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Victor Garber, with six Emmy® and four Tony® nominations to his credit, has been seen in some of the most memorable works of film, television and stage. He co-starred in Ben Affleck’s Academy Award®-winning film, Argo and portrayed San Francisco Mayor George Moscone in Gus Van Sant’s Academy Award®–nominated film Milk. Additional film credits include The First Wives Club, Sleepless in Seattle, Legally Blonde, and the Academy Award®-winning film Titanic. Mr. Garber has co-starred with Ryan Reynolds in Self-Less and with Emily Blunt in Sicario.



For his work on television, Mr. Garber has been nominated for six Emmy® Awards, including three for the ABC drama “Alias,” two for comedic guest-star roles on “Frasier” and “Will & Grace,” and a nomination for his portrayal of Sid Luft in the television movie “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows.” He currently has recurring roles on “Power” on Starz, “The Orville” on Fox, “The Flash” on CW and has guest starred on Showtime’s Lisa Kudrow comedy, “ Web Therapy”, “The Big C”, “Nurse Jackie”, “Damages” and “Glee” and starred in CW’s “Legends of Tomorrow”, NBC’s drama “Deception” , ABC’s “Eli Stone,” and “Justice” on Fox. Other television credits include ABC musicals “Annie, “ “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, ” and “Meredith Willson’s The Music Man.”

Mr. Garber earned four Tony® nominations for his work in Damn Yankees, Lend Me a Tenor, Deathtrap, and Little Me. He performed in the workshops of Sondheim’s Assassins and Wiseguys as well as in the Tony Award®–winning play Art. His stage credits also include the original Broadway productions of Arcadia, The Devil’s Disciple, Noises Off, and Sweeney Todd. Additionally, Mr. Garber garnered rave reviews in Sondheim’s Follies for City Center Encores! And most recently, Present Laughter, directed by the late Nicholas Martin. At Circle in the Square, he appeared in Tartuffe (1977), You Never Can Tell (1986-1987) and The Devil’s Disciple (1988-1989).

He was recently seen in the Broadway hit, Hello Dolly!, playing Horace Vandergelder opposite Bernadette Peters.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Horace Vandergelder [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Garry Essendine


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2006
John P. Wintergreen


[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Wilson Mizner


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Serge


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Bernard Nightingale


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Applegate


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Edwin Forrest


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1990
John Wilkes Booth


[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 1990
Franklin Shepard


[New York]
Reading, 1989
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Max


[Broadway]
1988
Richard Dudgeon


[Off-Broadway]
1988
Men


[Broadway]
1986
Dr. Valentine


[Broadway]
1983
Garry Lejeune


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1982
Fred Poitrine

Noble Eggleston, Val du Val, Fred Poitrine

Val du Val

Noble Eggleston

Noble Junior

Noble Eggleston, Val du Val, Fred Poitrine

Val du Val

Fred Poitrine

Noble Eggleston

Noble Junior

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1979
Vernon Gersch


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Anthony Hope


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Vernon Gersch [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
1978
Clifford Anderson


[Broadway]
1977


[Broadway]
1977
Mark (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe) [Replacement]

(St. Louis, MO (Regional)) [Replacement]

