Sandy Dennis
Birth Place: Hastings, NE, USA
Latest News on Sandy Dennis:
Tom Troupe, Star of Stage & Screen, Husband of Carole Cook, Has Passed (Jul 20, 2025)
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Antaeus Theatre Company (May 15, 2025)
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January (Nov 22, 2024)
Tom Troupe, Star of Stage & Screen, Husband of Carole Cook, Has Passed (Jul 20, 2025)
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Antaeus Theatre Company (May 15, 2025)
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January (Nov 22, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Splendor in the Grass
[ 1961 ] Kay
[ 1961 ] Kay
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
[ 1966 ] Honey
[ 1966 ] Honey
The Three Sisters
[ 1966 ] Irina
[ 1966 ] Irina
The Fox
[ 1967 ] Jill Banford
[ 1967 ] Jill Banford
Up the Down Staircase
[ 1967 ] Sylvia Barrett
[ 1967 ] Sylvia Barrett
Sweet November
[ 1968 ] Sara Deever
[ 1968 ] Sara Deever
That Cold Day in the Park
[ 1969 ] Frances Austen
[ 1969 ] Frances Austen
A Touch of Love
[ 1969 ] Rosamund
[ 1969 ] Rosamund
The Out of Towners
[ 1970 ] Gwen Kellerman
[ 1970 ] Gwen Kellerman
Mr. Sycamore
[ 1975 ] Jane Gwilt
[ 1975 ] Jane Gwilt
Nasty Habits
[ 1977 ] Winifred
[ 1977 ] Winifred
The Four Seasons
[ 1981 ] Anne Callan
[ 1981 ] Anne Callan
Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
[ 1982 ] Mona
[ 1982 ] Mona
976-EVIL
[ 1988 ] Aunt Lucy
[ 1988 ] Aunt Lucy
Another Woman
[ 1988 ] Claire
[ 1988 ] Claire
Parents
[ 1989 ] Millie Dew
[ 1989 ] Millie Dew
The Indian Runner
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Roberts
[ 1991 ] Mrs. Roberts
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Sandy Dennis, Any Wednesday
winner
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Sandy Dennis, A Thousand Clowns
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1961 - Performance
Sandy Dennis, Face of a Hero
News
Tom Troupe, Star of Stage & Screen, Husband of Carole Cook, Has Passed
by Emmy Rice - Jul 20, 2025
Tom Troupe, actor, director, and writer who was married to the late Carole Cook, has passed away at the age of 97. He began acting in local theater productions before moving to New York City in 1948.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 20, 2025
Tom Troupe, actor, director, and writer who was married to the late Carole Cook, has passed away at the age of 97. He began acting in local theater productions before moving to New York City in 1948.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Antaeus Theatre Company
by Harker Jones - May 15, 2025
Director Carolyn Ratteray infuses the poignant memory play with shards of humor that undermine the story’s power and its heartbreak
by Harker Jones - May 15, 2025
Director Carolyn Ratteray infuses the poignant memory play with shards of humor that undermine the story’s power and its heartbreak
Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024
Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024
Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Steve Carell Joins Tina Fey in Netflix's THE FOUR SEASONS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024
According to multiple reports, Steve Carell has closed a deal which would reunite him with Tina Fey in a television remake of The Four Seasons from Netflix. The Office alum will star in the remake of Alan Alda's 1981 feature, who will star alongside Tina Fey in the series. Fey co-created the adaptation with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, whom she worked with on 30 Rock. The film is set to go into production later this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2024
According to multiple reports, Steve Carell has closed a deal which would reunite him with Tina Fey in a television remake of The Four Seasons from Netflix. The Office alum will star in the remake of Alan Alda's 1981 feature, who will star alongside Tina Fey in the series. Fey co-created the adaptation with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, whom she worked with on 30 Rock. The film is set to go into production later this year.
5 & DIME New Musical Will Make World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The World Premiere of 5 & Dime, a new musical based on the classic play Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, will be produced by Tony Award recipient theatre company TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The World Premiere of 5 & Dime, a new musical based on the classic play Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, will be produced by Tony Award recipient theatre company TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Walnut Street Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Jan 26, 2024
It’s 23 years into George and Martha’s minefield marriage, and passion has long since cooled into contempt The play is a cruel and competitive game of escalating insults between career-stalled history professor George (a riveting Greg Wood) and Martha (a boozy and absolutely compelling Susan Riley Stevens),
by Greer Firestone - Jan 26, 2024
It’s 23 years into George and Martha’s minefield marriage, and passion has long since cooled into contempt The play is a cruel and competitive game of escalating insults between career-stalled history professor George (a riveting Greg Wood) and Martha (a boozy and absolutely compelling Susan Riley Stevens),
Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!
Review: Promising 5 & DIME: A NEW MUSICAL Plays Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 13, 2023
Now the property is evolving into a musical. And you know what? It works.
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 13, 2023
Now the property is evolving into a musical. And you know what? It works.
New Musical 5&DIME to be Presented at Joe's Pub in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023
Joe’s Pub will present two first-look performances of the new musical 5 & Dime, with a book by Ashley Robinson, music by Dan G. Sells and lyrics by transgender actress and activist, Shakina.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023
Joe’s Pub will present two first-look performances of the new musical 5 & Dime, with a book by Ashley Robinson, music by Dan G. Sells and lyrics by transgender actress and activist, Shakina.
