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Rufus Sewell

Birth Place: Twickenham, Middlesex, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

Art Art
[West End]
Old Vic London Revival Production, 2016
Serge [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Old Times Old Times
[West End]
2013
Deeley
Rock 'n' Roll Rock 'n' Roll
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Jan
Translations
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Owen

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll


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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor

Rufus Sewell, Rock 'N' Roll


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Evening Standard Awards - 2006 - Best Actor

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Theatre World Awards - 1995 - Performance

Rufus Sewell, Translations

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Video: Helen Mirren, David Hyde Pierce, and More in Trailer for THIS ORDINARY THING Doc
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 10, 2025

The official trailer has been released for This Ordinary Thing, a new documentary from Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis featuring the voices of many stage alums like Helen Mirren, Joanna Gleason, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, and more.
A Production History of ART - From Paris to London, Broadway, and Beyond Photo
A Production History of ART - From Paris to London, Broadway, and Beyond
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2025

Performances are now underway for the first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART. As the show returns to New York, we're looking back on the play's history and notable stars who have taken on these roles.
Video: THE DIPLOMAT Season 3 Debuts Official Trailer Photo
Video: THE DIPLOMAT Season 3 Debuts Official Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

Netflix has shared the official trailer for season three of The Diplomat, the critically acclaimed political drama starring Keri Russell. Check it out now.
Video: THE DIPLOMAT Season 3 Sets October Release; Watch a Teaser Now Photo
Video: THE DIPLOMAT Season 3 Sets October Release; Watch a Teaser Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 18, 2025

Netflix has revealed that The Diplomat, the critically acclaimed political drama starring Keri Russell, will return for its third season on October 16. Check out a new teaser now.
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service Photo
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera H Photo
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL at Manchester Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere production of A KNIGHT’S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany.
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations Photo
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025

This morning, nominees for the 31st 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 Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
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Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2024

Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, Eddie Redmayne, Bridget Everett, Martin Short, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards. Check out the full list!
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT for a Third Season Ahead of Season 2 Premiere Photo
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT for a Third Season Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

Netflix has renewed the critically-acclaimed political drama The Diplomat for a third season, ahead of its Season 2 premiere on October 31. The news was shared by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles. 
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for THE DIPLOMAT Season 2 Photo
Video: Netflix Releases Trailer for THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2024

Netflix has shared the official trailer for the second season of The Diplomat, which will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024. 
THE DIPLOMAT Season 2 Coming to Netflix in October Photo
THE DIPLOMAT Season 2 Coming to Netflix in October
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024

Netflix has revealed that the highly anticipated second season of the political drama The Diplomat will premiere on the streamer on October 31, 2024. The Diplomat stars Kari Russell, David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh. Allison Janney also joins the cast in Season 2 as Vice President Grace Penn.
World Premiere of New Musical A KNIGHT'S TALE Will Open in Manchester in 2025 Photo
World Premiere of New Musical A KNIGHT'S TALE Will Open in Manchester in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

The world premiere production of A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL, based on the Columbia Pictures film written and directed by Brian Helgeland which starred Heath Ledger and Paul Bettany, will open at Manchester Opera House on 11 April 2025.
Allison Janney Joins THE DIPLOMAT Season 2 Photo
Allison Janney Joins THE DIPLOMAT Season 2
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024

Netflix announced that Allison Janney (I, Tonya; The West Wing) will guest star in Season 2 of The Diplomat. The Diplomat is a Golden Globe, Emmy, SAG, PGA, and CCA-nominated series and has received numerous additional accolades since it premiered last year.
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Chicago Shakespeare Welcomes New Artistic and Executive Leadership to Drive Innovation and Creativity in Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare is welcoming new artistic and executive leadership, who are set to bring fresh ideas, innovation, and creativity to the theater scene. Prepare to be amazed by the exciting changes happening at Chicago Shakespeare.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Launch Music Mondays in July Photo
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts Launch Music Mondays in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the return of Music Mondays; the hit summer concert series that invites artists to perform for audiences and share stories of their time on and off the stage.
Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91 Photo
Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT For Season Two Photo
Netflix Renews THE DIPLOMAT For Season Two
by Michael Major - May 1, 2023

Netflix has renewed political drama The Diplomat for a second season. The Diplomat premiered on April 20 and debuted at #1 on Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 TV English list. In its first weekend, the series had 57.48M hours viewed and appeared in the Top 10 in 86 countries.
THE DIPLOMAT Starring Keri Russell to Premiere on Netflix in April Photo
THE DIPLOMAT Starring Keri Russell to Premiere on Netflix in April
by Michael Major - Mar 16, 2023

From showrunner Debora Cahn (THE WEST WING, HOMELAND), THE DIPLOMAT is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships, between countries and people. Also starring David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear, and Ato Essandoh, with executive producers Debora Cahn, Janice Williams, and Keri Russell.
Virago Ensemble to Present THROUGH OUR EYES: A COLLECTION OF MULTICULTURAL POINTS OF Photo
Virago Ensemble to Present THROUGH OUR EYES: A COLLECTION OF MULTICULTURAL POINTS OF VIEW
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023

A night of celebration of multicultural points of view presented through a contemporary collection of various works in theater, poetry, and music. The event will take place at Playwrights Downtown on 2/17/23 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish at the door.
VIDEO: Netflix Drops KALEIDOSCOPE Series Trailer Photo
VIDEO: Netflix Drops KALEIDOSCOPE Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2022

Netflix debuts official video trailer for the suspenseful heist drama, Kaleidoscope. The series stars Giancarlo Esposito (he/him), Paz Vega (she/her), Rufus Sewell (he/him), Tati Gabrielle (she/her), Peter Mark Kendall (he/him), Rosaline Elbay (she/her), Jai Courtney (he/him) and Niousha Noor (she/her).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rufus Sewell been in?

Rufus Sewell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Rufus Sewell been in?

Rufus Sewell has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Rufus Sewell's first West End show?

Rufus Sewell's first West End show was Old Times which opened in 2013

What awards has Rufus Sewell been nominated for?

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Rock 'n' Roll, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Rock 'N' Roll, Best Actor (Evening Standard Awards) for Rock 'n' Roll and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Translations.

What awards has Rufus Sewell won?

Rufus Sewell has won the Best Actor Olivier Award for Rock 'N' Roll, the Best Actor Evening Standard Award for Rock 'n' Roll, and received a Theatre World Award for his performance in Translations.

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