Rocky Carroll
Latest News on Rocky Carroll:
- The Longwood Writers Workshop Debuts New Anthology A GATHERING OF VOICESMar 28, 2025
- Interview: Derek Charles Livingston, The Newest Artistic Director At STAGES HoustonOct 29, 2024
- CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center to Present World Premiere ReadingsOct 31, 2023
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Born on the Fourth of July
[ 1989 ] Willie
[ 1989 ] Willie
Fathers & Sons
[ 1992 ] Flo
[ 1992 ] Flo
Prelude to a Kiss
[ 1992 ] Tom
[ 1992 ] Tom
The Chase
[ 1994 ] Byron Wilder
[ 1994 ] Byron Wilder
Crimson Tide
[ 1995 ] Lt. Westergaurd
[ 1995 ] Lt. Westergaurd
The Great White Hype
[ 1996 ] Artemus St. John Saint
[ 1996 ] Artemus St. John Saint
Best Laid Plans
[ 1999 ] Bad Ass Dude
[ 1999 ] Bad Ass Dude
The Ladies Man
[ 2000 ] Cyrus Cunningham
[ 2000 ] Cyrus Cunningham
Prisoner
[ 2007 ] Studio Executive
[ 2007 ] Studio Executive
Yes Man
[ 2008 ] Wes
[ 2008 ] Wes
Reign of the Supermen
[ 2019 ] Perry White
[ 2019 ] Perry White
TV Shows
American Dreams
Reverend Kingston Davis
Reverend Kingston Davis
Chicago Hope
Dr. Keith Wilkes
Dr. Keith Wilkes
Gargoyles
Talon, Glasses, Derek Maza
Talon, Glasses, Derek Maza
Invasion
Healy
Healy
NCIS
Leon Vance
Leon Vance
NCIS: Los Angeles
Leon Vance
Leon Vance
Roc
Joey Emerson
Joey Emerson
The Agency
Carl Reese
Carl Reese
The Game
Kenny Taylor, Coach T
Kenny Taylor, Coach T
Welcome to New York
Adrian Spencer
Adrian Spencer
NCIS
[ 2008-2025 ] Leon Vance
[ 2008-2025 ] Leon Vance
NCIS
[ 2003-2025 ] Leon Vance
[ 2003-2025 ] Leon Vance
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Rocky Carroll, The Piano Lesson
Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Rocky CarrollThe Piano Lesson
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Debut Performance
Rocky Carroll, The Piano Lesson
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Debut Performance
Rocky Carroll, The Piano Lesson
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Rocky Carroll , The Piano Lesson
Videos
News
The Longwood Writers Workshop Debuts New Anthology A GATHERING OF VOICES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Authors Denise Billings, Charles Floyd Johnson, Denise Nicholas, Otto E. Stallworth, Jr., MD, GW Williams, and Hattie Winston (collectively: The Longwood Writers Workshop) have announced the debut of their new book, A GATHERING OF VOICES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Authors Denise Billings, Charles Floyd Johnson, Denise Nicholas, Otto E. Stallworth, Jr., MD, GW Williams, and Hattie Winston (collectively: The Longwood Writers Workshop) have announced the debut of their new book, A GATHERING OF VOICES
Interview: Derek Charles Livingston, The Newest Artistic Director At STAGES Houston
by Brett Cullum - Oct 29, 2024
Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!
by Brett Cullum - Oct 29, 2024
Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!
CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center to Present World Premiere Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023
CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center will present world premiere readings from The Longwood Writers Workshop at LAICCC's Fall Celebration.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023
CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center will present world premiere readings from The Longwood Writers Workshop at LAICCC's Fall Celebration.
NCIS's Rocky Carroll To Star In August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED At Los Angeles Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023
NCIS's Rocky Carroll to star in Los Angeles premiere of August Wilson's 'How I Learned What I Learned'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2023
NCIS's Rocky Carroll to star in Los Angeles premiere of August Wilson's 'How I Learned What I Learned'
School Spotlight: Webster University-Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts
by Carian Lynée Parker - Jun 24, 2022
The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University offers a unique and intensive program for training young artists for theatre. All students are accepted into the program by interview or audition and are enrolled in a particular sequence. It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.
by Carian Lynée Parker - Jun 24, 2022
The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University offers a unique and intensive program for training young artists for theatre. All students are accepted into the program by interview or audition and are enrolled in a particular sequence. It is our mission to train our future colleagues to become visionaries, creators and leaders in the next generation of American professional theatre.
HACKS, EMILY IN PARIS, THIS IS US & More Join PaleyFest Lineup
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022
For the first time in three years, PaleyFest LA returns in person as the spring's hottest television festival with exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations with leading stars from the most acclaimed and buzzworthy TV shows, screenings of special preview and premiere content, never-before-seen TV footage, and a Q&A with festival attendees.
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022
For the first time in three years, PaleyFest LA returns in person as the spring's hottest television festival with exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations with leading stars from the most acclaimed and buzzworthy TV shows, screenings of special preview and premiere content, never-before-seen TV footage, and a Q&A with festival attendees.
Alan Cumming, Ryan Reynolds & More to Star in Audible's CINNAMON BEAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
Audible just announced a new original series perfect for family listening: Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure, performed by star-studded cast with original musical numbers. The original Cinnamon Bear radio series debuted in 1937 as a cliffhanger-style children’s radio show that featured daily episodes during the holiday season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021
Audible just announced a new original series perfect for family listening: Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure, performed by star-studded cast with original musical numbers. The original Cinnamon Bear radio series debuted in 1937 as a cliffhanger-style children’s radio show that featured daily episodes during the holiday season!
