Janet McTeer

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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Janet McTeer is a Golden Globe, Tony and Olivier Award winning actress. She is known for her role in the Netflix series 'Ozark" and opposite Krysten Ritter in season two of Marvel's "Jessica Jones." Additionally, she starred in a lead role opposite Elizabeth Olsen in "Sorry For Your Loss," a 10-episode half-hour dark comedy series for Facebook Watch. Janet McTeer was last seen on Broadway in Bernhardt/Hamlet at Roundabout Theatre.

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Janet McTeer STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Original Broadway Production, 2018
Sarah Bernhardt

[Broadway]
Donmar Warehouse Broadway Revival Production, 2016
La Marquise de Merteuil

[Off-Broadway]
2016 Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2016
Performer

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Production, 2015
La Marquise De Mereuil

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Mary Stuart

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Veronica [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1997
Nora Helmer


Janet McTeer Movies

Half Moon Street
[ 1986 ] Van Arkady's Secretary
Hawks
[ 1988 ] Hazel
Precious Bane
[ 1989 ] Prue Sarn
The Black Velvet Gown
[ 1991 ] Riah Millican
A Masculine Ending
[ 1992 ] Loretta Lawson
Wuthering Heights
[ 1992 ] Ellen Dean
Don't Leave Me This Way
[ 1993 ] Loretta Lawson
Carrington
[ 1995 ] Vanessa Bell
Saint-Ex
[ 1996 ] Genevieve de Ville-Franche
Velvet Goldmine
[ 1998 ] Female Narrator - Voice
Tumbleweeds
[ 1999 ] Mary Jo Walker
Waking the Dead
[ 2000 ] Caroline Pierce
The King Is Alive
[ 2000 ] Liz
Songcatcher
[ 2000 ] Lily Penleric
The Intended
[ 2002 ] Sarah Morris
Tideland
[ 2005 ] Dell
As You Like It
[ 2006 ] Audrey
Daphne
[ 2007 ] Gertrude Lawrence
Into the Storm
[ 2009 ] Clementine Churchill
Weekends at Bellevue
[ 2011 ] Diane Wallace
Albert Nobbs
[ 2011 ] Hubert Page
Cat Run
[ 2011 ] Helen Bingham
Island
[ 2011 ] Phyllis
Hannah Arendt
[ 2012 ] Mary McCarthy
The Woman in Black
[ 2012 ] Mrs. Daily
Manglehorn
[ 2014 ]
Maleficent
[ 2014 ] Narrator - Voice
Angelica
[ 2015 ] Anne Montague
Fathers & Daughters
[ 2015 ] Carolyn
Insurgent
[ 2015 ] Edith Prior
Allegiant
[ 2016 ] Edith Prior
National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
[ 2016 ] Marquise de Merteuil
The Exception
[ 2016 ] Princess Hermine
Me Before You
[ 2016 ] Camilla Traynor
Paint It Black
[ 2016 ] Meredith
The Menu
[ 2022 ] Lillian
Glimpse
[ 2022 ] Lucienne
Mission: Impossible 8
[ 2024 ]

Janet McTeer TV Shows

Juliet Bravo
Esther Pearson
Gems
Stephanie Wilde
Theatre Night
Miss Julie
Les Girls
Susan
Portrait of a Marriage
Vita Sackville-West
The Play on One
Dr. Juliet Horwitz
Screen One
[ 1990-1991 ] Adult Claudie, Caroline
Screen Two
[ 1990-1993 ] Madeleine Severn, Céleste Albaret
Jackanory
Storyteller
The Governor
[ 1995-1996 ] Helen Hewitt
Marple
Anne Protheroe
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
Catherine Walker
Five Days
DS Amy Foster
Sense & Sensibility
Mrs. Dashwood
Psychoville
Cheryl
Hunter
DS Amy Foster
Parade's End
Mrs. Satterthwaite
Damages
Kate Franklin
The White Queen
Jacquetta Woodville
The Honourable Woman
Dame Julia Walsh
Battle Creek
Commander Kim Guziewicz
Jessica Jones
Alisa Jones
Sorry for Your Loss
[ 2018-2019 ] Amy
Ozark
[ 2018-2020 ] Helen Pierce

Janet McTeer Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Janet McTeer, Bernhardt/Hamlet

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Janet McTeer, Bernhardt/Hamlet

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actress

Janet McTeerLes Liaisons Dangereuses


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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Janet McTeer, Mary Stuart

