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Tracy Letts is a multifaceted award-winning actor and playwright. Letts received the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play August: Osage County and a Tony Award for his portrayal of George in the revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He has written the screenplays of three films adapted ...
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Tracy Letts Biography
Tracy Letts is a multifaceted award-winning actor and playwright. Letts received the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play August: Osage County and a Tony Award for his portrayal of George in the revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He has written the screenplays of three films adapted from his own plays: Bug and Killer Joe, both directed by William Friedkin, and August: Osage County, directed by John Wells. Letts recently penned the screenplay for the film adaptation of A.J. Finn’s best-seller, The Woman in the Window, which will be released in theaters on May 15, 2020. Letts will next be seen in James Mangold’s racing drama Ford v Ferrari, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will be released on November 15th in theaters. In the film, Letts stars as Henry Ford II, (grandson of the founder of Ford Motor Company) who is overseeing the mission at Ford to build an automobile from scratch that can defeat Ferrari at the Le Mans race in France. He will also join Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck this November in the New Regency Thriller Deep Water.As a playwright, Tracy’s play The Minutes will make its Broadway premiere in 2020. With the announcement of The Minutes, Letts will have two plays with Broadway engagements this season. His play Linda Vista completed a successful run at Broadway’s Hayes Theater on November 10, 2019 and was a New York Times Critic's Pick. Linda Vista is a brutally comedic play about a 50-year-old divorcee in the throes of a mid-life spiral who starts on a path toward selfdiscovery—navigating blind dates, old friends, and new love. This January, Steppenwolf will feature a new production of his 1996 drama Bug starring ensemble member Carrie Coon. The production will run from January 23rd through March 20th.
In 2017, Letts appeared in Steven Spielberg’s The Post alongside Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. The film was selected as the Best Film of 2017 by the National Board of Review and nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture and for a Critics’ Choice Award in the category of Best Acting Ensemble. Also in 2017, Letts received critical acclaim for his performance opposite Saoirse Ronan in Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird. Lady Bird was selected as one of the Top Ten Films of 2017 by the National Board of Review, nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in the category of Best Ensemble and an Oscar in the category of Best Film. Additional film credits include The Lovers with Debra Winger which was nominated for a 2018 Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay; Antoni Campos’ biographical drama Christine, Indignation, James Schamus’ directorial debut and the Oscar nominated film The Big Short directed by Adam McKay.
On the small screen, Letts starred in the second season of HBO’s “Divorce” alongside Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon and Talia Balsam. In 2013 and 2014, Letts played CIA Director Andrew Lockhart on Showtime’s “Homeland.” The cast was nominated for a SAG Award in the category of Best Drama Ensemble in 2013. Tracy resides in Chicago with his wife, Carrie Coon and is an active member of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Tracy Letts Awards and Nominations
| Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Tracy Letts, All My Sons | ||
| The Pulitzer Prize - 2018 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama | ||
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| Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
| Tracy Letts, The Realistic Joneses | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
| Tracy Letts, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | ||
| Tracy Letts, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Play | ||
| Tracy LettsAugust: Osage County | ||
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Best Play  |
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| The Pulitzer Prize - 2008 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama |
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| Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Play |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - John Gassner Playwriting Award | ||
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| The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama | ||
| Tracy LettsMan from Nebraska | ||
| The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama | ||
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Tracy Letts News
SoHo Playhouse Announces the Return of FRINGE ENCORE SERIES 2022by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022
Darren Lee Cole, producing director of the not-for-profit, SoHo Playhouse has announced the homecoming of the International Fringe Encore Series. This year’s Series marks a return of the world’s best emerging theater to New York City and the SoHo Playhouse, with at least one production chosen from Fringe Festivals throughout North America.
Photos: 2022 Tony Awards Nominees Meet the Press- Part 2by Bruce Glikas - May 17, 2022
Tonys season is here at last! The nominations for the biggest Broadway awards ceremony were announced last week on Monday, May 9. Leading the pack was A Strange Loop with eleven nominations, followed closely by MJ and Paradise Square, with ten nominations each.
Alison Leiby's OH GOD, A SHOW ABOUT ABORTION Announces Extensionby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022
The limited engagement of Alison Leiby’s Oh God, A Show About Abortion has been extended through June 30 at the Cherry Lane Theatre.
