Robert Sean Leonard
Also Credited As: Robert Leonard (ii)
Latest News on Robert Sean Leonard:
ALL THE FROZEN ONES Will Receive Industry Reading Next Month (Sep 11, 2024)
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre (Aug 15, 2024)
Leslie Uggams, Andrea Martin, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3 (Aug 12, 2024)
ALL THE FROZEN ONES Will Receive Industry Reading Next Month (Sep 11, 2024)
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre (Aug 15, 2024)
Leslie Uggams, Andrea Martin, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3 (Aug 12, 2024)
BIO
Leonard is a three-time Tony Award nominee, and won Best Featured Actor in a Play in 2001 for his role as A. E. Housman in Tom Stoppard's The Invention of Love. He had previously played the role of Valentine in the New York premiere of Stoppard's Arcadia at Lincoln Center in 1995. He was nominated for a Tony in 2003 for his portrayal of Edmund Tyrone in a well-received revival of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night; it co-starred Philip Seymour Hoffman, Brian Dennehy, and Vanessa Redgrave. Leonard has also appeared in Broadway musical productions, in 2001 replacing Craig Bierko as the lead performer in a revival of The Music Man. Leonard co-starred as Paul Verrall in the 2011 Broadway revival of Born Yesterday.
In 1997, Leonard received rave reviews for his role in the television film In the Gloaming, directed by Christopher Reeve. Entertainment Weekly said that Leonard "does a first-rate job of juggling Danny's mixture of despair, neediness, and mordant jokiness."
From 2004, he played Dr. James Wilson, head of the oncology department, on the FOX TV series House, until the series ended in 2012. In 2007 Leonard appeared on Entertainment Weekly's 100 list as "Dr. Underrated".
In 2016, Leonard played King Arthur in David Lee's adaptation of the musical Camelot at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. From February to April 2017, he appeared in the Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George, as Jules/Bob.
His recent television credits include The Gilded Age (2023), The First Lady (2022), and The Good Doctor (2019).
Photos
Charlotte Parry as Eliza Doolittle (center) with (from left) Danielle O'Farrell, Robbie Simpson, Kandis Chappell, Paxton Whitehead, Robert Sean Leonard and Maggie Carney in The Old Globe's 100th Anniversary production of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion
Date:
01/18/2013
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Sean Leonard and Charlotte Perry in The Old Globe's PYGMALION
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer
Movies
The Manhattan Project
[ 1986 ] Max Robert Leonard
[ 1986 ] Max Robert Leonard
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
[ 1987 ] Jeremy Capello
[ 1987 ] Jeremy Capello
Dead Poets Society
[ 1989 ] Neil Perry
[ 1989 ] Neil Perry
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
[ 1990 ] Dougl Bridge grown-up
[ 1990 ] Dougl Bridge grown-up
Married to It
[ 1991 ] Chuck Bishop
[ 1991 ] Chuck Bishop
Much Ado About Nothing
[ 1993 ] Claudio
[ 1993 ] Claudio
Swing Kids
[ 1993 ] Peter
[ 1993 ] Peter
The Age of Innocence
[ 1993 ] Ted Archer
[ 1993 ] Ted Archer
Safe Passage
[ 1994 ] Alfred
[ 1994 ] Alfred
Killer: A Journal of Murder
[ 1995 ] Henry Lesser
[ 1995 ] Henry Lesser
I Love You, I Love You Not
[ 1996 ] Angel of Death
[ 1996 ] Angel of Death
Ground Control
[ 1998 ] Cruise
[ 1998 ] Cruise
Standoff
[ 1998 ] Jamie Doolin
[ 1998 ] Jamie Doolin
The Last Days of Disco
[ 1998 ] Tom
[ 1998 ] Tom
Driven
[ 2001 ] Demille Bly
[ 2001 ] Demille Bly
Tape
[ 2001 ] Jon
[ 2001 ] Jon
Chelsea Walls
[ 2001 ] Terry Olsen
[ 2001 ] Terry Olsen
The I Inside
[ 2004 ] Peter Cable
[ 2004 ] Peter Cable
TV Shows
Falling Skies
Roger Kadar
Roger Kadar
House
Dr. James Wilson
Dr. James Wilson
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Kenneth O'Dwyer
Kenneth O'Dwyer
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award
Robert Sean Leonard, Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo
winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Performance Award
Robert Sean Leonard, At Home at the Zoo
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Robert Sean Leonard, Long Day's Journey into Night
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Robert Sean Leonard, The Invention of Love
winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Robert Sean Leonard, The Invention of Love
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Robert Sean Leonard , Candida
Videos
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Cast Recording, Featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017
VIDEO: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE's Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford 'Finish the Hat' in the Recording Studio
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2017
Jake Gyllenhaal Announces SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Cast Recording Will Be Released End of September
by Julie Musbach - Sep 17, 2017
VIDEO: What Caused a Giant 'Weepfest' When Mandy Patinkin Visited 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK'?
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 6, 2017
VIDEO: 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK's Jake Gyllenhaal Reveals What Inspires Him Most
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 27, 2017
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Credits Mandy Patinkin for Opening His 'Heart Chakra'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2017
VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Shows Off His Tongue Twisty Broadway Musical Singing on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 21, 2017
VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford Talks SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE & More on 'Late Night'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 15, 2017
VIDEO: 'SUNDAY IN THE PARK' Jake Gyllenhaal Talks Dealing With Audience Interruptions on 'LIVE'
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2017
TV: Bit By Bit- Jake Gyllenhaal, Annaleigh Ashford & Company Are Putting Together SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Mark Lukas Performs 'C'est Moi' in CAMELOT at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stage Tube - Oct 20, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Britney Coleman Performs 'The Lusty Month of May' in CAMELOT at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stage Tube - Oct 11, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Williamstown Theatre Festival's ANIMAL CRACKERS Sitzprobe
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 27, 2013
News
ALL THE FROZEN ONES Will Receive Industry Reading Next Month
All the Frozen Ones, an original play penned by Stella Ferra, will be presented in an invitation only reading on October 3rd and 4th in Manhattan.
All the Frozen Ones, an original play penned by Stella Ferra, will be presented in an invitation only reading on October 3rd and 4th in Manhattan.
Robert Sean Leonard Joins Helen Hunt And Ian Barford in BETRAYAL at Goodman Theatre
Robert Sean Leonard will join Helen Hunt and Ian Barford in a revival of BETRAYAL, directed by Susan V. Booth. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Robert Sean Leonard will join Helen Hunt and Ian Barford in a revival of BETRAYAL, directed by Susan V. Booth. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Leslie Uggams, Andrea Martin, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age. Bill Camp (Broadway's The Crucible), Merritt Wever, Leslie Uggams, and Lisagay Hamilton will all play key roles in Season 3's ensemble. Additionally, Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is set to portray a medium named Madame Dashkova.
A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age. Bill Camp (Broadway's The Crucible), Merritt Wever, Leslie Uggams, and Lisagay Hamilton will all play key roles in Season 3's ensemble. Additionally, Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is set to portray a medium named Madame Dashkova.
Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, & More Join Third Season of THE GILDED AGE
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing.
Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing.
Video: THE GILDED AGE Star Carrie Coon Wants A Musical Of the Hit Drama
Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.
Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.
Recap the Works of John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley's masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, officially opens in its first Broadway revival since it premiered in 2005. This comes just weeks after his latest play, Brooklyn Laundry, opened off-Broadway at MTC. Do you know the rest of Shanley's plays and films?
John Patrick Shanley's masterpiece, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt, officially opens in its first Broadway revival since it premiered in 2005. This comes just weeks after his latest play, Brooklyn Laundry, opened off-Broadway at MTC. Do you know the rest of Shanley's plays and films?
THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.
HBO Renews Hit Drama Series THE GILDED AGE For A Third Season
The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE, which features a stacked cast of Broadway talent, has been renewed for a third season.
The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE, which features a stacked cast of Broadway talent, has been renewed for a third season.
Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn & More to Join 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
Get all the details on the star-studded 2024 WTF Gala, featuring Laura Benanti, Charlie Day, Kathryn Hahn, and more. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event showcasing an incredible lineup of talent.
Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.
HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
The season will feature Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Page, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, and Laura Benanti. Watch the teaser video now!
The season will feature Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Page, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, and Laura Benanti. Watch the teaser video now!
Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and More Set to Perform at Williamstown Theatre Festival This Week
Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.
Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.
Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret
Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.
Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.
Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming
Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.
Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival
Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Eva Noblezada to Present NOSTALGIA: A LOVE LETTER TO NYC at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in January 2023
For three nights only, from Thursday, January 12 – Saturday, January 14, two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada will welcome you to Nostalgia: A Love Letter to NYC, an intimate evening of songs and storytelling—celebrating everything that is so maddening and magical about our beloved city. It will be performed at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
For three nights only, from Thursday, January 12 – Saturday, January 14, two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada will welcome you to Nostalgia: A Love Letter to NYC, an intimate evening of songs and storytelling—celebrating everything that is so maddening and magical about our beloved city. It will be performed at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
World Premiere of Erica Schmidt's LUCY to be Presented by Audible Theater in January 2023
Audible Inc. will present the world premiere of Lucy, written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt (Cyrano, MacBeth). Performances of the limited five-week-only engagement will begin Saturday, January 28, 2023 with an official opening on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
Audible Inc. will present the world premiere of Lucy, written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt (Cyrano, MacBeth). Performances of the limited five-week-only engagement will begin Saturday, January 28, 2023 with an official opening on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Minetta Lane Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Robert Sean Leonard been in?
Robert Sean Leonard has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Robert Sean Leonard been in?
Robert Sean Leonard has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Robert Sean Leonard been nominated for?
Robert Sean Leonard has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo. He received a Performance Award from the Obie Awards for At Home at the Zoo as well. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Long Day's Journey into Night. He also earned a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Invention of Love. Leonard received another nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for The Invention of Love, and he was nominated once more in the same category for Candida.
What awards has Robert Sean Leonard won?
Robert Sean Leonard has won the Performance Award from the Obie Awards for At Home at the Zoo. He also received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Invention of Love. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, also for The Invention of Love.
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