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Alan Cumming

Birth Place: Perthshire, SCOTLAND

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Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. His most recent projects include lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neeson in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia, and recording a duet with a Gaelic rapper.

Not surprisingly, Time called him one of the three most fun people in show business (the others were Cher and Stanley Tucci!). Thirty years ago, his Hamlet stormed the West End. A quarter of a century ago, he was a sensation as Cabaret’s Master of Ceremonies in a production that forever changed the Broadway landscape.

A decade ago, his visceral, virtually one-man Macbeth was a stunning, transatlantic coup de theatre. His screen work ranged from art house to blockbuster, cult to mainstream, including Mr. Floop in Spy Kids, Eli on “The Good Wife,” Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, Boris in Goldeneye, King James on “Doctor Who,” Sandy Frink in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Mayor Menlove on “Schmigadoon!” and himself on “Broad City.” He is the author of six books, including a New York Times #1 bestselling memoir, performs in concert regularly around the world, and co-owns his own eponymous cabaret bar, Club Cumming, a home for all ages, genders, colors, sexualities—where kindness is all and anything could happen.

He is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor, five-time Emmy nominee, Scottish BAFTA winner, British Comedy Award winner, Independent Spirit Award-winning producer, National Board of Review-winning director, Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, an Officer of the British Empire, and winner of over 40 awards for his humanitarianism.

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Alan Cumming STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2020
Hamm

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group & Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2019
Andre

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Emcee

[Broadway]
National Theatre of Scotland Production, 2013
Performer

[New York]
Lincoln Centre Transfer, 2012
Macbeth

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Trigorin

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Macheath

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Chris

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Otto

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 1993
Master of Ceremonies

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Macheath

Alan Cumming Productions

Writing

Adaptation

Alan Cumming Movies

Prague
[ 1992 ] Alexander Novak
Second Best
[ 1994 ] Bernard
Black Beauty
[ 1994 ] Black Beauty
Circle of Friends
[ 1995 ] Sean
GoldenEye
[ 1995 ] Boris Grishenko
Emma
[ 1996 ] Mr Elton
Buddy
[ 1997 ] Dick
Spice World
[ 1997 ] Piers
For My Baby
[ 1997 ] Daniel Orgelbrand
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
[ 1997 ] Sandy Frink
Eyes Wide Shut
[ 1999 ] Desk Clerk
Titus
[ 1999 ] Saturninus
Plunkett & Macleane
[ 1999 ] Lord Rochester
Urbania
[ 2000 ] Brett
Get Carter
[ 2000 ] Jeremy Kinnear
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
[ 2000 ] Gazoo, Mick Jagged
Company Man
[ 2000 ] General Batista
Intimate Affairs
[ 2001 ] Sevy
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Joe Therrian
Josie and the Pussycats
[ 2001 ] Wyatt Frame
Spy Kids
[ 2001 ] Fegan Floop
Nicholas Nickleby
[ 2002 ] Mr. Folair
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
[ 2002 ] Fegan Floop
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
[ 2003 ] Fegan Floop
X2: X-Men United
[ 2003 ] Kurt Wagner, Nightcrawler
Garfield
[ 2004 ] Persnikitty
Son of the Mask
[ 2005 ] Loki
Sweet Land
[ 2005 ] Young Frandsen
Ripley Under Ground
[ 2005 ] Jeff Constant
Neverwas
[ 2005 ] Jake
Eighteen
[ 2005 ] Father Chris
Bam Bam and Celeste
[ 2005 ] Eugene
Gray Matters
[ 2006 ] Gordy
Full Grown Men
[ 2006 ] The Hitchhiker
Suffering Man's Charity
[ 2007 ] John Vandermark
Dare
[ 2009 ] Grant Matson
Boogie Woogie
[ 2009 ] Dewey Dalamanatousis
Jackboots on Whitehall
[ 2010 ] Hitler, Braveheart
Burlesque
[ 2010 ] Alexis
The Tempest
[ 2010 ] Sebtian
Almost in Love
[ 2011 ] Hayden
The Smurfs
[ 2011 ] Gutsy
Maladies
[ 2012 ] Alan
Outback
[ 2012 ] Bog
Any Day Now
[ 2012 ] Rudy Donatello
Sir Billi
[ 2012 ] Gordon
The Smurfs 2
[ 2013 ] Gutsy Smurf
Chu and Blossom
[ 2014 ] Uncle Jackie
Strange Magic
[ 2015 ] Bog King
Hurricane Bianca
[ 2016 ] Lawrence Taylor
After Louie
[ 2017 ] Sam Cooper
Battle of the Sexes
[ 2017 ] CuthbertTedTinling
Show Dogs
[ 2018 ] Dante
Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men
[ 2021 ] The Therapist
My Father's Dragon
[ 2022 ] Cornelius
Marlowe
[ 2022 ] Lou Hendricks