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Janet McTeer, Mary Stuart

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Actress

Janet McTeerMary Stuart


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Janet McTeer, A Doll's House


winner
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Actress

Janet McTeerA Doll's House


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Actress - Play

Janet McTeer, A Doll's House


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1997 - Performance

Janet McTeer, A Doll's House


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Janet McTeer, A Doll's House

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actress of the Year

Janet McTeerUncle Vanya

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Actress of the Year

Janet McTeerUncle Vanya

Olivier Awards - 1986 - Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre

Janet McTeerThe Grace Of Mary Traverse

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Raúl Esparza to Star in the World Premiere Musical GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the world-premiere musical Galileo, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.

Huey Lewis Musical THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Will Arrive on Broadway in 2024

As BroadwayWorld first reported in September, The Heart of Rock and Roll is coming to Broadway! Producers Hunter Arnold, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Greenspan announced that the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, will open on Broadway at The James Earl Jones Theatre.

The National Theatre's Learning Activity is Now in Every Local Authority in the UK

The National Theatre’s Learning activity is now present in every local authority across the UK through its in-person and digital programmes. The NT’s active engagement with schools, teachers and young people is a key part of its mission to support the next generation of theatre makers and creators across the UK. The NT aims to inspire creativity, fire imaginations and boost skills for the future workforce of the sector and to build a more creative nation. 

Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners!

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!

Eddie Izzard, Tim Minchin, Lea Salonga, and More Will Present at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Ahead of the ceremony this Sunday (2 April), the Olivier Awards 2023 with Mastercard has announced its line-up of presenters for the event taking place at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham.

Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season

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BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2023 Predictions

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!

Did You Know? These 10 Actors Played the Role of Nora in A DOLL'S HOUSE!

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!

The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!

Playwright Theresa Rebeck Will Direct Reading of MAURITUS at Westport Country Playhouse

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Review: PHAEDRA, National Theatre

Simon Stone's contemporary twist on Seneca's tragedy is as ferocious as it is thrilling

Backyard Renaissance Announces The Cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE

In 2015, Backyard Renaissance's (BYR) first production out-of-the-gate was very much a couple-thing. Helmed by Director Lisa Berger and starring her husband Mike Sears, BYR founders, husband-and-wife team Francis Gercke and Jessica John, produced and co-starred in the production of Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PHAEDRA at the National Theatre

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PRIMA FACIE, Starring Jodie Comer, Will Open at the Golden Theatre

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Leah Harvey, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Alfred Enoch & Martha Plimpton to Star in AS YOU LIKE IT @sohoplace

Nica Burns has announced a new production of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, directed by Josie Rourke, starring Leah Harvey as Rosalind, Rose Ayling-Ellis as Celia, Alfred Enoch as Orlando and with Martha Plimpton in the role of Jaques.

Callum Scott Howells and Janet McTeer to Star in Upcoming National Theatre Productions

The National Theatre has announced upcoming programming, starring Callum Scott Howells, Janet McTeer and Fay Ripley, including three new productions, Shakespeare In Schools and a US tour.

Dorset Theatre Festival Opens World Premiere of THIRST Directed By Theresa Rebeck

Dorset Theatre Festival's 45th Season of professional summer theatre will conclude with the World Premiere of Thirst, written by Irish-American playwright Ronán Noone, directed by the Festival's resident playwright, Theresa Rebeck. 

Antaeus Sets L.A. Premiere Of EVERYBODY In Glendale, Running September 16-October 17

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Janet McTeer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Janet McTeer been in?

Janet McTeer has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Janet McTeer been in?

Janet McTeer has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Janet McTeer's first West End show?

Janet McTeer's first West End show was Les Liasons Dangereuses which opened in 2015

What awards has Janet McTeer been nominated for?

Janet McTeer has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Bernhardt/Hamlet," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Bernhardt/Hamlet," Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mary Stuart," and more. She has also received nominations for her roles in "A Doll's House," "Uncle Vanya," and "The Grace Of Mary Traverse" at various award ceremonies such as the Tony Awards, Olivier Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and Theatre World Awards.

What awards has Janet McTeer won?

Janet McTeer has won several awards for her performances in various plays, including: Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mary Stuart," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Doll's House," Best Actress at the Olivier Awards for "A Doll's House," Best Actress - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Doll's House," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "A Doll's House," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Doll's House."

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