August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON Will Receive a Netflix Adaptation
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2021
The Piano Lesson is set in 1936 Pittsburgh and follows the lives of the Charles family as they deal with themes of family legacy and more, in deciding what to do with an heirloom, the family piano.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 10, 2021
The Piano Lesson is set in 1936 Pittsburgh and follows the lives of the Charles family as they deal with themes of family legacy and more, in deciding what to do with an heirloom, the family piano.
THE PIANO LESSON to Hit Broadway and the Big Screen Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2021
Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington are set to star in a Broadway revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Piano Lesson in 2022. The production will be directed by LaTanya Richard Jackson.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2021
Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Brooks, and John David Washington are set to star in a Broadway revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Piano Lesson in 2022. The production will be directed by LaTanya Richard Jackson.
WILL AND GRACE Stars Join The Lead With Love: Project Angel Food Emergency Telethon
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2020
Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE Emergency Telethon has added more exciting people to the roster, answering the call to help raise much needed funds in support of the growing demand due to COVID-19.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2020
Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE Emergency Telethon has added more exciting people to the roster, answering the call to help raise much needed funds in support of the growing demand due to COVID-19.
L.A. Theatre Works Streams Six Titles By Black Playwrights For Free
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2020
L.A. Theatre Works, the world's leading producer of audio theater, has chosen six titles by Black playwrights from its extensive collection of work to stream free on its website.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 19, 2020
L.A. Theatre Works, the world's leading producer of audio theater, has chosen six titles by Black playwrights from its extensive collection of work to stream free on its website.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE PIANO LESSON by August Wilson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of August Wilson. Today's play, The Piano Lesson!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of August Wilson. Today's play, The Piano Lesson!
Musical AS YOU LIKE IT, RICHARD II Announced for 2020 Shakespeare In The Park Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020
The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2020 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 58-year tradition of free theater in Central Park.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020
The Public Theater announced the line-up today for the 2020 Free Shakespeare in the Park season, continuing a 58-year tradition of free theater in Central Park.
BWW College Guide - Everything You Need to Know About Webster University in 2019/2020
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 16, 2019
We're taking a in-depth look at some of the country's most prestigious college theatre programs to help students learn all about the variety of options they have at their disposal to further their education. With the help of the schools' faculty, we're highlighting everything from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're looking at Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts, including its association with professional theatre companies and more.
by Linnae Medeiros - Dec 16, 2019
We're taking a in-depth look at some of the country's most prestigious college theatre programs to help students learn all about the variety of options they have at their disposal to further their education. With the help of the schools' faculty, we're highlighting everything from audition advice to real world experience and more. Today we're looking at Webster University's Conservatory of Theatre Arts, including its association with professional theatre companies and more.
Dean Emeritus Peter Sargent Has Passed Away
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
Peter Sargent, the founding dean of the Webster University Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, a mentor to some of the biggest stars on Broadway and in Hollywood, and a recognized local, state and national leader in the performing arts, passed away this afternoon, a statement from his family said.
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
Peter Sargent, the founding dean of the Webster University Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, a mentor to some of the biggest stars on Broadway and in Hollywood, and a recognized local, state and national leader in the performing arts, passed away this afternoon, a statement from his family said.
CBS Announces Premiere Dates for Two Returning True-Crime News Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019
CBS today announced the premiere dates for two returning true-crime news series to be broadcast this summer, WHISTLEBLOWER and NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019
CBS today announced the premiere dates for two returning true-crime news series to be broadcast this summer, WHISTLEBLOWER and NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET.
CBS News to Launch Second Season of 48 HOURS: NCIS Giving Viewers Unprecedented Accesses to Real NCIS Cases
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018
CBS News will launch a second season of 48 HOURS: NCIS, a six-part series that gives viewers unprecedented access to the dramatic and shocking cases handled by the real-life U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, on Tuesday, May 22 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
by Macon Prickett - May 21, 2018
CBS News will launch a second season of 48 HOURS: NCIS, a six-part series that gives viewers unprecedented access to the dramatic and shocking cases handled by the real-life U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service, on Tuesday, May 22 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines For 2017 - 2018
by Macon Prickett - Apr 25, 2018
CBS announced today the season finale storylines for 2017-2018, featuring big reveals, dramatic conclusions and pending nuptials!
by Macon Prickett - Apr 25, 2018
CBS announced today the season finale storylines for 2017-2018, featuring big reveals, dramatic conclusions and pending nuptials!
NCIS Team Tirelessly Search for Gibb and McGee on Rebroadcast of 15th Season Premiere on Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2017
House Divided Two months after Gibbs and McGee were last seen fighting an elusive group of rebels in a Paraguay jungle, the NCIS team in D.C. tirelessly searches for their missing colleagues. Also, Vance and Torres are summoned to a congressional hearing regarding the fallout from the Paraguay mission, on a rebroadcast of the 15th season premiere of NCIS, Today, Dec. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 9/26/17.)
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2017
House Divided Two months after Gibbs and McGee were last seen fighting an elusive group of rebels in a Paraguay jungle, the NCIS team in D.C. tirelessly searches for their missing colleagues. Also, Vance and Torres are summoned to a congressional hearing regarding the fallout from the Paraguay mission, on a rebroadcast of the 15th season premiere of NCIS, Today, Dec. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 9/26/17.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Rocky Carroll been in?
Rocky Carroll has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Rocky Carroll been in?
Rocky Carroll has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Rocky Carroll been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Piano Lesson, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Piano Lesson , Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Piano Lesson and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Piano Lesson.
What awards has Rocky Carroll won?
Rocky Carroll has won the Best Debut Performance from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Piano Lesson. He has also received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in The Piano Lesson. Additionally, he has been nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for the same production.
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