Cherry Jones
Birth Place: Paris, TN, USA
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BIO
Cherry Jones is a Tony and Emmy-winning American actress best known for her work in theatre and television. Most recently, she appeared on Broadway in THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT opposite Daniel Radcliffe and Bobby Cannavale. She made her West End debut in the triumphant revival of Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which garnered seven Olivier Award nominations, including a nomination for Cherry for Best Actress. She is a five-time Tony Award nominee for her work on Broadway, winning the Award for the 1995 revival of THE HEIRESS and for the 2005 original production of DOUBT, for which she also won the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle and Obie Awards. Cherry is a founding member of the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Cherry was recently nominated for an Emmy for her role in SUCCESSION. She has received Emmy awards for her portrayal of 'Holly Maddox' in THE HANDMAID'S TALE and for playing 'U.S. President Allison Taylor' on the Fox series 24. More recently, she has had a recurring role on the Primetime Emmy Award-winning Amazon comedy-drama series TRANSPARENT, for which she was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series in 2015. She can also be seen in Channel 4's CHIMERICA opposite F. Murray Abraham and DEFENDING JACOB opposite Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery.
Cherry's film appearances include THE HORSE WHISPERER, ERIN BROCKOVICH, SIGNS, OCEAN'S TWELVE and most recently I SAW THE LIGHT opposite Tom Hiddleston, Tina Fey's WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, Sally Potter's black comedy THE PARTY, Amy Poehler's WINE COUNTRY, BOY ERASED alongside Lucas Hedges, Woody Allen's A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK, and MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN opposite Edward Norton.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1983 ] Secretary
[ 1986 ] Janice Eaton
[ 1986 ] Tina Crawford
[ 1987 ] Cindy Montgomery
[ 1987 ] Ginger McDonald
[ 1992 ] Patty
[ 1997 ] Lucy
[ 1998 ] Liz Hammond
[ 1999 ] Hallie Flanagan
[ 1999 ] Mimi
[ 1999 ] Mimi Barnes
[ 2000 ] Lizbeth Studevant
[ 2000 ] Pamela Duncan
[ 2000 ] Edie Bailey
[ 2001 ] Sandy Cataldi
[ 2002 ] Buggy
[ 2002 ] Officer Paski
[ 2004 ] Molly Star & Mrs. Caldwell
[ 2004 ] Mrs. Clack
[ 2005 ] Julia Tyler
[ 2008 ] President-Elect Allison Taylor
[ 2008 ]
[ 2009 ] Eleanor Roosevelt
[ 2009 ] Sister Joanne
[ 2011 ]
[ 2011 ] Mrs. Rose Ahern
[ 2011 ] Vice President
[ 2014 ] Mary
[ 2015 ] Lillie Williams
[ 2015 ] Ruth
[ 2016 ] Geri Taub
[ 2017 ] Martha
[ 2018 ] Dr. Muldoon
[ 2019 ] Gatsby's Mother
[ 2019 ] Gabby Horowitz
[ 2019 ] Faith Pruett
[ 2019 ] Lady Sunshine
[ 2021 ] Rachel Grover
[ 2022 ] Fiona
[ 2025 ] Ma Joad
[ 2025 ] Ma Joad
TV Shows
Tracy Kincaid
[ 1991-1992 ] Frankie
Tough Woman
Janet
Barbara Layton
[ 2004-2005 ] Sister Marie
[ 2009-2010 ] President Allison Taylor
Dr. Judith Evans
Marguerite Oswald
Susan
Dorothea Dix
Laurie Ann Hesby
Bridge Manager, New Mayor
Mel Kincaid
Nan Pierce
[ 2018-2019 ] Holly Maddox
[ 2015-2019 ] Leslie Mackinaw
Joanna Klein
Elizabeth Burdick
Susan Mulderick
[ 2023-2024 ] Victoria
[ 2023-2024 ] Victoria
[ 2017-2025 ] Holly Maddox
[ 2021-2025 ] Ambassador Quent
[ 2021-2025 ] Ambassador Quent
Awards and Nominations
Cherry Jones, The Glass Menagerie
winner
Cherry Jones, The Glass Menagerie
Cherry Jones, The Glass Menagerie
winner
Cherry JonesDoubt, A Parable
winner
Cherry Jones, Doubt
winner
Cherry Jones, Doubt
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Cherry Jones, Doubt
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Cherry Jones, Doubt
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Cherry Jones, Doubt
Cherry Jones, A Moon for the Misbegotten
winner
Cherry JonesPride’s Crossing
winner
Cherry Jones, Pride's Crossing
winner
Cherry Jones, The Heiress
winner
Cherry Jones, The Heiress
winner
Cherry Jones, The Heiress
Cherry Jones, The Heiress
winner
Cherry Jones, The Heiress
Cherry Jones, Our Country's Good
Videos
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Finale
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-10 11:59:04
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 9
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-03 13:02:39
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 8
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-25 12:16:24
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 6
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 12:17:15
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 5
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-04 12:28:42
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 3
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-21 12:35:25
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of FOUNDATION Season 3 Episode 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-14 14:46:21
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Apple TV+'s FOUNDATION Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-08 17:20:05
Video: Watch Cherry Jones and Harry Treadaway in THE GRAPES OF WRATH Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-28 17:57:38
VIDEO: Watch Broadway Unite for the BROADWAY BACKWARDS Finale!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-04-01 09:38:52
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN Starring Edward Norton
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-22 15:01:45
VIDEO: Watch Casts of FLOWER DRUM SONG Reunite for Red Bucket Follies Opening Number!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-07 16:07:44
VIDEO: HAMILTON, THE LION KING, And More Take the Stage at BC/EFA Red Bucket Follies!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-05 17:23:21
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Bobby Cannavale Separates Fact from Fiction in His Career on Broadway and Beyond!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-11-11 13:00:50
TV: True Story- THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-10-19 15:24:40
VIDEO: Cherry Jones, Daniel Radcliffe, and Bobby Cannavale Play Fact Or Fiction on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-09-13 12:44:12
VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe Gives Al Roker Tips Ahead of His Run in WAITRESS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-09-13 10:47:39
Five Things We Learned From Daniel Radcliffe and the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT
