Mark Linn-Baker

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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Broadway: The Music Man (Mayor Shinn), On the Twentieth Century, You Can't Take it With You, Relatively Speaking, Losing Louie, "Toad" in A Year With Frog and Toad, "Hysterium" in Forum (Drama League Honor, FANY Award), Neil Simon's Laughter On The 23rd Floor, David Henry Hwang's Face Value, Gary Trudeau's Doonesbury. Encores!: "Heinzie" in The Pajama Game. Joseph Papp's NYSF: All's Well That Ends Well, Othello, Von Richthofen, The Laundry Hour, Alice in Concert (with Meryl Streep). Off-Broadway: Almost An Evening, Chesapeake (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations), A Flea in Her Ear (Drama League Honor), Beth Henley's The Miss Fire Cracker Contest at MTC, Randy Newman's Maybe I'm Doing It Wrong, work for EST, LaMama, West Bank Theater, Phoenix Theater, among others. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Yale Rep, ART Cambridge (founding company member), Arena, Center Stage. Film: Woody Allen’s Manhattan, Richard Benjamin's My Favorite Year, Peter Bogdanovich's Noises Off and James L. Brooks' How Do You Know. Television: Showtime’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, guest appearances on The Good Wife, Ally McBeal, Law And Order, L&O:CI, Full House, Cooper, Miami Vice, Moonlighting. Seven seasons as "Larry Appleton" on ABC's Perfect Strangers and opposite Melanie Griffith on WB's Twins. Mr. Linn-Baker is a co-founder/co-director of New York Stage and Film Company and a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

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Mark Linn-Baker STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mayor Shinn [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
59 East 59 Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2019
Mayor Shinn

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Timothy

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny Revival, 2017
Senex

[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Revelation Reading, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Production, 2017
Everett Baker

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Oliver Webb

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Paul Sycamore

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Sam Roth

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2008
McMartin (Waiting) / God Who Loves (Debate)

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Tony Ellis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Toad

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Victor Chandebise/Dodo

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Hysterium

[Broadway]
1993
Val

[Broadway]
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Bernard Sugarman

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Delmount Williams

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Delmount Williams

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Mark

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1981
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1981
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Orderly

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Bertram

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Marphurius

Sganarelle

Valere

Performer

Mark Linn-Baker Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Lyricist

Mark Linn-Baker Movies

[1981]The End of August Victor LeBrum

[1982]My Favorite Year Benjy Stone

[1988]Me and Him Him

[1992]Noises Off... Tim Allgood

[2005]12 and Holding Mr. Farmer

[2009]Adam Sam Klieber

[2010]How Do You Know Ron

[2018]Accommodations Eugene Beltzer


Mark Linn-Baker TV Shows

Blue Bloods Carlton Miller

Ghosts Henry

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Larry Weeks

Law & Order Dr. Vincent Balicheck, Tom Wilder

Law & Order: Criminal Intent Wally Stevens

Perfect Strangers Larry Appleton

Succession Maxim Pierce

The Electric Company Sigmund Scrambler

The Leftovers Mark Linn-Baker

Twins Alan Arnold

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Annaleigh Ashford, Mark Linn-Baker & More to Star in Red Bull Theater's IMAGINARY INVALID

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière.

John Douglas Thompson and Sarin Monae West Join THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the updated cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Alexandra Silber, Christian Coulson & More to Star in THE REVENGE at Red Bull Theater

RED BULL THEATER has revealed the cast for the next offering of the new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: The Revenge by Edward Young, directed by Nathan Winkelstein.

Red Bull Theater 20th Anniversary To Feature Audra McDonald, Patrick Page, Santino Fontana, Reeve Carney, and More

RED BULL THEATER has announced details of its plans for 2024, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Highlights include the rolling world premiere of Medea: Re-Versed opening Off-Broadway; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings with an all-star line-up (offered both in-person and online); and an all-new season of the popular Red Bull Theater Podcasts (formerly known as RemarkaBULL Podversations), intimate behind the scenes conversations with great artists.

New York Stage and Film Launches '40 Campaign'

New York Stage and Film has successfully launched the “NYSAF 40 Campaign: The Foundation of American Storytelling” in honor of their 40th Anniversary in 2025. For nearly four decades, NYSAF has been an integral part of the arts in the U.S. and vital to the creation of thousands of new stories for the stage and screen.

New York Stage and Film Gala Honoring Billy Porter Adds J Harrison Ghee, Melissa Etheridge, and David Burtka

New York Stage and Film's 2023 Annual Gala on Sunday, November 5 at The Plaza Hotel will honor Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Billy Porter and GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.

Photos: Christian Slater, Jesse Eisenberg, Raul Esparza, and More Honor Warren Leight at THE 24 HOUR PLAYS

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS' 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway event took place last night, honoring playwright and screenwriter Warren Leight, a longtime supporter of the organization. Check out photos from the event here!

Red Bull Theater to Continue Revelation Readings With THE INN AT LYDDA

RED BULL THEATER will present THE INN AT LYDDA featuring Amir Arison, Alfredo Narciso, Jay O. Sanders, and more in their Revelation Readings series.

Christian Slater, Dagmara Dominczyk, Josh Radnor and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY

Additional talent has been announced for the 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway. Find out who is joining the lineup here!

A Celebration Of The Life Of Jennifer Muller to Take Place at The Joyce Theater

Join in for a memorial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Jennifer Muller, featuring remembrances, live performances, and historical footage. Admission is free with RSVP.

Jesse Eisenberg, Bebe Neuwirth, Raúl Esparza and More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on Broadway

Initial talent has been revealed for the 23rd Annual The 24 Hour Plays On Broadway. This one-night-only event featuring distinguished artists from the New York entertainment community and beyond will be held this year on Monday October 23, 2023 at The Town Hall. Find out who will appear here!

Video: Remembering Michael McGrath

Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.

MEDEA: RE-VERSED World Premiere, THE COUNTRY WIFE & More Set for Red Bull Theater 2023-24 Season

RED BULL THEATER has unveiled its 2023-’24 season, including a world premiere opening Off-Broadway and much more. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada And More Turn Out As Red Bull Theater Honors Julie Taymor And More

Red Bull Theater honored Julie Taymor with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 5th. See photos from inside the event. 

Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page

Julie Taymor will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit on Monday June 5th (6pm).

Jennifer Muller, Founder Of Jennifer Muller/The Works, Has Passed Away

Jennifer Muller/The Works has announced the passing of its Founding Artistic Director, Jennifer Muller. Jennifer was a world-renowned choreographer, artist, and dear friend. She died peacefully in her home early Wednesday morning, March 29.

Prestige HBO Drama SUCCESSION To Conclude With Season Four

The award-winning hit HBO series Succession will conclude with its upcoming fourth season according to the show's creator, Jesse Armstrong.

Have Any Broadway Plays Ever Closed Before They Opened?

This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway plays ever closed before they opened?

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS

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!

Mark Linn-Baker FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mark Linn-Baker has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

Mark Linn-Baker has not appeared in the West End.

Mark Linn-Baker has been nominated for Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chesapeake" and at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show.

Mark Linn-Baker won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Chesapeake.

Mark Linn-Baker has written 2 shows including The Laundry Hour (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Laundry Hour (Bookwriter).

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