(Standby) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Sammy


[Off-Broadway]
1973
Osvald Alving


Movies

Godspell
[ 1973 ] Jesus
Monkeys in the Attic
[ 1974 ] Eric
I'll Never Get to Heaven
[ 1992 ] Eric Hoskins
Light Sleeper
[ 1992 ] Tis Brüg
Life with Mikey
[ 1993 ] Brian Spiro
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Greg
Exotica
[ 1994 ] Harold, Francisbrother
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] Irate Neighbor
Kleptomania
[ 1995 ] Morgan Allen
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Tim
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Bill Atchison
Titanic
[ 1997 ] Thom Andrews
External Affairs
[ 1999 ] Harry Raymond
Legally Blonde
[ 2001 ] Professor Callahan
Home Room
[ 2002 ] Det. Martin Van Zandt
Tuck Everlasting
[ 2002 ] Robert Foster
Milk
[ 2008 ] Mayor Moscone
You Again
[ 2010 ] Mark
Take Me Home
[ 2011 ] Arnold
The Entitled
[ 2011 ] Bob Vincent
Kung Fu Panda 2
[ 2011 ] Mter Rhino
Argo
[ 2012 ] Ken Taylor
Moving Day
[ 2012 ] Wilf
Continuum
[ 2013 ] Sal
Big Game
[ 2014 ] Vice President
Consumed
[ 2015 ] Dan Conway
Sicario
[ 2015 ] Dave Jennings
Self/less
[ 2015 ] Martin
Rebel in the Rye
[ 2017 ] Sol
Dark Waters
[ 2019 ] Phil Donnelly
Funny Face
[ 2020 ] Developer's Father
Happiest Season
[ 2020 ] Ted
The Gettysburg Address
[ 2024 ] William Saunders
Fly Me to the Moon
[ 2024 ] Senator Hedges
The Gettysburg Address
[ 2025 ] William Saunders (voice)

TV Shows

Alias
Jack Bristow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Dr. Martin Stein, Firestorm
E.N.G.
Adam Hirsch
Eli Stone
Jordan Wethersby
Family Law
Harry Svensson
Justice
Ron Trott
Power
Simon Stern
Power Book II: Ghost
Simon Stern
ReGenesis
Olivier Roth
Republic of Doyle
Garrison Steele
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Dennis Widmer
The Flash
Dr. Martin Stein
The Orville
Admiral Halsey
The Outer Limits
Dr. Edward Normandy
Web Therapy
Kip Wallice
American Horror Stories
David Woodrow Randolph
Family Law
[ 2021-2024 ] Harry Svensson
And Just Like That...
[ 2021-2025 ] Mark Kasabian
Family Law
[ 2021-2025 ] Harry Svensson

Awards and Nominations


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2018 - John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre

Victor Garber , Hello, Dolly!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Special Awards

Victor Garber, Art

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victor Garber , Damn Yankees

Helen Hayes Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

Victor GarberMerrily We Roll Along


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Victor GarberWenceslas Square

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Victor Garber, Lend Me a Tenor


winner
Obie Awards - 1988 - Performance

Victor Garber, Wenceslas Square

Drama Desk Awards - 1986 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Victor Garber, You Never Can Tell

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Victor Garber, Little Me

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Victor Garber, Deathtrap


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1973 - Performance

Victor Garber, Ghosts

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News


Jim Parsons Reveals Whether or Not Ariana Grande Has Come to Broadway’s TITANIQUE Yet
by Michael Gioia - Apr 23, 2026

Everyone, including Jim Parsons, is awaiting Ariana Grande’s arrival at Broadway’s St. James Theatre to support her brother, Frankie Grande, in Titaníque. 
GODSPELL Documentary to Hit Theaters This September
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the North American rights for the documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell. It will hit theaters this September.
Photos: Luke Evans Visits TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Luke Evans, who is making his Broadway debut this season in the role of  “Frank-N-Furter” in Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show, recently paid a visit to Titanique. Check out photos here!
Photos: JERSEY SHORE's Snooki & Angelina Visit TITANIQUE
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2026

Two special guests boarded the Ship of Dreams, when Jersey Shore's Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Angelina Pivarnick visited the cast of Titanique on Broadway! Check out the photo here!
Video: Jim Parsons Calls TITANIQUE 'The Most Fun I've Had Onstage' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

Jim Parsons is turning up the camp in Titanique, the musical comedy inspired by the film Titanic, soundtracked with the songs of Celine Dion. Watch his appearance on The View, where he speaks about dressing in drag for his role and reflects on playing Sheldon Cooper.
Video: TITANIQUE Red Carpet - This Show is 'Going to Save the World'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2026

