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BIO

Ruth Wilson is a two-time Olivier Award winner and Golden Globe Award winner, and made her Broadway debut in Nick Payne's Constellations, opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She is best known for her role as Alison Lockhart in the Showtime series "The Affair" (Golden Globe Award). Film credits include The Little Stranger, Dark River, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Suite Française, Locke, Saving Mr. Banks, The Lone Ranger, and Anna Karenina. She received Olivier Awards for Best Actress for Anna Christie opposite Jude Law, and Best Supporting Actress for A Streetcar Named Desire opposite Rachel Weisz, both at the Donmar Warehouse. She was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress for Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre. On television, Wilson starred in the acclaimed BBC series "Luther," which was nominated for eight Emmy Awards. She received BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for Best Lead Actress for the BBC miniseries "Jane Eyre." She debuted on the London stage in 2007 in the National Theatre's production of Maxim Gorky's Philistines, and starred in the Almeida Theatre adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's Through a Glass Darkly.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Human Voice The Human Voice
[West End]
2022
Performer
Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler
[West End]
National Theatre Revival Production, 2016
Hedda Gabler
Constellations Constellations
[Broadway]
Broadway Premiere, 2014
Performer
Anna Christie Anna Christie
[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 2011
Anna Christopherson

Productions

Hedda GablerHedda Gabler
 
[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
Hedda Gabler[Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Ruth Wilson, King Lear

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ruth Wilson, King Lear

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Ruth Wilson, King Lear

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actress

Ruth Wilson, Hedda Gabler

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ruth Wilson, Constellations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2015 - Theatre World Award

Ruth Wilson, Constellations

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Ruth Wilson, Constellations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Actress

Ruth Wilson, Anna Christie


winner
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Ruth Wilson, A Streetcar Named Desire

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Review: A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, Almeida Photo
Review: A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, Almeida
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 26, 2025

We are in an American provincial backwater. Characters bursting with steamy yearning squashed into the intimacy of the Almedia so close you’d think you can smell the bourbon on their hot breath. A pinch of expressionist flare as garnish and you have the Rebecca Frecknall formula: Summer and Smoke, Streetcar, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. This time the director takes on a lesser-known Eugene O’Neill. If it isn’t broke don’t fix it?
Submissions Open For Popcorn Writing Award 2025 Photo
Submissions Open For Popcorn Writing Award 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Submissions for the Popcorn Writing Award, run by film and theatre production company Popcorn Group, are now open for 2025. Learn more about how to submit here!
Photo: Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson in A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Artwork Photo
Photo: Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson in A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Artwork
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2025

You can now get a first look at newly released artwork for Rebecca Frecknall's production of A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Almeida Theatre Reveals Full Cast For Michael Shannon-Led A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Photo
Almeida Theatre Reveals Full Cast For Michael Shannon-Led A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast of Rebecca Frecknall’s production of A Moon for the Misbegotten. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Direc Photo
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu Will Lead ALL MY SONS Directed By Ivo Van Hove
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Bryan Cranston will star as ‘Joe Keller', Marianne Jean-Baptiste as ‘Kate Keller' and Paapa Essiedu as ‘Chris Keller' in Arthur Miller's ALL MY SONS. Learn more about the show here!
The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Photo
The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!
Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds to Star in 1536 at The Almeida Theatre Photo
Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds to Star in 1536 at The Almeida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Liv Hill, Siena Kelly and Tanya Reynolds are cast in the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play 1536 at The Almeida Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne Set for Rubicon Theatre Company Beginning This Month Photo
CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne Set for Rubicon Theatre Company Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Rubicon Theatre will continue its 2024/2025 Dare to Dream Season with the Central Coast premiere of CONSTELLATIONS, a romantic drama by Award-winning playwright Nick Payne.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kelli O'Hara & Matthew Morrison Photo
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kelli O'Hara & Matthew Morrison
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2024

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 8 features Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison and Bartlett Sher.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre Photo
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

