News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Mark Linn-Baker Headshot

Mark Linn-Baker

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

Get Mark Linn-Baker Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Mark Linn-Baker BIO

Broadway: The Music Man (Mayor Shinn), On the Twentieth Century, You Can't Take it With You, Relatively Speaking, Losing Louie, "Toad" in A Year With Frog and Toad, "Hysterium" in Forum (Drama League Honor, FANY Award), Neil Simon's Laughter On The 23rd Floor, David Henry Hwang's Face Value, Gary Trudeau's Doonesbury. Encores!: "Heinzie" in The Pajama Game. Joseph Papp's NYSF: All's Well That Ends Well, Othello, Von Richthofen, The Laundry Hour, Alice in Concert (with Meryl Streep). Off-Broadway: Almost An Evening, Chesapeake (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), A Flea in Her Ear (Drama League Honor), Beth Henley's The Miss Fire Cracker Contest at MTC, Randy Newman's Maybe I'm Doing It Wrong, work for EST, LaMama, West Bank Theater, Phoenix Theater, among others. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Yale Rep, ART Cambridge (founding company member), Arena, Center Stage. Film: Woody Allen’s Manhattan, Richard Benjamin's My Favorite Year, Peter Bogdanovich's Noises Off and James L. Brooks' How Do You Know. Television: Showtime’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, guest appearances on The Good Wife, Ally McBeal, Law And Order, L&O:CI, Full House, Cooper, Miami Vice, Moonlighting. Seven seasons as "Larry Appleton" on ABC's Perfect Strangers and opposite Melanie Griffith on WB's Twins. Mr. Linn-Baker is a co-founder/co-director of New York Stage and Film Company and a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.


Mark Linn-Baker Photos

Mark Linn-Baker STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mayor Shinn [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
59 East 59 Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Mayor Shinn

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Timothy

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2017
Senex

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Production, 2017
Everett Baker

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Oliver Webb

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Paul Sycamore

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Sam Roth

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
McMartin (Waiting) / God Who Loves (Debate)

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Tony Ellis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Toad

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Victor Chandebise/Dodo

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Hysterium

[Broadway]
1993
Val

[Broadway]
0
Bernard Sugarman

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Delmount Williams

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Delmount Williams

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Mark

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Orderly

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Bertram

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Marphurius

Sganarelle

Valere

Performer

Mark Linn-Baker Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Lyricist

Mark Linn-Baker Movies

The End of August
[ 1981 ] Victor LeBrum
My Favorite Year
[ 1982 ] Benjy Stone
Me and Him
[ 1988 ] Him
Noises Off...
[ 1992 ] Tim Allgood
12 and Holding
[ 2005 ] Mr. Farmer
Adam
[ 2009 ] Sam Klieber
How Do You Know
[ 2010 ] Ron
Accommodations
[ 2018 ] Eugene Beltzer

Mark Linn-Baker TV Shows

Blue Bloods
Carlton Miller
Ghosts
Henry
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Larry Weeks
Law & Order
Dr. Vincent Balicheck, Tom Wilder
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Wally Stevens
Perfect Strangers
Larry Appleton
Succession
Maxim Pierce
The Electric Company
Sigmund Scrambler
The Leftovers
Mark Linn-Baker
Twins
Alan Arnold

Mark Linn-Baker Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mark Linn-BakerChesapeake

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Mark Linn-BakerChesapeake

Mark Linn-Baker Videos

Mark Linn-Baker News


New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.
Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Utkarsh Ambudkar Joins Rachael Leigh Cook Film THERE SHE GOES

According to a new report, Utkarsh Ambudkar will be alongside Rachael Leigh Cook in a new film loosely based on her own experiences as a young actress in Hollywood. Ambudkar plays Molly(Cook)'s high school sweetheart Advay, who she leaves when she makes it big time as a star in a major 90s romcom. 25 years later, Molly returns to her hometown and reunites with Advay.
Photos: Stars Turn Out To Honor Alfred Molina and Ann K. McDonald At the 2024 RUNNING OF THE BULLS Gala

Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 3rd. See photos from inside the event!
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina & K. Ann McDonald at Red Bulls Gala Benefit

Alfred Molina will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and K. Ann McDonald will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Amber Ruffin & Kevin Sciretta's BIGFOOT & More Set for New York Stage And Film 2024 Summer Season

New York Stage and Film has revealed the 2024 summer season at Marist College. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit

Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Annaleigh Ashford, Mark Linn-Baker & More to Star in Red Bull Theater's IMAGINARY INVALID

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière.
John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.
New York Stage and Film Launches '40 Campaign'

New York Stage and Film has successfully launched the “NYSAF 40 Campaign: The Foundation of American Storytelling” in honor of their 40th Anniversary in 2025. For nearly four decades, NYSAF has been an integral part of the arts in the U.S. and vital to the creation of thousands of new stories for the stage and screen.
New York Stage and Film Gala Honoring Billy Porter Adds J Harrison Ghee, Melissa Etheridge, and David Burtka

New York Stage and Film's 2023 Annual Gala on Sunday, November 5 at The Plaza Hotel will honor Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Billy Porter and GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.
Photos: Christian Slater, Jesse Eisenberg, Raul Esparza, and More Honor Warren Leight at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS' 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway event took place last night, honoring playwright and screenwriter Warren Leight, a longtime supporter of the organization. Check out photos from the event here!
Red Bull Theater to Continue Revelation Readings With THE INN AT LYDDA

RED BULL THEATER will present THE INN AT LYDDA featuring Amir Arison, Alfredo Narciso, Jay O. Sanders, and more in their Revelation Readings series.
Christian Slater, Dagmara Dominczyk, Josh Radnor and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY

Additional talent has been announced for the 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway. Find out who is joining the lineup here!
A Celebration Of The Life Of Jennifer Muller to Take Place at The Joyce Theater

Join in for a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Muller, featuring remembrances, live performances, and historical footage. Admission is free with RSVP.
Jesse Eisenberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Raúl Esparza and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on Broadway

Initial talent has been revealed for the 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway. This one-night-only event featuring distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community and beyond will be held this year on Monday October 23, 2023 at The Town Hall. Find out who will appear here!
Video: Remembering Michael McGrath

Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.

Mark Linn-Baker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mark Linn-Baker been in?

Mark Linn-Baker has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Mark Linn-Baker been in?

Mark Linn-Baker has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mark Linn-Baker been nominated for?

Mark Linn-Baker has been nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chesapeake" and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Chesapeake."

What awards has Mark Linn-Baker won?

Mark Linn-Baker won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Chesapeake.

How many shows has Mark Linn-Baker written?

Mark Linn-Baker has written 2 shows including The Laundry Hour (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Laundry Hour (Bookwriter).

Get Mark Linn-Baker Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos