiative Awarding Student Loan Debt Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
The Acting Company has announced the Actors’ Career Stability Initiative program for the 2022-23 season. With support from the Booth Ferris Foundation, all actors who accept a casting offer to join the 2022-23 national touring season and have a minimum of $10,000 in student loan debt will be eligible to apply for student loan debt relief.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
The Acting Company has announced the Actors’ Career Stability Initiative program for the 2022-23 season. With support from the Booth Ferris Foundation, all actors who accept a casting offer to join the 2022-23 national touring season and have a minimum of $10,000 in student loan debt will be eligible to apply for student loan debt relief.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lisa Banes been in?
Lisa Banes has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Lisa Banes been in?
Lisa Banes has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lisa Banes been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Isn't It Romantic, Distinguished Ensemble Performance (Obie Awards) for May My Sister in This House and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Look Back in Anger.
What awards has Lisa Banes won?
Lisa Banes won the Distinguished Ensemble Performance Obie Award for May My Sister in This House and received the Theatre World Award for her performance in Look Back in Anger.
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