by Stephi Wild - 2018-09-11 09:47:37
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Carlsbad Playreaders is inviting the community to a staged reading of The Lifespan of a Fact, the Broadway comedy by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2026
Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Every Brilliant Thing. Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is back on Broadway in this one-person production. Meet the cast of Every Brilliant Thing here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, starting with Tony Award-winner Daniel Radcliffe.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025
On Monday, November 3, Peacock celebrated the New York premiere screening of the Peacock original limited series, All Her Fault, starring and executive produced by Tony Award winner Sarah Snook. Check out photos from the evening here.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2025
Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 5, 2025
While a lot has been written about two handers, a term for two-person shows, less has been penned about three-handers. Yet, three-person plays are just as common a genre on Broadway as pieces with only two players. Currently, Art, by Yasmina Reza, is receiving an all-star revival at the Music Box.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025
At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, several Broadway performers and creatives were nominated for awards for their work in television, from acting accolades to recognition for excellence in writing. Find out about the winners here!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2025
Ahead of the season finale of “Foundation” season three, Apple TV+ has announced that the sci-fi epic has been renewed for a fourth season. Production is set to begin early 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the Season 3 finale of the critically acclaimed epic drama, “Foundation”. In the finale episode, Gaal and the Second Foundation take the fight to the Mule as Empire’s legacy suffers a catastrophic blow. Watch the clip!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 3, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek video from the ninth episode of the critically acclaimed epic drama, “Foundation” season three. In the episode, Gaal confronts the power of the Mule’s conversions, Dusk resorts to drastic measures, and Demerzel searches for clarity about the future. Check it out now!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the eighth episode of the critically acclaimed epic drama, “Foundation” season three. In the episode, Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus, Day faces judgment on Mycogen, and Dusk’s ascension looms. Watch the clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of the critically acclaimed epic drama, “Foundation” season three. In the episode, a long-awaited reunion turns violent, Day looks for Song, and on New Terminus, the Vault opens and the Mule takes aim. Watch the clip!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2025
Check out new photos from inside the Hamilten celebration! Yesterday, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Hamilton celebrated 10 years on Broadway with celebrations throughout the day.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for The Glass Menagerie, written by Tennessee Williams and the final production in The Rep's 2025 SummerStage season. Learn more!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek video from the fifth episode of the critically acclaimed epic drama, “Foundation” season three. Check out the clip now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the third episode of the critically acclaimed epic drama, “Foundation” season three. In the episode, an unexpected alliance is formed, Pritcher, Bayta, and Toran come face-to-face with the Mule, and Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance. Check out the clip!
by - Jul 16, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2025
Cole Escola has revealed their picks for an Oh, Mary! film adaptation, including Linda Hunt, Cherry Jones, and Miss Piggy doing Mary Todd Lincoln in a Muppets version.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2025
Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song revealed the 77th Primetime Emmy Award nominations on Tuesday morning. Nominees include Broadway's Cynthia Erivo, Jean Smart, Julie Andrews, Michael Urie, and more. Check out the full list!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cherry Jones has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
Cherry Jones has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Cherry Jones's first West End show was The Glass Menagerie which opened in 2017
Best Actress (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Doubt, A Parable , Best Leading Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Doubt, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten, Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Pride’s Crossing, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Pride's Crossing, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heiress, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Heiress , Best Actress - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Heiress, Best Off Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Heiress , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Heiress and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Our Country's Good.
Cherry Jones has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Outstanding Actress in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Glass Menagerie. For Doubt, she earned multiple accolades including Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards, Best Leading Actress in a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Play from the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Actress in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards. Additionally, she was honored with Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels and Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Pride’s Crossing. Cherry Jones also won the Outstanding Actress - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards and the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards for The Heiress. She further received Best Actress - Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for The Heiress.
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