Norbert Leo Butz
Latest News on Norbert Leo Butz:
Marc Shaiman to Launch Book Tour for NEVER MIND THE HAPPY (Jan 8, 2026)
Norbert Leo Butz and More to Star in THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse (Jan 7, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards (Dec 29, 2025)
Marc Shaiman to Launch Book Tour for NEVER MIND THE HAPPY (Jan 8, 2026)
Norbert Leo Butz and More to Star in THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse (Jan 7, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards (Dec 29, 2025)
BIO
Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jacob
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis [Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]
Movies
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
Looking for an Echo
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Clay
[ 2007 ] Clay
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Steve
[ 2010 ] Steve
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
Disconnect
[ 2012 ] Peter
[ 2012 ] Peter
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
Good Posture
[ 2019 ] Neil
[ 2019 ] Neil
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Peanut
[ 2019 ] Peanut
Luce
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
Give or Take
[ 2020 ] Ted
[ 2020 ] Ted
Flag Day
[ 2021 ] Doc
[ 2021 ] Doc
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Rex
[ 2022 ] Rex
A Complete Unknown
[ 2024 ] Alan Lomax
[ 2024 ] Alan Lomax
TV Shows
Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale
Dr. Byron Hale
American Sports Story
Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick
Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Distinguished Performance Award
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Norbert Leo ButzBuicks
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not
Videos
Video: Jessica Phillips Sings WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Title Song
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-16 17:06:22
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About
by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-29 16:00:20
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-05 12:42:28
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 11:26:30
VIDEO: Chloë Sevigny Discusses RUSSIAN DOLL, THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-21 14:10:38
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
VIDEO: Brooks Ashmanskas is Bringing a Little Bit of Broadway to BETTER NATE THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-04-01 13:00:20
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Talks GIVE OR TAKE on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-02-13 16:00:20
VIDEO: Original Jamie & Cathy, Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy, Reunite to Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-24 06:08:05
BWW Exclusive: Watch Nick Cordero's Last Public Performance, 'Dear Hate'- The Single Is Available Now!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-20 08:01:00
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-08 07:58:03
Broadway Rewind: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Catches on at Bryant Park in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-20 17:01:00
VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford, Norbert Leo Butz, John Mulaney, and More Take Part in New Song 'The Radius of Love' About Staying Home
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-13 08:43:50
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Sings 'Fight the Dragons' From BIG FISH
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 09:18:39
News
Marc Shaiman to Launch Book Tour for NEVER MIND THE HAPPY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
Norbert Leo Butz and More to Star in THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear. The production will star Norbert Leo Butz and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear. The production will star Norbert Leo Butz and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Christopher J. Hanke, Norbert Leo Butz and More to Join BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Summit Health Cares' Broadway Rocks Cancer will take place at South Orange Performing Arts Center and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Summit Health Cares' Broadway Rocks Cancer will take place at South Orange Performing Arts Center and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
The Colony Theatre has announced a new production of Catch Me If You Can, the musical, in 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
The Colony Theatre has announced a new production of Catch Me If You Can, the musical, in 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more.
BWW Q&A: Jessica Phillips Talks WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 16, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
Original 'Fiyero' Norbert Leo Butz Sees WICKED For the First Time in 20 Years
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2025
Broadway's original 'Fiyero,' Norbert Leo Butz, returned to the Gershwin Theatre to catch a performance of the long-running musical, his first time seeing the production in over 20 years. See photos!
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2025
Broadway's original 'Fiyero,' Norbert Leo Butz, returned to the Gershwin Theatre to catch a performance of the long-running musical, his first time seeing the production in over 20 years. See photos!
Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at The Marriott Theatre is a Groovy, Far Out Nod to 60's Pop Culture
by James Lindhorst - Sep 4, 2025
Marriott Theater’s production of Catch Me If You Can works on every level. It is funny and ridiculously entertaining. The cast has immense chemistry, and their execution of the material is next level. It’s a Broadway quality production and is as close to musical theater perfection as a show can be. It could easily be transferred from Chicago to New York’s Circle in the Square as is, and it would likely outperform the original Broadway run. It is just that good. Stopping short of using the must see cliché that was mentioned earlier, its highly recommended that if you are within a five-hour drive of Chicago, that you buy a ticket, jump in your car, make the drive and see this absolute gem of a show. It will likely be the among the best musicals you will see this year.What did our critic think of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre?
by James Lindhorst - Sep 4, 2025
Marriott Theater’s production of Catch Me If You Can works on every level. It is funny and ridiculously entertaining. The cast has immense chemistry, and their execution of the material is next level. It’s a Broadway quality production and is as close to musical theater perfection as a show can be. It could easily be transferred from Chicago to New York’s Circle in the Square as is, and it would likely outperform the original Broadway run. It is just that good. Stopping short of using the must see cliché that was mentioned earlier, its highly recommended that if you are within a five-hour drive of Chicago, that you buy a ticket, jump in your car, make the drive and see this absolute gem of a show. It will likely be the among the best musicals you will see this year.What did our critic think of CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Marriott Theatre?
New Musical WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND Comes to Theatre Raleigh
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
Theatre Raleigh will continue its 2025 season with the developmental production of 'What We Leave Behind,' a powerful and deeply personal new musical exploring love, resilience and the impact of chronic illness on family.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?
Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?
Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Norbert Leo Butz been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thou Shalt Not , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Last 5 Years and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thou Shalt Not.
What awards has Norbert Leo Butz won?
Norbert Leo Butz has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for My Fair Lady. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards for Catch Me If You Can. For Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, he earned the Best Leading Actor in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Actor - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Buicksand and the Outstanding Actor - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Last 5 Years.
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