11 actors have played Desdemona in Othello.
| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Blanche Cholet | Off-Broadway Othello | 1953 |
| Flora Elkins | Off-Broadway Othello | 1964 |
| Julienne Marie | Off-Broadway Othello | 1964 |
| Mary Carney | Off-Broadway Othello | 1978 |
| Frances Conroy | Off-Broadway Othello | 1979 |
| Olivia Birkelund | Off-Broadway Othello | 1990 |
| Kathryn Meisle | Off-Broadway Othello | 1991 |
| Kate Forbes | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Sara Mayer | Off-Broadway Othello | 2005 |
| Juliet Rylance | Off-Broadway Othello | 2009 |
| Heather Lind | Off-Broadway Othello | 2018 |
Other Roles in Othello
| Role | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| Barbantio | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Bianca | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Brabantio's Attendant/Cyprus Drummer/Soldier | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Brabantio's Attendant/First Gentleman of Cyprus | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Brabantio's Attendant/Second Gentleman of Cyprus | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Brabantio's Attendant/Soldier | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Cassio | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Desdemona | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Duke of Venice | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Emilia | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Gratiano | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Iago | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Lodovico | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Montano | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Othello | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Roderigo | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Venetian Officer/Duke's Officer/Soldier | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Venetian Officer/Gentleman of Cyprus | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Venetian Officer/Soldier | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
“Desdemona” Also Appears In
| Production | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Othello (Shakespeare) | West End | 2025 |
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