Tracy Letts
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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 from his own plays: BUG and Killer Joe, both directed by William Friedkin, and August: Osage County directed by John Wells. In 2019, Letts was seen portraying Henry Ford II in James Mangold’s Academy Award-nominated racing drama “Ford v Ferrari,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. He also starred in the Academy nominated and critically-acclaimed adaption of Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.”
Upcoming, Letts will star opposite Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck in the 20th Century Studios thriller “Deep Water.” Letts stars and also penned the screenplay for the film adaptation of A.J. Finn’s best-seller, The Woman in the Window, released on Netflix.
Steppenwolf production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts will make its return to Broadway in March 2022. The play, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Drama, shows the inner workings of a city council meeting in the fictional town of Big Cherry. Other recent stage projects include Letts’s play Linda Vista, which saw a successful limited run at Broadway’s Hayes Theatre in late 2019.
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,” which 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 Photos
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Theatre Marquee for "The Minutes" by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and Tony-winning director Anna D. Shapiro starring Armie Hammer, Jessie Mueller, & Blair Brown at the Cort Theatre on January 13, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
01/14/2020
From: Up On The Marquee: Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES Comes to Broadway
Michael Hayden, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Hampton Fluker, Francesca Carpanini, Tracy Letts, Annette Bening, Benjamin Walker, Jenni Barber, Monte Green, Alexander Bello and Nehal Joshi during the Broadway Opening Night Curtain Call for "All My Sons" at The American Airlines Theatre on April 22, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Director Sam Gold, Tracy Letts, Toni Collette, Marisa Tomei, Michael C. Hall and Playwright Will Eno during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for ''The Realistic Joneses'' at the Lyceum Theatre on April 6, 2014 in New York City.
Date:
04/07/2014
From: Photo Coverage: THE REALISTIC JONESES Cast Takes Opening Night Bows!
(left to right) Ensemble member Francis Guinan, Patrick Andrews and ensemble member Tracy Letts in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of American Buffalo by David Mamet, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Date:
01/05/2010
From: Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Theatre's AMERICAN BUFFALO Now Playing Thru February 14
(left to right) Patrick Andrews with ensemble members Tracy Letts (back) and Francis Guinan in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of American Buffalo by David Mamet, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Date:
01/05/2010
From: Photo Flash: Steppenwolf Theatre's AMERICAN BUFFALO Now Playing Thru February 14
Tracy Letts STAGE CREDITS
Tracy Letts Productions
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Tracy Letts Movies
[1988]Paramedics Van Owner
[1992]Straight Talk Sean
[1997]Chicago Cab Sports Fan
[1998]U.S. Marshals Sheriff Poe
[1999]Guinevere Zack
[2006]Bug writer
[2011]Killer Joe writer
[2013]August: Osage County writer
[2015]The Big Short Lawrence Fields
[2016]Wiener-Dog Danny
[2016]Indignation Dean Caudwell
[2016]Elvis & Nixon John Finlator
[2016]Christine Michael
[2016]Imperium Dall Wolf
[2017]The Lovers Michael
[2017]Lady Bird Larry McPherson
[2017]The Post Fritz Beebe
[2019]Little Women Mr. Dhwood
[2019]Ford v Ferrari Henry Ford II
[2020]French Exit Franklin Price
[2021]The Woman in the Window writer
[2022]Deep Water Don Wilson
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
Tracy Letts, The Minutes
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
Tracy Letts, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Tracy Letts, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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
Tracy Letts, August: Osage County
The Pulitzer Prize - 2008 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Tracy Letts, August: Osage County
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play
Tracy Letts, August: Osage County
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Play
Tracy Letts, August: Osage County
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Tracy Letts, Bug
The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Tracy LettsMan from Nebraska
The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Tracy LettsMan from Nebraska
Tracy Letts Videos
VIDEO: From Schitt's Creek to Big Cherry- Meet THE MINUTES Star Noah Reid
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2022
VIDEO: All New Trailer For AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY at San Jose Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022
VIDEO: Rehearsal Footage of David Mamet's THE WOODS at Southwark Playhouse
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 19, 2022
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 7, 2020
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 18, 2020
Broadway Rewind: Broadway Comes Out to Celebrate Living Legend, Chita Rivera!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2020
VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Band Releases New Music Video For 'Come Talk to Me'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2020
BWW TV: See Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood in Rehearsal for Steppenwolf's Debut of Tracy Letts' Play BUG
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 24, 2020
Tracy Letts News
Playhouse On The Square Reveals NewWorks@TheWorks Winners
The winners of Playhouse on the Square's NewWorks@TheWorks competition have been announced. Find out who will be showcasing their new works in this exciting event.
APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March
Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Theatre Aspen to Present First-Ever Winter Season Featuring Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES
Theatre Aspen announces their first-ever winter season, including Seth Rudetsky's 'Broadway Concert Series'. Get ready for an exciting lineup of performances.
John Goodman Joins The Rep's 'Rally for The Rep: A Holiday Benefit Experience'
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) will present Rally for The Rep: A Holiday Benefit Experience with celebrity guest John Goodman and a performance by The Lovettes on Sunday, December 17 at 7:30 pm at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.
Terry Spencer Hesser And Dexter Bullard Unite To Bring CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS Back To Chicago, November 24 - January 7
Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.
Meet the Cast of APPROPRIATE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
Appropriate officially begins previews tonight, November 29, and will officially open on Monday, December 18th for a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Appropriate here!
Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans & More to Star in THE APIARY at Second Stage Theater
Second Stage Theater has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey.
Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!
Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!
Full Cast Set for the Broadway Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed this weekend.
David Cromer Will Direct a Reading of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY
BroadwayWorld has learned that David Cromer will direct an industry reading of a new production of Tracy Letts' play August: Osage County. The reading will take place today, November 10, in New York City, presented by Jeffrey Richards.
Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala
Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!
Second Stage Theater to Present The Next Stage Festival Supporting Early Career Playwrights
Second Stage Theater will present its first ever NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS By Terry Spencer Hesser To Run At November 24- January 7
Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.
Complete Cast Set for APPROPRIATE at Second Stage Theater Starring Elle Fanning, Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll & More
The complete cast has been revealed for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer at Second Stage Theater.
Second Stage Theater's Sapphire Anniversary Gala Will Honor Sarah Paulson
Second Stage Theater’s Sapphire Anniversary Gala will honor Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winner Sarah Paulson, who will be appearing in Second Stage Theater’s upcoming Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer.
Tickets Now on Sale for IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY AT The Repertory Theater of St. Louis
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) presents It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play in place of previously announced A Christmas Carol this December 1- 23, 2023 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University.
The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood to Present Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES
Don't miss Tracy Letts' scathing and hilarious dark comedy 'The Minutes' at The Resident Theatre at Edge of the Wood. This play about small-town politics is a must-see for theater enthusiasts. Get your tickets now!
The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis Announces Changes To Season And Calls For Support From Community
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis announces changes to its season and calls for support from the community. The theater replaces its holiday production and cancels two shows due to a budget shortfall. 'Rally for The Rep' campaign launched to sustain the nonprofit theater.
Workshop Production of COME HERE TO ME to be Presented at Theater Lab
The Mill Theatre and Theaterlab present a workshop production of Come Here to Me, a new play by Dianne Nora and directed by Jaclyn Biskup. Performances begin November 1st, running through November 5th.
Tracy Letts FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tracy Letts's next show will be The Minutes which opens on 4/17/2022 on Broadway.
Tracy Letts has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Tracy Letts has not appeared in the West End
Tracy Letts has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. These include the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for their performances in "All My Sons," "The Realistic Joneses," and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" They were also nominated for the Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and the Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Letts received the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for their performance in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Letts has also been recognized for their work as a playwright. They won the Best New Play at the Olivier Awards, the Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for their play "August: Osage County." Additionally, Letts won the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for their play "Bug." They were also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for their play "Man from Nebraska." Overall, Tracy Letts has had a successful career in both acting and playwriting, with numerous nominations and wins for their work.
Tracy Letts has won several awards for the play "August: Osage County." These include the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Best Play award from the Tony Awards, and the Outstanding Play award from the Drama Desk Awards.
Tracy Letts has written 8 shows including Killer Joe (Playwright), Bug (Playwright), August: Osage County (Playwright), Superior Donuts (Playwright), Mary Page Marlowe (Author), Man from Nebraska (Playwright), The Minutes (Playwright), Linda Vista (Playwright).
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