8 actors have played Othello in Othello.
| Performer | Production | Opened |
|---|---|---|
| James Earl Jones | Off-Broadway Othello | 1964 |
| Earle Hyman | Off-Broadway Othello | 1978 |
| Keith David | Off-Broadway Othello | 1979 |
| Raul Julia | Off-Broadway Othello | 1979 |
| Michael Rogers | Off-Broadway Othello | 1990 |
| Raul Julia | Off-Broadway Othello | 1991 |
| Keith David | Off-Broadway Othello | 2001 |
| Kevin Kaine | Off-Broadway Othello | 2005 |
| John Douglas Thompson | Off-Broadway Othello | 2009 |
| Chukwudi Iwuji | 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 |
“Othello” Also Appears In
| Production | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Othello (Shakespeare) | West End | 2025 |
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