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BIO

Paul Sparks most recently starred in Edward Albee's AT HOME AT THE ZOO.

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STAGE CREDITS

Grangeville Grangeville
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2025
Jerry
Waiting for Godot Waiting for Godot
[Off-Broadway]
Theatre for a New Audience Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Vladimir
Grey House Grey House
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Henry
Waiting for Godot Waiting for Godot
[Off-Broadway]
TFANA's Off-Broadway Production, 2021
Performer
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Buried Child Buried Child
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Tilden
Pumpgirl
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Hammy
Essential Self-Defense
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Yul
Landscape of the Body
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Captain Marvin Holahan
Bug
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Take Me Out Take Me Out
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Shane Mungitt (Understudy)
Kippy Sunderstrom (Understudy)
Jason Chenier (Understudy)
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Jason Chenier (Unknown)
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Shane Mungitt (Unknown)
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Take Me Out
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Kippy Sunderstrom/Shane Mungitt/Jason Chenier (Understudy)
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Movies

Headspace
[ 2005 ] Jon
The Treatment
[ 2006 ] Andre
Blackbird
[ 2007 ] Bayliss
Rachel Getting Married
[ 2008 ] 12-Step Meeting Member
The Understudy
[ 2008 ] Bobby
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Derek
Deception
[ 2008 ] Detective Burke
Afterschool
[ 2008 ] Detective Eclisse
The Missing Person
[ 2009 ] Gus Papitos
First Person Singular
[ 2009 ] Peter
Please Give
[ 2010 ] Blind Date
Edge of Darkness
[ 2010 ] Northampton Police Detective
Return
[ 2011 ] Ed
Mud
[ 2012 ] Carver
Forgetting the Girl
[ 2012 ] Tanner
Sparrows Dance
[ 2012 ] Wes
Parkland
[ 2013 ] Harry McCormick
Trust Me
[ 2013 ] Ray
Early Light
[ 2014 ] Ned
Stealing Cars
[ 2015 ] Conrad Sean Lewis
Midnight Special
[ 2016 ] Agent Miller
In the Radiant City
[ 2016 ] Michael Yurley
All the Birds Have Flown South
[ 2016 ] Stephen
Buried Child
[ 2016 ] Tilden
A Bear Lands on Earth
[ 2016 ] Voli
The Greatest Showman
[ 2017 ] James Gordon Bennett
Thoroughbreds
[ 2017 ] Mark
Human Capital
[ 2019 ] Jon
The Lovebirds
[ 2020 ] Moustache
Hands that Bind
[ 2021 ] Andy Hollis
Giving Birth to a Butterfly
[ 2021 ] Daryl
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
[ 2024 ] Mr. Donald Fendler
The Mortuary Assistant
[ 2026 ] Raymond Delver

TV Shows

Boardwalk Empire
Mickey Doyle
House of Cards
Thomas Yates
Physical
John Breem
Sweetbitter
Howard
Underemployed
Guy Doyle
The Better Sister
[ 2025-2025 ] Ken

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Playe

Paul Sparks, Grangeville

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

Paul Sparks, Grangeville

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play

Paul Sparks, Waiting for Godot

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Paul Sparks, At Home at the Zoo

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Paul Sparks, Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Paul Sparks, At Home at the Zoo

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Paul Sparks, Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo: Homelife and The Zoo Story

The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Paul Sparks, Buried Child

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Paul SparksDusk Rings a Bell

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Paul Sparks, Essential Self-Defense


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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Paul SparksBlackbird


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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Paul SparksCoyote on a Fence

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News


Interview: Obie Winner Michael Chernus Returns to the New York Stage in WELL, I’LL Photo
Interview: Obie Winner Michael Chernus Returns to the New York Stage in WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2025

Obie winner Michael Chernus (Severance, Orange is the New Black, Spider-Man: Homecoming) returns to the NY stage after 11 years in Bubba Weiler’s debut play WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO. Extended through September 12 at The Space at Irondale. Read our interview.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead 2025 Dorian Theater Awa Photo
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead 2025 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain and Cats: The Jellicle Ball received top honors in the group's third annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at NYU Skirball. Check out the full list of winners from the big night here!
DEATH BECOMES HER & CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead Dorian Theater Award Nominations Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER & CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Lead Dorian Theater Award Nominations
by Joshua Wright - May 14, 2025

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has revealed the nominations for its third annual Dorian Theater Awards, honoring outstanding achievements across Broadway and Off-Broadway during the 2024-2025 season. Modeled after the group’s acclaimed Dorian Awards for film and television, the theater honors recognize both mainstream productions and those with LGBTQ+ themes or creators.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out the full list here!
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025

The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List Photo
2025 Lucille Lortel Awards- Full Winners List
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2025

The 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at NYU Skirball. Check out updates from the ceremony here!
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2025

Nominations for the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced. This year’s awards, hosted by Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess, will be held on Sunday, June 1 at 6:15pm at NYU Skirball  Check out the full list here!
Theatre for a New Audience Appoints Arin Arbus as Artistic Director Photo
Theatre for a New Audience Appoints Arin Arbus as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Theatre for a New Audience has announced that OBIE Award-winning director Arin Arbus will be its next Artistic Director when Founding Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz steps down on August 31, 2025.
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List Photo
2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2025

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. We have the full list of nominees here!
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway Photo
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

​​​​​​​Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, has announced a final extension of its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more here!
Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Run Photo
Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, will extend its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more about the show here!
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nomination Photo
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for March 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of March, including world premiere plays, starry revivals, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2025
by - Feb 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: GRANGEVILLE Opens at Signature Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: GRANGEVILLE Opens at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville is now playing off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre. The production stars  Paul Sparks and Brian J. Smith. Find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!
Video: Judy Greer Stars in Trailer for Michael Shannon's ERIC LARUE Photo
Video: Judy Greer Stars in Trailer for Michael Shannon's ERIC LARUE
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2025

Magnolia Pictures has debuted the trailer for ERIC LARUE, Michael Shannon’s acclaimed directorial debut written by Brett Neveu and based on his 2002 play of the same name starring Judy Greer. Watch it now.
Juan Castano, Julia Chan, and Ryan Spahn Will Lead Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Photo
Juan Castano, Julia Chan, and Ryan Spahn Will Lead Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

​​​​​​​Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is set to premiere at a new downtown venue, East Village Basement next month.
Paul Sparks to Replace Brendan Fraser in GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre Photo
Paul Sparks to Replace Brendan Fraser in GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Paul Sparks has joined Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville, a Signature-commissioned world premiere directed by Jack Serio. Sparks replaces Brendan Fraser. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Sparks been in?

Paul Sparks has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Paul Sparks been in?

Paul Sparks has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Paul Sparks been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Playe (Drama Desk Awards) for Grangeville, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grangeville, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waiting for Godot, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for At Home at the Zoo, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for At Home at the Zoo, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo: Homelife and The Zoo Story, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Buried Child, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dusk Rings a Bell, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Essential Self-Defense, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Coyote on a Fence.

What awards has Paul Sparks won?

Paul Sparks has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for his performances in Blackbird and Coyote on a Fence.

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