Paul Sparks
Latest News on Paul Sparks:
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List (Feb 1, 2026)
Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre (Aug 25, 2025)
Interview: Obie Winner Michael Chernus Returns to the New York Stage in WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO (Aug 21, 2025)
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List (Feb 1, 2026)
Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre (Aug 25, 2025)
Interview: Obie Winner Michael Chernus Returns to the New York Stage in WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO (Aug 21, 2025)
BIO
Paul Sparks most recently starred in Edward Albee's AT HOME AT THE ZOO.
Photos
Daniel Reese, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Luca Thomas, Eamon Patrick O'Connell, Colby Kipnes, Millicent Simmonds, Claire Karpen, Laurie Metcalf, Paul Sparks, Sophia Anne Caruso, Alyssa Emily Marvin, Cyndi Coyne, Emma Safiyah Haeri, Winsome Brown and Erin Rosenfeld
Date:
05/31/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of GREY HOUSE Takes Their Opening Night Bows
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Jason Chenier (Understudy)
Kippy Sunderstrom (Understudy)
Shane Mungitt (Understudy)
Movies
Headspace
[ 2005 ] Jon
[ 2005 ] Jon
The Treatment
[ 2006 ] Andre
[ 2006 ] Andre
Blackbird
[ 2007 ] Bayliss
[ 2007 ] Bayliss
Rachel Getting Married
[ 2008 ] 12-Step Meeting Member
[ 2008 ] 12-Step Meeting Member
The Understudy
[ 2008 ] Bobby
[ 2008 ] Bobby
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Derek
[ 2008 ] Derek
Deception
[ 2008 ] Detective Burke
[ 2008 ] Detective Burke
Afterschool
[ 2008 ] Detective Eclisse
[ 2008 ] Detective Eclisse
The Missing Person
[ 2009 ] Gus Papitos
[ 2009 ] Gus Papitos
First Person Singular
[ 2009 ] Peter
[ 2009 ] Peter
Please Give
[ 2010 ] Blind Date
[ 2010 ] Blind Date
Edge of Darkness
[ 2010 ] Northampton Police Detective
[ 2010 ] Northampton Police Detective
Return
[ 2011 ] Ed
[ 2011 ] Ed
Mud
[ 2012 ] Carver
[ 2012 ] Carver
Forgetting the Girl
[ 2012 ] Tanner
[ 2012 ] Tanner
Sparrows Dance
[ 2012 ] Wes
[ 2012 ] Wes
Parkland
[ 2013 ] Harry McCormick
[ 2013 ] Harry McCormick
Trust Me
[ 2013 ] Ray
[ 2013 ] Ray
Early Light
[ 2014 ] Ned
[ 2014 ] Ned
Stealing Cars
[ 2015 ] Conrad Sean Lewis
[ 2015 ] Conrad Sean Lewis
Midnight Special
[ 2016 ] Agent Miller
[ 2016 ] Agent Miller
In the Radiant City
[ 2016 ] Michael Yurley
[ 2016 ] Michael Yurley
All the Birds Have Flown South
[ 2016 ] Stephen
[ 2016 ] Stephen
Buried Child
[ 2016 ] Tilden
[ 2016 ] Tilden
A Bear Lands on Earth
[ 2016 ] Voli
[ 2016 ] Voli
The Greatest Showman
[ 2017 ] James Gordon Bennett
[ 2017 ] James Gordon Bennett
Thoroughbreds
[ 2017 ] Mark
[ 2017 ] Mark
Human Capital
[ 2019 ] Jon
[ 2019 ] Jon
The Lovebirds
[ 2020 ] Moustache
[ 2020 ] Moustache
Hands that Bind
[ 2021 ] Andy Hollis
[ 2021 ] Andy Hollis
Giving Birth to a Butterfly
[ 2021 ] Daryl
[ 2021 ] Daryl
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
[ 2024 ] Mr. Donald Fendler
[ 2024 ] Mr. Donald Fendler
The Mortuary Assistant
[ 2026 ] Raymond Delver
[ 2026 ] Raymond Delver
TV Shows
Boardwalk Empire
Mickey Doyle
Mickey Doyle
House of Cards
Thomas Yates
Thomas Yates
Physical
John Breem
John Breem
Sweetbitter
Howard
Howard
Underemployed
Guy Doyle
Guy Doyle
The Better Sister
[ 2025-2025 ] Ken
[ 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
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Paul SparksBlackbird
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Paul SparksCoyote on a Fence
Videos
Video: GREY HOUSE's Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds Perform 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-26 07:44:44
Video: Watch Audiences Get a First Taste of GREY HOUSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-05-08 10:41:02
Video: Laurie Metcalf, Tatiana Maslany & More Discuss GREY HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-04-12 15:16:13
Exclusive: Watch Kelli O'Hara in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Three Clip
by Michael Major - 2022-11-07 12:03:08
VIDEO: Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani Star in THE LOVEBIRDS Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-01-16 10:34:36
VIDEO: Watch First Teaser for J.J. Abrams and Stephen King's CASTLE ROCK
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-13 15:34:52
VIDEO: Check Out the Newest Trailer for Sundance Film Festival Hit THOROUGHBREDS, Out March 9th
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-07 11:16:18
VIDEO: First Look - Paramount Network Debuts Trailer for New Series WACO
by BWW
News Desk - 2018-01-24 01:30:00
VIDEO: First Look - Paramount Network Debuts Trailer for New Series WACO
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-11-14 14:41:38
VIDEO: Paramount Network Debuts 1st Trailer for WACO, Premiering January 2018
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-26 15:57:58
VIDEO: Netflix Shares First Look at HOUSE OF CARDS, Season Five
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-01 10:39:56
VIDEO: Starz Releases New Trailer for Limited Series THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
by BWW
News Desk - 2016-04-10 00:30:00
VIDEO: Ed Harris Talks off-Broadway's BURIED CHILD on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-26 11:23:00
VIDEO: Watch All-New Trailer for Sci-Fi Thriller MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-15 14:25:01
VIDEO: Starz Releases New Trailer for Limited Series THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-01-21 13:14:13
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of TFANA's THE KILLER, Starring Michael Shannon
by Stage Tube - 2014-05-29 18:10:33
News
2026 Obie Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2026
The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO), along with Spectrum News NY1, announced the recipients of the 69th Annual Obie Awards. We have the full list of winners!
Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Will Take Part in TRUE WEST Staged Reading at The Cherry Lane Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Cherry Lane Theatre, the Off-Broadway venue now owned by film studio A24, has unveiled more of its opening week programming, including events featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Jodie Foster, Michael Shannon, and more.
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.
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 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.
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
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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
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!
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
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!
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 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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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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