Titanique has officially set sail on Broadway! The musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, and BroadwayWorld was with the company on the red carpet! Watch in this video.
Photos: The Cast of TITANIQUE Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026

Titanique, the musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet For TITANIQUE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2026

Titanique, inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, is now open on Broadway. Check out photos of the show's guests arriving on the red carpet here!
Photos: TITANIQUE Company Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 13, 2026

Titanique has set sail on Broadway! The musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: TITANIQUE Sets Sail on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2026

Today, exactly 114 years after RMS Titanic sank to to the bottom of the North Atlantic, Titanique arrives in New York City at last. The splash-hit musical comedy inspired by the 1997 film Titanic and powered by the songs of Céline Dion, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out what the critcis are saying about the production...
Photos: First Look at TITANIQUE on Broadway With Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons & More
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2026

Get a first look at production photos of Titanique on Broadway as it celebrates its opening night! The cast includes Marla Mindelle, Jim Parsons, Melissa Barrera, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande, Constantine Rousouli, John Riddle, and Layton Williams.
Video: DEATH OF A SALESMAN Celebrates Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The latest Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman celebrated its opening night this week at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre! Go inside the starry celebration in new video from inside the play's opening night bows!
Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Ramin Karimloo and More to Join Scott Ellis Tribute Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

Roundabout Theatre Company will present Dear Friend: A Tribute Concert for Scott Ellis, a special benefit concert, featuring Broadway stars including Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Ramin Karimloo and more.
Scott Hoying & Mark Hoying to Make Broadway Producing Debut With TITANIQUE
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Scott Hoying and Mark Hoying have joined the producing team of Titanique on Broadway. The Pentatonix star and his husband make their Broadway producing debut with the project.
Photos: Laurie Metcalf, Jacob Gutierrez, & More Attend BIG MISTAKES Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2026

On Monday, April 6, Netflix hosted the Big Mistakes World Premiere Event at the Paris Theatre in New York City. Check out photos from the red carpet featuring Broadway's Laurie Metcalf, Jacob Gutierrez, and more.
80th Annual Theatre World Awards Set For June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The 80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026 beginning at 2:00PM. Learn more about the upcoming awards ceremony here!
Shop TITANIQUE Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2026

Before Titanique officially has its opening night on April 12, buy merch from the new Broadway production! The show is offering a variety of apparel, a mug, tote bag, stress toy, hat, magnet, and more.
GODSPELL Documentary, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, & More Among Florida Film Festival Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 3, 2026

The Florida Film Festival has announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition, featuring a documentary about the original Toronto production of the musical Godspell, the dark comedy Over Your Dead Body, and more.
A Brief History of TITANIQUE: From Basement to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026

What do you say to taking chances on Broadway's kooky kraziest new musical?  Want to brush up on your Titanique knowledge before heading to the theater? Check out a timeline of the show's journey from basement to Broadway here!
Video: TITANIQUE Wishes Céline Dion a Happy Birthday During Curtain Call
by Michael Major - Mar 30, 2026

Titanique celebrated Céline Dion's birthday with a special curtain call performance! Led by Marla Mindelle as Dion, watch the cast of the new Titanic parody sing 'Happy Birthday' to the mother of the ship in a new video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Victor Garber been in?

Victor Garber has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Victor Garber been in?

Victor Garber has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Victor Garber been nominated for?

John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre (Theatre World Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Special Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Art , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Damn Yankees, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wenceslas Square, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Performance (Obie Awards) for Wenceslas Square, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for You Never Can Tell, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Me, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Deathtrap and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Ghosts.

What awards has Victor Garber won?

Victor Garber has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Theatre World Awards) for Hello, Dolly! and earned a Special Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Art. Additionally, Garber received the Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production award (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wenceslas Square. He also won Performance awards from both the Obie Awards and the Theatre World Awards for Wenceslas Square and Ghosts, respectively.

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