John Douglas Thompson
John Douglas Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Education | Le Moyne College (BA) Brown University (MFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
John Douglas Thompson (born 1964) is an
The New York Times critic Ben Brantley described Thompson as "one of the most compelling classical stage actors of his generation".[1]
Early life and education
Thompson was born in
Career
Thompson began appearing in a variety of lead and supporting roles across New England, most notably at the American Repertory Theater and Shakespeare and Company,[3] also giving his first performance as Othello at the Trinity Repertory Company prior to attaining critical success in New York.[6]
In 2005, he made his Broadway debut, opposite Denzel Washington, as Flavius in Julius Caesar, and later played Le Bret in the 2007 Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac, alongside Jennifer Garner and Kevin Kline.
Thompson had a breakout year in 2009, garnering critical acclaim for playing the titular roles in the Off-Broadway productions of Othello and The Emperor Jones, with The New York Times stating "There may be no better classical actor working in the New York theater right now".[7] He won a Lucille Lortel Award and an Obie Award for his performance in Othello, and received a Drama Desk Award nomination for The Emperor Jones.
He starred opposite Kate Mulgrew as Antony in a regional production of Antony and Cleopatra in Hartford, Connecticut in 2010,[8] and played Joe Mott in a 2012 production of The Iceman Cometh in Chicago with Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy.[9] Also in 2012, Thompson appeared in The Bourne Legacy in the minor role of Lt. Gen. Paulsen.
Thompson received rave reviews for originating the role of
In 2014, he played the titular role in the Off-Broadway production of Tamburlaine, Parts I and II, and reprised his performance as Joe Mott in the 2015 New York transfer of the Chicago production of The Iceman Cometh. Thompson won a second Obie Award for his performance in both plays, and was presented with a special Drama Desk Award in the same year for "invigorating theater in New York through his commanding presence, classical expertise, and vocal prowess".[12]
In 2018, Thompson appeared in the role of The Starkeeper in Broadway's Carousel, Imperial Theatre, New York, alongside Joshua Henry, Jessie Mueller, and Renee Fleming.[13]
In addition to his theater work, Thompson has appeared on television in
In the 2022 film
Selected stage work
Awards and nominations
References
- ^ Brantley, Ben (December 16, 2009). "Artistic Success, No Name Brand Necessary". The New York Times. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
- ^ Happy Journey of an Actor as Tragic Hero, Monica Drake, The New York Times, September 30, 2009
- ^ a b John Douglas Thompson Biography (1964–)
- ^ Le Moyne Alumni
- ^ John Douglas Thompson sells Othello Archived 2010-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ever Moor Archived 2010-02-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Fanfare for the New, the Old, the Less Heralded", Charles Isherwood, The New York Times, December 20, 2009
- ^ a b This Cleo Is No Baby on the Nile, Anita Gates, The New York Times, October 22, 2010
- ^ a b "The Iceman Cometh | Goodman Theatre". www.goodmantheatre.org. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "'Satchmo at the Waldorf': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-05-30. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (2015-04-23). "Drama Desk Nominations: 'Hamilton' Leads the Polls (FULL LIST)". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "Carousel - PlayBill - Imperial Theatre - NY".
- ^ Bahr, Sarah (2023-01-24). "Andrea Riseborough Can't Believe She Was Nominated for an Oscar, Either". The New York Times. New York. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ "'The Iceman Cometh': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
- ^ Collins-Hughes, Laura (February 3, 2022). "Artistically in Sync, and Reunited for 'The Merchant of Venice'". The New York Times Company. The New York Times. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
