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BIO

Sherman Howard has made his living as a professional actor doing theatre, film and television for more than 41 years.

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STAGE CREDITS

Titus Andronicus Titus Andronicus
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Marcus
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Tiger (Understudy)
All My Sons All My Sons
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Neighbor, Joe Keller (Understudy), Dr. Jim Bayliss (Understudy)
Inherit the Wind Inherit the Wind
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Townsperson, Monkey Man (Understudy), Henry Drummond (Understudy)

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Movies

Grace Quigley
[ 1984 ] Alan Howard Sherman
Day of the Dead
[ 1985 ] Bub Howard Sherman
The House on Carroll Street
[ 1988 ] Boria Howard Sherman
Casualties of War
[ 1989 ] Court Martial President
K-9
[ 1989 ] Dillon
Lethal Weapon 2
[ 1989 ] Hitman
Dark Angel
[ 1990 ] Victor Manning
Ricochet
[ 1991 ] Kiley
The Hit List
[ 1993 ] Bishop
Retroactive
[ 1997 ] Trooper
Dante's View
[ 1998 ] Jesus
The Man from Elysian Fields
[ 2001 ] Paul Pearson
Eulogy
[ 2004 ] Funeral Director
Debating Robert Lee
[ 2004 ] Mr. Moffat
You Belong to Me
[ 2007 ] Stuart
The Hudson Tribes
[ 2016 ] Abraham
Beyond the Night
[ 2018 ] Burg Connely

TV Shows

Jumanji
Van Pelt, Van Bentley
Law & Order
Josiah Bell
Superboy
Lex Luthor, Superboy, Clark Kent
Superman: The Animated Series
Preserver, Steppenwolf
Walker, Texas Ranger
Mr. Burrows, Sonny Lyle

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ALL THE WAY Civil Rights Drama Will Come to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Photo
ALL THE WAY Civil Rights Drama Will Come to The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present Robert Schenkkan's Tony Award-winning ALL THE WAY as part of its Revolutionary Voices series, featuring Sherman Howard as LBJ and R.J. Foster as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Video: Jimmy Kimmel Addresses Potential Equity Strike in Late-Night Monologue Photo
Video: Jimmy Kimmel Addresses Potential Equity Strike in Late-Night Monologue
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025

During Thursday night's monologue, Jimmy Kimmel addressed the potential strike that could occur if the Actors’ Equity Association and the Broadway League can't come to an agreement on terms for a new contract. Find out what he had to say here.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Times Square Casino Denied, Troubling Working Conditions at Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Times Square Casino Denied, Troubling Working Conditions at Des Moines Opera
by Alex Freeman - Sep 22, 2025

This week, we have the excitement of a new season alongside significant industry-wide challenges. As we look ahead to the new shows of the Fall Broadway season and celebrate programs designed to foster the next generation of artists and audiences, we also turn our attention to the crucial conversations happening behind the curtain. This edition highlights the pressing financial and labor issues shaping the theatre landscape, from a major union action in New York and difficult working conditions in the American heartland to the financial pressures facing venerable institutions abroad.
Carrie-Anne Ingrouille Will Direct and Choreograph LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Manchest Photo
Carrie-Anne Ingrouille Will Direct and Choreograph LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre.
The Educational Theatre Association Reveals 2025 Award Recipients For Excellence In T Photo
The Educational Theatre Association Reveals 2025 Award Recipients For Excellence In Theatre Education
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

The Educational Theatre Association has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and schools that have made exceptional contributions to theatre education.
EdTA Reveals 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Theatre Education Photo
EdTA Reveals 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Theatre Education
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025

The Educational Theatre Association has revealed the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and schools that have made exceptional contributions to theatre education. Learn more!
Prospect Musicals Launches Multi-Year Residency at Baruch PAC Photo
Prospect Musicals Launches Multi-Year Residency at Baruch PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Prospect Musicals is launching a new multi-year residency at Baruch Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to attend.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Music Documentary Coming from Questlove Photo
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Music Documentary Coming from Questlove
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 19, 2024

