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BIO

Matt Tierney is an American actor with a diverse range of credits on stage, television, and film. Born and raised in New York City, Tierney discovered his passion for acting at a young age and began performing in local theater productions. He went on to study theater at the prestigious Juilliard School, where he honed his craft and developed his unique style.


Tierney's Broadway debut came in 2005 when he was cast in the revival of David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross." He played the role of James Lingk, a timid and nervous client who is pressured into buying real estate by the ruthless salesmen of a Chicago real estate office. The production, which starred Alan Alda, Liev Schreiber, and Frederick Weller, received critical acclaim and earned Tierney a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
Following his success in "Glengarry Glen Ross," Tierney continued to work steadily in theater, appearing in productions both on and off Broadway. He starred in the New York premiere of "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" by Martin McDonagh, a dark comedy about a terrorist group in Ireland. Tierney played the role of Padraic, a ruthless and violent member of the group who returns home to seek revenge for the death of his cat.
In addition to his work on stage, Tierney has also made a name for himself on television and in film. He has appeared in several popular television shows, including "Law & Order: SVU," "The Blacklist," and "The Americans." He also had a recurring role on the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire," playing the character of Agent Knox, a determined and ambitious FBI agent.
Tierney's film credits include "The Devil Wears Prada," "The Other Guys," and "The Bourne Legacy." He has also worked with acclaimed director Martin Scorsese, appearing in his films "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Silence."
Despite his success in television and film, Tierney remains committed to his work in theater. In 2017, he starred in the off-Broadway production of "The Amateurs" by Jordan Harrison. The play, which explores the power of storytelling and the role of theater in society, received critical acclaim and was praised for its innovative staging and powerful performances.

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Sound Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Soundscape
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Sound Design
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Sound Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Other

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Matt TierneyOur Lady of Kibeho

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Sound Design

Matt TierneyPocatello


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play

Matt Tierney, Machinal

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Sound Design of a Play

Matt Tierney, Machinal

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Sound Design

Matt Tierney, Detroit


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Sound Design

Matt TierneyThe Select


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Sound Design

Matt Tierney, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)


winner
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Sound Design

Matt Tierney, The Select (The Sun Also Rises)


winner
The Hewes Awards - 2009 - Notable Effects - Sound

Matt Tierney, Blasted

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Sound Design

Matt Tierney, The Sound and the Fury (April Seventh, 1928)

The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Sound Design

Matt TierneyThe Wooster Group’s HAMLET

News


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New Musical WINNER from Joe Barros and Nico Juber Will Have a Reading This Week

New York Theatre Barn and The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts have launched the New Works Project to support the development of original culture shifting musicals. The inaugural musical Winner will have its first reading on Friday, May 26, 2023 in New York City.
Photos: The Players Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

'Beauty and the Beast' February 26th through April 10th on Saturday's at 3pm and 7pm and Sunday's at 11am and 2pm at The Players Theatre.
Cast Announced for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Players Theatre

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STONED TO THE WALL A New LGBTQ Drama Debuts At The Chain Theater

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On Brand Productions Announces ENTITLED, MY EYES ONLY and More in August Series

On Brand Productions will debut its August Series of (Digital) plays. With four new plays ranging from 35-46 minutes, they open the doors to a lot of new topics concerning one main thing: relevance. They have a variety of talent and they are excited to announce the casts and plays themselves!
MOULIN ROUGE, JAGGED LITTLE PILL & More Earn Nominations for 23rd Annual IRNE Awards

The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) today announced the nominees for the 23rd Annual IRNE Awards, which honor the best of the previous year's actors, directors, choreographers, designers and companies across the full spectrum of large, mid-size and fringe theater companies. Moulin Rouge!, a new musical produced by Global Creatures, and An American in Paris, produced by the Ogunquit Playhouse, led with 12 and 11 nominations, respectively, in the Large Stage Musical Category. The Huntington Theatre led all companies with 31 nominations across seven productions, including 11 for Man in the Ring, the story of six-time world champion prizefighter Emile Griffith.
BWW Review: MAN IN THE RING Goes The Distance

MAN IN THE RING deserves better than to be described with boxing cliches, but the Huntington Theatre Company production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Cristofer's play is a knockout. Its complex structure, authentic dialogue, and poignant portrayals by an outstanding cast of actors make this biography of six-time world champion prizefighter Emile Griffith much more than a story about a pugilist's career. Seasoned with the rhythms and songs of Griffith's Caribbean island origins, the pulsing beat and glaring neon of the underground gay bar scene, the roar of the arena crowds, and the exploding flashbulbs of reporters clamoring for a piece of the champ, MAN IN THE RING is an immersive experience that should not be missed.
Huntington Announces Casting For MAN IN THE RING

The colorful and complex true story of six-time world champion prizefighter Emile Griffith is told in Man in the Ring, a new play written by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cristofer, directed by Michael Greif, and presented by the Huntington Theatre Company from Nov. 16 to Dec. 22, 2018 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts.  Imbued with the warmth of Griffith's character and the joyful music of his childhood home, Man in the Ring chronicles Griffith's sweeping life story, from his humble beginnings in the Virgin Islands to his passionate love affairs and the tragedy that changed his life.
The Public Theater Extends THE LOW ROAD Through April 8

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today a one-week extension for the American premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR. THE LOW ROAD will now run through Sunday, April 8.
Photo Flash: Michael Greif Directs The Public's THE LOW ROAD

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Public Theater's American premiere of THE LOW ROAD written by Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris and directed by Tony nominee Michael Greif, check out the photos below! 
American Premiere of THE LOW ROAD Begins Previews at the Public February 13

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews on Tuesday, February 13 for the American premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR.
2017 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Finalists Announced!

2017 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards Finalists Announced!
The Public Announces Full Cast of THE LOW ROAD

The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced complete casting today for the New York premiere of THE LOW ROAD, written by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, THE LOW ROAD is part of The Public's Astor Anniversary Season at their landmark downtown home on Lafayette Street, celebrating 50 years of new work and the 50th Anniversary of HAIR.
Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of Suzan-Lori Parks' IN THE BLOOD

Signature Theatre is presenting Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks' The Red Letter Plays: f**king A & In the Blood. This is the first time these acclaimed plays will be presented together; they will run simultaneously at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). These two plays mark the final productions of Parks' Signature Residency One.
Photo Flash: First Look at Saycon Sengbloh & More in Signature Theatre's IN THE BLOOD

Signature Theatre is presenting Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks' The Red Letter Plays: f**king A & In the Blood. This is the first time these acclaimed plays will be presented together; they will run simultaneously at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). These two plays mark the final productions of Parks' Signature Residency One.
Signature Announces Cast for THE RED LETER PLAYS; Tickets Now On Sale

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Matt Tierney been nominated for?

Matt Tierney has received several nominations for his work in sound design, including: - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Our Lady of Kibeho - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Pocatello - Outstanding Sound Design in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Machinal - Best Sound Design of a Play (Tony Awards) for Machinal - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for Detroit - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select - Sound Design (Obie Awards) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises) - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Select (The Sun Also Rises) - Notable Effects - Sound (The Hewes Awards) for Blasted - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Sound and the Fury (April Seventh, 1928) - Outstanding Sound Design (The Lortels) for The Wooster Group’s HAMLET

What awards has Matt Tierney won?

Matt Tierney has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Sound Design in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Machinal. He received the Sound Design award at the Obie Awards for The Select and also for The Select (The Sun Also Rises). Additionally, he won Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for The Select (The Sun Also Rises) and was recognized with Notable Effects - Sound at The Hewes Awards for Blasted.

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