The Ensemble Company To Present Explosive WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023
The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022. Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023
The Ensemble Company, now in their fifth year in residence at Penguin Point Productions located within the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2023 season with a production of Edward Albee's masterpiece, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which celebrated 60 years in 2022. Virginia Woolf is rescheduled from The Ensemble Company's 2022 season.
New York Talent Manager Bill Treusch Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City. Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Esteemed New York talent manager Bill Treusch died following a long illness on Tuesday, November 15th in New York City. Born March 16, 1942, Bill lived his life in New York City. Bill was a beloved brother, uncle, manager, mentor, and friend wholeaves behind a wonderfully eclectic group of friends and colleagues.
The Ensemble Company celebrates 60 years of Edward Albee's VIRGINIA WOOL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
The Ensemble Company, the theatre company in residence at Penguin Point Productions located in the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2022 season—their fourth--with Edward Albee’s acclaimed masterwork, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, opening September 9th.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
The Ensemble Company, the theatre company in residence at Penguin Point Productions located in the Oviedo Mall, continues its 2022 season—their fourth--with Edward Albee’s acclaimed masterwork, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, opening September 9th.
The Marsh Hosts MarshStream International Solo Fest
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022
The Marsh announces the line-up for its second digital global festival, MarshStream International Solo Fest, presenting performers from across the nation and around the world in a three-day online marathon of 36 global works.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022
The Marsh announces the line-up for its second digital global festival, MarshStream International Solo Fest, presenting performers from across the nation and around the world in a three-day online marathon of 36 global works.
Queer|Art Announces Queer|Art|Film Winter 2022 Season at IFC Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022
Queer|Art, New York City’s home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced the upcoming Winter season of Queer|Art|Film, returning in person February 14th – May 9th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022
Queer|Art, New York City’s home for the creative and professional development of LGBTQ+ artists, has announced the upcoming Winter season of Queer|Art|Film, returning in person February 14th – May 9th.
Shakina Nayfack Will Reopen Feinstein's/54 Below With WHATEVER GETS YOU THROUGH IT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021
Shakina Nayfack announced today that her performance re-opening night of Feinstein's/54 Below will feature new songs from a musical collaboration with Dan. G. Sells, composer of the West End hit “Everybody's Talking About Jamie.”
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021
Shakina Nayfack announced today that her performance re-opening night of Feinstein's/54 Below will feature new songs from a musical collaboration with Dan. G. Sells, composer of the West End hit “Everybody's Talking About Jamie.”
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THREE SISTERS by Anton Chekhov
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 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 Anton Chekhov. Today's play, Three Sisters!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 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 Anton Chekhov. Today's play, Three Sisters!
New York's Leading LGBTQ Film Festival 'Newfest' Announces Full Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019
New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY, featuring an eclectic cast including Scott Evans (Netflix's “Grace and Frankie”), Kate Walsh (ABC's “Grey's Anatomy”), Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Buteau (Netflix's “Tales of the City”) and Augustus Prew (HIGH-RISE), and will close the festival with the New York premiere of Rodrigo Bellott's award-winning film TU ME MANQUES, which was recently announced as Bolivia's submission for Best International Feature Film selection for the 2019 Academy Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019
New York's leading LGBTQ film festival, NewFest, has announced the full lineup of their 31st annual celebration of the year's best LGBTQ films from around the world. As announced earlier this week, the festival will kick off the festival's 31st edition with the New York premiere of Mike Doyle's Manhattan-set ensemble rom-com SELL BY, featuring an eclectic cast including Scott Evans (Netflix's “Grace and Frankie”), Kate Walsh (ABC's “Grey's Anatomy”), Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Buteau (Netflix's “Tales of the City”) and Augustus Prew (HIGH-RISE), and will close the festival with the New York premiere of Rodrigo Bellott's award-winning film TU ME MANQUES, which was recently announced as Bolivia's submission for Best International Feature Film selection for the 2019 Academy Awards.
Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2019 Tony Nominees!
by Alan Henry - Apr 30, 2019
Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.
by Alan Henry - Apr 30, 2019
Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.
Theatre Artists Workshop Presents GOD OF CARNAGE
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2018
The Theatre Artists Workshop in Norwalk will present a staged reading of the Broadway hit 'God of Carnage' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, on November 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and November 18 at 3 p.m. Theatre Artists Workshop is located at 5 Gregory Boulevard in Norwalk. Reservations are recommended. The box office reservation line is: 203-854-6830. Suggested donation is $25 and will help to support the non-profit organization's future programming.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2018
The Theatre Artists Workshop in Norwalk will present a staged reading of the Broadway hit 'God of Carnage' by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, on November 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and November 18 at 3 p.m. Theatre Artists Workshop is located at 5 Gregory Boulevard in Norwalk. Reservations are recommended. The box office reservation line is: 203-854-6830. Suggested donation is $25 and will help to support the non-profit organization's future programming.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sandy Dennis been in?
Sandy Dennis has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Sandy Dennis been in?
Sandy Dennis has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Sandy Dennis been nominated for?
Sandy Dennis has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "Any Wednesday." Additionally, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in "A Thousand Clowns." Furthermore, she was recognized with a Theatre World Award for her performance in "Face of a Hero."
What awards has Sandy Dennis won?
Sandy Dennis has won several awards throughout her career. She received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for her performance in "Any Wednesday." Additionally, she won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in "A Thousand Clowns." She also received the Theatre World Award for her performance in "Face of a Hero."
Videos