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” directed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Emmy Award-winner Oz Rodriguez, will premiere Jan. 27.
Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents The Defender Award to the Hightower Family Photo
Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Presents The Defender Award to the Hightower Family
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund bestowed The 2024 Defender Award upon Philip, Amy, and Max Hightower of Sherman, Texas, at the Dramatists Guild Awards Night held at Sony Hall in New York City. Learn more!
Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin Photo
Guthrie Theater to Present ON BECKETT Featuring Tony Award Winner Bill Irwin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for On Beckett, an Irish Repertory Theatre production produced by Octopus Theatricals. Learn how to purchase tickets!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS to Honor Warren Leight at Annual Event in October Photo
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS to Honor Warren Leight at Annual Event in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS' 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway event will honor playwright and screenwriter Warren Leight, a longtime supporter of the organization. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets!
Brooklyn Public Library and Friends of George's Will Receive 2023 Dramatists Legal De Photo
Brooklyn Public Library and Friends of George's Will Receive 2023 Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Defender Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the recipients of 2023 Defender Awards. By refusing to succumb to the banning of books and drag performances, both recipients are leaders in the fight against censorship and the repression of free speech that has overtaken parts of the country.
Howard Sherman Named Managing Director of Baruch Performing Arts Center Photo
Howard Sherman Named Managing Director of Baruch Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2023

Howard Sherman has been appointed Managing Director of the Baruch Performing Arts Center.
HAMILTON is Reviewing Unauthorized Changes Made by Texas Church Production to Decide Photo
HAMILTON is Reviewing Unauthorized Changes Made by Texas Church Production to Decide Further Action
by Team BWW - Aug 9, 2022

RGV Productions of The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries in McAllen, Texas performed an unauthorized, wildly edited version of Hamilton last week that has raised eyebrows across the country.
Texas Church Performs Unauthorized Version of HAMILTON with New Lyrics and Anti-LGBTQ Photo
Texas Church Performs Unauthorized Version of HAMILTON with New Lyrics and Anti-LGBTQ Sermon
by Team BWW - Aug 8, 2022

The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries performed an illegal version of Hamilton last week, which included changes to the text and lyrics and a post-show sermon with anti-LGBTQ messaging. The show has officially responded to the rights violation.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unions Get to Work, How EST Has Been Making Changes Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Unions Get to Work, How EST Has Been Making Changes
by Alex Freeman - Jul 18, 2022

Unions have been a central narrative of much of 2022 across many industries, and they took center stage last week in the performing arts industry as two Unions, Actors Equity and United Scenic Artists filed suit against the producers of Paradise Square. Across the river in New Jersey, the American Guild of Variety Artists added Medieval Times.
Canceled Production of BE MORE CHILL Revived at Turlock High School Photo
Canceled Production of BE MORE CHILL Revived at Turlock High School
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022

A previously canceled production of Joe Iconis' teen sci-fi musical, Be More Chill, has been reinstated at Turlock High School in California.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Hot Wing King, The Drama Book Shop, and an Update from o Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Hot Wing King, The Drama Book Shop, and an Update from our Audience Tracking Survey
by Alex Freeman - Jun 14, 2021

While audiences may still be waiting a bit for the rest of their family to get vaccinated (particularly families with children), they are starting to make plans to see shows later this year - making now a great time to start marketing your productions.
Social Roundup: The Theater Community Gathers for a March on Broadway Photo
Social Roundup: The Theater Community Gathers for a March on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 22, 2021

A March on Broadway was held today, April 22. See tweets, photos, and videos from those in attendance at today's event.
The 15 Best Theater Tweets from Theater Stars and Fans This Week Photo
The 15 Best Theater Tweets from Theater Stars and Fans This Week
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 2, 2021

We're rounding up # tweets from the week of 3/29/2021 to 4/2/2021 from Broadway stars and theater fans!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sherman Howard been in?

Sherman Howard has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sherman Howard been in?

Sherman Howard has not appeared in the West End.

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