Photos: Meet the 2022 Tony Awards Nominees!by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2022
Tonys season is here at last! The nominations for the biggest Broadway awards ceremony were announced last week on Monday, May 9. Leading the pack was A Strange Loop with eleven nominations, followed closely by MJ and Paradise Square, with ten nominations each.
Terry Nemeth, Publisher of Theatre Communications Group, to Retireby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022
Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for theatre, announced that publisher Terry Nemeth will be retiring in the fall of 2022. For almost 40 years, Nemeth has led TCG’s publishing programs, including TCG Books and American Theatre magazine.
Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba & More Join CLYBOURNE PARK Film Adaptionby Michael Major - May 11, 2022
Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba, Anthony Mackie, Martin Freeman, Nick Robinson, and Hillary Baack will star in a new film adaption of Bruce Norris' Claybourne Park. Tony-nominee Pam MacKinnon is also set to direct the new film. The play premiered on Broadway in 2012, winning the Tony Award for Best Play.
FAT HAM Wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Dramaby Team BWW - May 9, 2022
The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that Fat Ham has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: Selling Kabul, and Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord.
VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Live at 3pm!by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2022
The Pulitzer Prize Board today will present the 2022 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
Stidley Productions to Stage MR. YUNIOSHI, A One-Man Comedyby Marissa Tomeo - May 7, 2022
Stidley Productions, Ari Stidham and David Stidham are pleased to present J. Elijah Cho as 'Mr. Yunioshi' at the Soho Playhouse Huron Club, located at 15 Vandam St, New York, NY 10013. The one-hour one-man comedy opens Wednesday, May 18th 2022 at 7:00 pm and continues Wednesday through Sundays at 7:00 pm with Sunday Matinees at 3:00 pm through Sunday, May 29th 2022. All tickets are $35.00. Tickets can be purchases at the box office, online at www.MrYunioshi.com or by telephone at (212) 691-1555.
The Original Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Reunite For Two Weeks Onlyby Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022
The original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong are reprising their roles for two weeks as part of the production's current UK tour, 10 years after they first performed the play at The Old Red Lion Pub Theatre.
Tracy Letts Videos
VIDEO: From Schitt's Creek to Big Cherry- Meet THE MINUTES Star Noah Reidby BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
Television fans know and love him already as 'Patrick' from the smash hit Schitt's Creek. This season, Broadway audiences are loving Noah Reid all the more as the curious 'Mr. Peel' in Tracy Letts' The Minutes.
VIDEO: Inside Opening Night of THE MINUTESby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 18, 2022
Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway! All new footage has been released from the red carpet and curtain call. Check out the video here!
VIDEO: Watch Scenes from THE MINUTES on Broadwayby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 18, 2022
Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway! All new video has been released featuring clips from the show.
VIDEO: All New Trailer For AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at San Jose Stage Companyby Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022
San Jose Stage Company will present Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. Get a first look in the all new trailer here!
VIDEO: Meet the Cast of THE MINUTES on Broadwayby BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 15, 2022
In just a few thousand minutes, The Minutes will finally arrive on Broadway, where it is set to begin previews on Broadway on Saturday, April 2, 2022, and open on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Studio 54.
VIDEO: Rehearsal Footage of David Mamet's THE WOODS at Southwark Playhouseby Marissa Tomeo - Feb 19, 2022
David Mamet’s extraordinary 1977 ‘battle of the sexes’ play gets its 1st UK revival after 25 years, directed by Russell Bolam, at Southwark Playhouse from Thursday 24 February to Saturday 26 March, 2022.
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 7, 2020
Tune in right here as he chats with Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Jessie will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 8 (8pm) and Monday, November 9 (3pm).
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOWby Stage Tube - Sep 18, 2020
Stephen's good friend Sarah Paulson makes her fifth appearance on the show, commiserating with our host about the challenges of performing without an audience and their shared love for Cate Blanchett.
Broadway Rewind: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Living Legend, Chita Rivera!by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 4, 2020
'This episode of Broadway Rewind is such a treat', says BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge, 'because it has CHITA!' We also visit with the cast of Tom Stoppard's play, Rock N' Roll which starred Brian Cox, Rufus Sewell, but we start things off ay the first day of rehearsal for Tracy Letts' groundbreaking play, August: Osage County, which came to Broadway following a sold-out run at Steppenwolf.
VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Band Releases New Music Video For 'Come Talk to Me'by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2020
Stage and screen star Michael C. Hall is now fronting a band! The Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum are made up of Michael plus two musicians he met on the set of Broadway's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen.
