Sam Rockwell
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Date of Birth:
November 05, 1968 (54)
Birth Place: Daly City, CA, USA
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Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell has established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation with an array of emotionally searing and complex roles defining his body of work. Rockwell won the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critics Choice, and ...
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Sam Rockwell Biography
Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell has established himself as one of the most versatile actors of his generation with an array of emotionally searing and complex roles defining his body of work. Rockwell won the Academy Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critics Choice, and Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Officer Dixon in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, opposite Frances McDormand. This year, he was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for his performance as George W. Bush in Adam McKay’s Vice, starring opposite Christian Bale and Amy Adams.Most recently, Rockwell received an Emmy Award nomination for his work as Bob Fosse in FX’s “Fosse/Verdon” opposite Michelle Williams. He recently appeared in the film Jojo Rabbit and in Clint Eastwood’s The Ballad of Richard Jewell alongside Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, Kathy Bates and Paul Walter Hauser. Off the screen, Rockwell has appeared on stage in a number of theatrical productions, including his most recent performance in Sam Shepherd’s Broadway play Fool for Love alongside Nina Arianda.
Additional stage credits include Martin McDonagh’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of A Behanding in Spokane opposite Christopher Walken; the world premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ The Last Days of Judas Iscariot directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman; and the off-Broadway production of Mike Leigh’s fiercely comic Goose-Pimples. Rockwell is known for his standout performances in an array of noteworthy films, including George Clooney’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind; Ridley Scott’s Matchstick Men; Martin McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths; Jon Favreau’s Cowboys & Aliens; Tony Goldwyn’s Conviction; Kirk Jones’ Everybody’s Fine; Garth Jennings’s Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy; the Russo Brothers’ Welcome to Collinwood; David Mamet’s Heist; Dean Parisot’s Galaxy Quest; Michael Hoffman’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; John Duigan’s Lawn Dogs; and his feature film debut in Victor Salva’s slasher, Clownhouse.
Sam Rockwell Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
Sam Rockwell, American Buffalo | ||
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | ||
Sam Rockwell, American Buffalo | ||
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
Sam Rockwell, Fool for Love |
Sam Rockwell News

by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023
The full cast has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming world premiere, The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2022
Glee's Darren Criss is set to make his Ridgefield Playhouse debut, just in time to get audiences in the holiday spirit! His tour “A Very Darren Crissmas” takes its title from his album of the same name, his first-ever full-length musical project.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022
Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago, Darren Criss has made his unique mark in the entertainment industry - across stage and screen, for music and acting. His first-ever full-length musical project, the album A Very Darren Crissmas, includes a wildly eclectic collection of songs from big band Christmas classics to novelty tunes to modern-day folk-pop ballads.

by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022
Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor, singer and Glee favorite, Darren Criss, will make his Ridgefield Playhouse debut to celebrate the holiday season! He'll bring “A Very Darren Crissmas” to Ridgefield for his only Connecticut performance on Friday, December 16 at 8pm, as part of the Teed & Brown Broadway & Cabaret Series.

by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2022
HBO has announced a new stand-up comedy special featuring Marc Maron. The special, which will feature new material, will be taped in front of a live audience at New York City’s Town Hall. Marc Maron has four stand-up specials including “More Later” (2015) on Epix, and “Thinky Pain” (2013), “Marc Maron: Too Real” (2017) and “End Times Fun” (2020)

by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2022
Searchlight Pictures presents the witty whodunnit murder mystery, See How They Run from BAFTA-winning director Tom George and screenwriter Mark Chappell. Join the dynamic ensemble cast, led by Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan, in a suspenseful and comedic journey, described by critics as “a tongue-in-cheek murder mystery” (Tom Gliatto, People).

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2022
Emmy-winning actor-comedian Paul Reiser is heading to The Bushnell's intimate Belding Theatre on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00pm. From standup to Stranger Things, Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific talents.

by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022
It was announced that, alongside two already sold out stand-up dates in London this October, Marc Maron will welcome fellow comedian, writer and film-maker, David Baddiel for the first ever UK live recording of his hit podcast, WTF with Marc Maron on Wednesday 19th October at London's Bloomsbury Theatre.
Sam Rockwell Videos


by Michael Major - Jul 18, 2022
A new CBS Mornings segment explored the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, whose lives are the subject of a new docu-series, the Last Movie Stars. The segment featured interviews with Ethan Hawke, the series director, and Clea Newman, the couple's daughter. Watch the new clip now!


by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2022
Watch the trailer for the new West End murder mystery film See How They Run, starring Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan. The film takes place in the West End of 1950s London, as plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after the film’s Hollywood director is murdered.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 9, 2022
Leading up to the 75th Annual Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld is getting up close and personal with the nominees. Today we're studying up on Sam Rockwell! 'This is a win for the whole play,' said Sam. 'We're up for Best Revival! It's already a win for Laurence [Fishburne] and Darren [Criss] and Neil [Pepe] and I.'


by Michael Major - May 11, 2022
Sam Rockwell sat down with Seth Meyers on Late Night last night to discuss how he celebrated his recent Tony nomination for American Buffalo. Rockwell also discussed the extra pressure of performing with a Tony nomination, his theatrical background, and the recent audience disruptions at American Buffalo.


by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2022
Anthony Ramos sat down with James Corden on the Late Late Show to discuss his new film, Bad Guys, revealing that a portion of his voiceover recording process was done in his apartment. Ramos also discusses his warm-ups, his hype-man brother, and more in the new interview. Watch the new video now!


by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2022
Sam Rockwell appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss his new role in American Buffalo on Broadway. Rockwell discussed growing his mustache for the role, performing in front of his famous friends in the audience, and how he and Laurence Fishburne rehearsed the play throughout the pandemic.


by Opening Night - Apr 15, 2022
Just last night, David Mamet's American Buffalo opened on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street), exactly two years after it was originally scheduled to open, starring Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 22, 2022
Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss will star in the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, directed by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow, A Life in the Theatre). Performances for American Buffalo will begin today, March 22, 2022.


by TV - Press Previews - Feb 27, 2020
Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, which begins previews on March 24, 2020 with an official opening on April 14, 2020 at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street). This is a 16-week limited engagement through July 12, 2020. 'It's a great play,' says star, Sam Rockwell. 'It's like a filet mignon. It's got no fat on it. It's lean and mean!'


by Stage Tube - Dec 13, 2019
Late Late Show guest host Jeff Goldblum welcomes his guests Camila Morrone and Sam Rockwell, and turns his attention to Sam's portrayal of Bob Fosse in 'Fosse/Verdon' -- including Sam flexing his dancing ability, and showing off his legs thanks to lots of scenes wearing shorts.