The Almeida Theatre has announced five new productions including Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall's new production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lennie James.
Lucy Davies Will Step Down as Executive Director of the Young Vic Photo
Lucy Davies Will Step Down as Executive Director of the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Executive Director Lucy Davies will leave the organisation in December 2024 to take up the position of Chief Executive of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival. 
Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, & More Join Apple TV+ Thriller DOWN CEMETERY RO Photo
Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, & More Join Apple TV+ Thriller DOWN CEMETERY ROAD
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2024

Apple TV+ has revealed that BAFTA Award winner Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Emmy Award nominee Tom Goodman-Hill, BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd, Tom Riley, SAG Award nominee Adam Godley, Sinead Matthews, Ken Nwosu, Fehinti Balogun and Aiysha Hart are set to join the cast of “Down Cemetery Road.” 
LIFT's Biennial Festival Concludes as Artistic Director Kris Nelson Steps Down Photo
LIFT's Biennial Festival Concludes as Artistic Director Kris Nelson Steps Down
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2024

In 2024 LIFT, London's biennial international festival of theatre, welcomed over 10,000 audience members, across eight venues connecting international artists and Londoners with bold new work. After a festival with six and a half years in the post, Kris Nelson will step down as Artistic Director/CEO at the end of August.
Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Daryl McCormack Join KNIVES OUT 3 Photo
Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Daryl McCormack Join KNIVES OUT 3
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

More casting has been announced for the highly anticipated third entry in the Knives Out franchise, which is set to begin production this summer. Newcomers include Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Daryl McCormack who join the previously announced Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, and Daniel Craig, returning as fan-favorite detective Benoit Blanc.
Interview: Julie Benko on Starring in Theatre Raleigh's JANE EYRE Photo
Interview: Julie Benko on Starring in Theatre Raleigh's JANE EYRE
by Joshua Wright - May 17, 2024

We spoke to Julie Benko about starring in Jane Eyre opposite Matt Bogart and directed by Megan McGinnis. Jane Eyre is written by John Caird and Paul Gordon. 
Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut in Ayad Akhtar's MCNEAL Photo
Robert Downey Jr. to Make Broadway Debut in Ayad Akhtar's MCNEAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

This fall, Lincoln Center Theater will produce MCNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, starring Robert Downey Jr. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson to Lead Apple TV+ Thriller DOWN CEMETERY ROAD Photo
Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson to Lead Apple TV+ Thriller DOWN CEMETERY ROAD
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024

Apple TV+ has announced new thriller “Down Cemetery Road,” starring and executive produced by Emma Thompson who plays struggling Oxford private eye Zoë Boehm, alongside Ruth Wilson as Sarah Tucker, who becomes obsessed with the whereabouts of a child she believes to have gone missing.
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London Photo
Review Roundup: Ivo Van Hove, Rufus Wainwright Musical OPENING NIGHT Opens In London
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

Read reviews for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT a new musical with book by Ivo Van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, starring Sheridan Smith.
Full Cast Set For THE HUMAN BODY at the Donmar Warehouse Photo
Full Cast Set For THE HUMAN BODY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

 Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for the world première of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body.
Northern Stage Kicks Off 2024 With CONSTELLATIONS Photo
Northern Stage Kicks Off 2024 With CONSTELLATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024

Northern Stage kicks off 2024 with Nick Payne's award-winning 'Constellations'. Performances from January 24 to February 11, 2024 at the Byrne Theater, Barrette Center for the Arts. Directed by Sarah Elizabeth Wansley.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ruth Wilson been in?

Ruth Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ruth Wilson been in?

Ruth Wilson has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Ruth Wilson's first West End show?

Ruth Wilson's first West End show was Anna Christie which opened in 2011

What awards has Ruth Wilson been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for King Lear, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for King Lear, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for King Lear, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Hedda Gabler, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Constellations, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Constellations, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Constellations, Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for Anna Christie and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.

What awards has Ruth Wilson won?

Ruth Wilson has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in Constellations. She also received the Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in Anna Christie, as well as the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for A Streetcar Named Desire.

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