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BIO

Maxwell Caulfield began his professional stage career in London before moving to the United States. He made his New York debut in Hot Rock Hotel (1978) and starred in Class Enemy (1979), earning a Theatre World Award. In 1980, he appeared in Hitting Town in Los Angeles and in a production of The Elephant Man.


During the early 1980s, Caulfield was a member of the Mirror Repertory Company, appearing in productions including Paradise Lost, Rain, Inheritors, and The Hasty Heart. He made his Off-Broadway debut in Entertaining Mr. Sloane (1981) and later made his Broadway debut in An Inspector Calls. Additional stage credits include Sleuth (1988), Salonika, Loot, Tryst (2006), Our Leading Lady (2007), Chicago in London's West End and on Broadway (2007), and Cactus Flower (2011). In 2024, he appeared in the 10th Anniversary Concert of Cool Rider at the London Palladium.

Caulfield's film career began with a childhood role in Accident (1967). He is best known for starring as Michael Carrington in Grease 2 (1982). Other film credits include Gettysburg (1993), Empire Records (1995), The Real Blonde (1997), and The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997).

On television, Caulfield appeared in Dynasty (1985–1986), The Colbys (1985–1987), Murder, She Wrote (1988–1991), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Spider-Man (1995–1998), The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best (1996), Casualty (2003–2004), Emmerdale (2009–2010), Modern Family (2013), and NCIS (2013). In 2026, he appeared on General Hospital as Apollo, a New York City art gallery owner.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company US Premiere, 2018
Albert
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Dr. Julian Winston
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2007
Harry Hawk
[Off-Broadway]
2006
George Love
[Off-Broadway]
1997
John
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Gerald Croft [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Peter
[Off-Broadway]
1981
Sloane
[Off-Broadway]
1980
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
1979
Iron (Herron)
[Broadway]
1979
Cuthbert (Understudy), Derek (Understudy)
[UK Tour]
U.K Premiere, 2019
Max

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1980 - Performance

Maxwell Caulfield, Class Enemy

News

Jack Edwards Will Play 'Nicely-Nicely Johnson' and Direct GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at the Kings Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2026

Jack Edwards will reprise his role as Nicely-Nicely Johnson in GUYS AND DOLLS IN CONCERT at the Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, also directing the production for Portsmouth Theatres.
HOW HIGH THE MOON to Open in World Premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

Barbara Nell Beery's new play HOW HIGH THE MOON, set in 1952 San Fernando Valley, will receive its world premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles, directed by Asaad Kelada.
Photos: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE At Judson Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

Judson Theatre Company’s fourth annual Summer Theatre Festival continues with Tony Award winning playwright Ken Ludwig’s Dear Jack, Dear Louise, a heartfelt romantic comedy. Check out photos of the production.
THE LOST GOSPEL OF PONTIUS PILATE Starring Maxwell Caulfield Comes to Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate concerns itself with the dilemma and fateful decision of a Roman governor. The show comes to Theatre 40 this month. Learn more here!
THE LOST GOSPEL OF PONTIUS PILATE Starring Maxwell Caulfield at Theatre 40
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate will have its West Coast premiere on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. The show is written by Michael Punter, original direction by Kristine Lewis, presented by Theatre Forty, and starring Maxwell Caulfield.
AN EVENING WITH STACY KEACH Announced At Theatre 40 In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

AN EVENING WITH STACY KEACH has been announced at Theatre 40 In April. Maxwell Caulfield will interviews Stacy Keach onstage at Theatre 40 on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 6 p.m..
John Wesley Shipp Headlines THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL at Judson Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Emmy Award winner John Wesley Shipp will play Captain Queeg in Judson Theatre Company's April production of Herman Wouk's “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial..' Learn more here!
Stacy Keach Will Be Interviewed By Maxwell Caulfield at Theatre 40 in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

Maxwell Caulfield will interviews Stacy Keach in An Evening of Intimate Conversation with Stacy Keach, presented by Theatre 40 in February. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Photos: Britt Robertson, Hayley Mills, & More Attend THE MERRY GENTLEMEN Screening
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 20, 2024

Netflix hosted an intimate screening of The Merry Gentlemen at The Home Theater in Los Angeles. Take a look at pictures from the screening here!
Video: Chad Michael Murray Stars in THE MERRY GENTLEMEN Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

Netflix has just released the first trailer for The Merry Gentlemen, the upcoming holiday movie featuring Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray. Watch it now!
Photos: First-Look at Holiday Rom-Com THE MERRY GENTLEMEN
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024

Netflix has just released first-look images for The Merry Gentlemen, the upcoming holiday movie featuring Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray. The film is set to release globally on Netflix on November 20, 2024.
Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, & More to Attend 2024 TCM Classic Cruise
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

EGOT-winner Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic.
Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield to Star in LOVE LETTERS at Theatre Forty
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 3, 2024

Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield will star in LOVE LETTERS, the classic romance by A.R. Gurney, at Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills on August 24.
Review: COOL RIDER, London Palladium
by Caroline Cronin - Apr 16, 2024

Producers Christopher D Clegg and James Drury have had a remarkable journey with Cool Rider, the much-lauded Grease 2 stage adaption. From a supposed ‘one night only show’ back in 2014 at the Lyric Theatre, to record-breaking ticket sales, a flurry of last-minute additional dates, then a return run three months later at the Duchess Theatre…not to mention an original cast recording.
Video: Watch 'Megamix' from Original COOL RIDER Concert; Reunion at London Palladium Tonight
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Cool Rider returns to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium, tonight, Sunday, 14 April. Watch footage from the original concert here!
Additional Cast Revealed For COOL RIDER 10th Anniversary Concert at London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024

Additional casting has been announced for the reunion concert of Cool Rider at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm, which marks the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert.
10th Anniversary Concert of COOL RIDER Will Be Performed at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2024

TuckShop, in association with Christopher D. Clegg and James DP Drury, will bring Cool Rider back to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium on Sunday 14 April at 7pm to mark the tenth anniversary of the cult-concert.
LOVE LETTERS Comes to The Monument Arts & Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Continue the spirit of Valentine's Day as the Monument Arts & Cultural Center (MACCenter) presents, A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS with Hollywood's beloved British-American couple, Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield, February 17th & 18th.
Morgan Fairchild Headlines Judson Theatre Company's BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE in March
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023

Judson Theatre Company continues its eleventh season with a new production of Leonard Gershe's classic Broadway comedy, 'Butterflies are Free”, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Morgan Fairchild.
LA's Dances With Films Celebrates 26 Years at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Dances With Film aka DWF:LA is about to unleash its 26th annual independent film festival from June 22-July 2 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Maxwell Caulfield been in?

Maxwell Caulfield has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Maxwell Caulfield been in?

Maxwell Caulfield has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Maxwell Caulfield been nominated for?

and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Class Enemy.

What awards has Maxwell Caulfield won?

Maxwell Caulfield has won the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance and the Best Newcomer Award from the Variety Club. His nominations include a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Grease, as well as an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in the West End production of the same show. He has also received a nomination for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his performance in The Boys from Syracuse.

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