Alan Cumming TV Shows

High Road
Jim Hunter
Instinct
Dr. Dylan Reinhart
Rick & Steve the Happiest Gay Couple in All the World
Chuck, Rupert, Zeke
Schmigadoon!
Mayor Aloysius Menlove
The Good Wife
Eli Gold
The High Life
Sebastian Flight
Web Therapy
Austen Clarke

Alan Cumming Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Leading Actor in a Play

Alan Cumming, Macbeth

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alan Cumming, Macbeth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Actor - Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1998 - Performance

Alan Cumming, Cabaret


winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Actor in a Musical

Alan Cumming, Cabaret

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance

Alan CummingLa Bete

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Comedy Performance

Alan CummingLa Bete


winner
Olivier Awards - 1991 - Comedy Performance of the Year

Alan CummingAccidental Death Of An Anarchist

Olivier Awards - 1988 - Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre

Alan CummingThe Conquest Of The South Pole

Alan Cumming Videos

Alan Cumming News


12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June


The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro & More Set for Los Angeles Philharmonic The Ford 2024 Season


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Music Conservatory of Westchester To Host 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala


The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community music school in White Plains, NY, will honor celebrated Broadway heavy-hitters and stars of the big and small screen at its annual fundraiser— the 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala.

The 92nd Street Y Will Host Paul Taylor Dance Company: Celebrating The Past, Present & Future Of Modern Dance


The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th anniversary dance season will close with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in a program celebrating the past, present, and future of modern dance, and the company's relationship with 92NY that had a profound impact on dance history.

In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Self Esteem Joins 2024 Verity Bargate Award Judging Panel


Soho Theatre's iconic new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7, opens today.

Comedian Ricky Sim's COMING OUT TO DEAD PEOPLE Will Make Off-Broadway Debut at Soho Playhouse in May


Following its sold-out engagements and multiple rave reviews from its run in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it's Off-West End Soho Theatre debut, Flushing-based stand-up comedian and storyteller Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed hour 'Coming Out To Dead People' to debut on the Off-Broadway stage of Soho Playhouse from May 23rd - June 2nd, 2024.

Paul Taylor Dance Company to Perform at 92NY in May


The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 150th anniversary dance season will close with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup


A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Interview: 'We Are Living Through a Contemporary Pansy Craze': Cabaret Star Mason Alexander Park on Their New London Show


This weekend, Netflix star Mason Alexander Park brings The Pansy Craze to Underbelly Soho, a theatrical concert series chronicling multiple periods in history where queerness was celebrated, commodified, consumed, and then criminalised.

Nickelodeon Will Serve Up New Episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW


Catch all-new episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW starting Monday, April 8 on Nickelodeon. Join the fun and excitement as Nickelodeon brings more of your favorite tiny chef's adventures.

Review: ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE delights Sanders Theatre audience


What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 27, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Hugh Jackman and More Attend ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE


The second and final performance of Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age took place on March 25. Special guests at the performance included Hugh Jackman, Darren Criss, Julianna Margulies, and more. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Photos: Sean Penn, Bob Woodward, and More Attend ANNA Screening at National Press Club


The National Press Club’s special pre-release screening of the new political drama from Rolling Pictures and Good Films Collective, ANNA (MOTHER RUSSIA), took place on March 20, 2024, and included such luminaries as actor Sean Penn, journalist Bob Woodward, U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), former CIA director John Brennan. 

Review: PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES at BEYOND BROADWAY at the Hobby Center


Patti Lupone has always known how to merge pop culture with her theatrical training, and she can craft a story around any song she chooses. And that is why we come, to hear the storyteller tell her tale.

26th Annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami Unveils Lineup


OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami has revealed its 26th annual Miami film line-up. See full programming!

THE AWESOME 80'S PROM Is Coming to Lincoln!


Experience the nostalgia with THE AWESOME 80'S PROM coming to Lincoln. Get ready for an immersive theatrical experience that takes you back to the 80s.

Michael Feinstein In To Star In RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL  at the Mark Taper Forum


Experience the magic of Judy Garland's music anew with RAINBOW: THE NEW JUDY GARLAND MUSICAL, featuring Michael Feinstein at the Mark Taper Forum.

Alan Cumming FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alan Cumming been in?

Alan Cumming has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Alan Cumming been in?

Alan Cumming has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Alan Cumming's first West End show?

Alan Cumming's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1993

What awards has Alan Cumming been nominated for?

Alan Cumming has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Cabaret" and "Macbeth," Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Macbeth," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cabaret," Best Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cabaret," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Cabaret," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret," Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Cabaret," Best Comedy Performance at the Olivier Awards for "La Bete," Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Accidental Death Of An Anarchist," and Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre at the Olivier Awards for "The Conquest Of The South Pole."

What awards has Alan Cumming won?

Alan Cumming has won the following awards: - Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Cabaret - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret - Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist.

How many shows has Alan Cumming written?

Alan Cumming has written 1 shows including Elle (Adaptation).

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