Birth Place: Topeka, KS, USA
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Jayne Houdyshell began her acting career performing a wide range of plays in regional theaters across the country. In 2016, she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her work in The Humans. Other honors for her stage performances include two Drama Desk Awards and two Obie Awards. Houdyshell’s film credits include The Humans, Little Women, Downsizing, The Chaperone, and Garden State. She can currently be seen in the Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building.
From: Photo Blast From The Past: 2012 Tony Nominees - The Woman
From: Photo Coverage: Project Shaw Presents GREAT CATHERINE & ANNAJANSKA
From: Photo Coverage: Cerveris, Houdyshell et al. Lead Project Shaw's MAN AND SUPERMAN
[2002]Maid in Manhattan Carmen
[2002]Changing Lanes Miss Tetley
[2004]King of the Corner Louise
[2004]Garden State Mrs. Lubin
[2005]Trust the Man Sex Addicts Leader
[2005]Road Postal Clerk, Gun Shop
[2006]The Immaculate Misconception Sister Patricia
[2006]Things That Hang from Trees Pam Dupont
[2009]Everybody's Fine Alice
[2010]Morning Glory Stage Manager
[2010]The Bounty Hunter Landlady
[2014]Romeo and Juliet Nurse
[2014]Lucky Stiff Harry's Landlady
[2017]Downsizing Paul's Mother
[2018]The Chaperone Sister Delores
[2019]Little Women Hannah
[2021]The Humans Deirdre
[2022]Causeway Sharon
Law & Order Madelyn Roberts
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Judge Ruth Linden, Ruth Linden
Only Murders in the Building Bunny Folger
The Good Fight Renée, Renée Rampling
Jayne Houdyshell, The Music Man
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll's House, Part 2
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, The Humans
Jayne Houdyshell, Follies
Jayne Houdyshell, Follies
Jayne HoudyshellCoraline
Jayne Houdyshell, Coraline
Jayne Houdyshell, The New Century
Jayne Houdyshell, The Receptionist
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne Houdyshell, Well
Jayne HoudyshellWell
Tickets will go on sale today at 12pm ET for Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!
Tony Yazbeck will direct the industry presentation of Stage Fright, a new comedy by Jed Seidel on October 6, 2023. Learn more about the reading here!
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!
Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein on Sunday, April 2.
A Doll's House is officially back on Broadway! This all new revival is led by Jessica Chastain, taking on the iconic role of 'Nora Helmer' in Henrik Ibsen's landmark drama. While Chastain is the latest star to portray Nora, many have done so before her. Here is a list of 10 actors you may not have known played Nora in A Doll's House!
Ashley Park has joined the third season of Only Murders in the Building. Park will play the recurring character of Broadway ingenue Kimber, as the new season will be centered around a Broadway show. Park joins Meryl Streep, Jesse Williams, Paul Rudd, and Andrea Martin, plus series regulars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.
Roundabout Theatre Company officially opened The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein, last night, February 16. Check out photos of the cast walking the opening night red carpet here!
Roundabout Theatre Company officially opened The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein, last night, February 16. Check out photos of the stars arriving on the opening night red carpet here!
Roundabout Theatre Company officially opened The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein, last night, February 16. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the opening of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein.
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced a one-week extension of the New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein, now through Sunday, April 2.
Selena Gomez has shared a new TikTok from the set of Only Murders In the Building, revealing that Meryl Streep has joined the cast of the upcoming season. The new video features Gomez with her co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short, plus Paul Rudd, Andrea Martin, and Streep. They will be joined by Jesse Williams.
Yesterday, January 15, 2023, The Music Man took its final bow at the Winter Garden Theatre following 46 previews and 373 regular performances. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Watch The Music Man star Sutton Foster's emotional goodbye to the show, featuring backstage moments!
While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!
Complete casting has been announced for Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of The Wanderers by Anna Ziegler, directed by Barry Edelstein and starring Katie Holmes. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.
Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the extension of the Rhode Island premiere of Tony-Award winner for Best Play (2016) The Humans by Stephen Karam, directed by Josh Short. Now running through December 18, the production features Jim O'Brien, Jeanine Kane, Rachel Dulude, Jessie March, Dave Rabinow, & Carol Varden.
Watch Nicole Kidman bid $100k for Hugh Jackman's hat at The Music Man. Proceeds from the auction go to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS.
Jayne Houdyshell has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
Jayne Houdyshell has not appeared in the West End.
Jayne Houdyshell has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "The Music Man" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "A Doll's House, Part 2" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "A Doll's House, Part 2" - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "A Doll's House, Part 2" - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for "The Humans" - Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "The Humans" - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play (The Lortels) for "The Humans" - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "The Humans" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Follies" - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Follies" - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for "Coraline" - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (tie) (Drama Desk Awards) for "Coraline" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "The New Century" - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for "The Receptionist" - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for "Well" - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for "Well" - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for "Well" - Performance (Obie Awards) for "Well" - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Well" - Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for "Well" These nominations highlight her talent and versatility as an actress.
Jayne Houdyshell has won several awards for her performances in various plays. She won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her role in "The Humans." She also received a Theatre World Award for her performance in "Well." Additionally, she won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress - Play for "Well" and received an Obie Award for her performance in the same play.
Jayne Houdyshell's next show will be Uncle Vanya which opens on 4/24/2024 on Broadway.
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