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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

Endgame Endgame
[West End]
Old Vic Theatre Production, 2020
Hamm
Daddy Daddy
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group & Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2019
Andre
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Emcee
Alan Cumming's Macbeth Alan Cumming's Macbeth
[Broadway]
National Theatre of Scotland Production, 2013
Performer
Macbeth Macbeth
[New York]
Lincoln Centre Transfer, 2012
Macbeth
The Seagull
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Trigorin
The Threepenny Opera The Threepenny Opera
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Macheath
The 24 Hour Plays 2003
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2003
Chris
Elle
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
Design For Living
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Otto
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Cabaret
[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 1993
Master of Ceremonies
The Threepenny Opera
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Macheath

Alan Cumming Productions

Writing

Elle
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

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Video: Watch Alan Cumming Reveal Cast for Third Season of THE TRAITORS Photo
Video: Watch Alan Cumming Reveal Cast for Third Season of THE TRAITORS

Peacock’s Emmy Award®-winning competition-reality series THE TRAITORS will return for a third season with an all-new lineup of familiar faces, hosted again by the impossibly stylish and devastatingly witty Alan Cumming. See the full lineup here!
Interview: Kieran Brown And Scott Granham of THE BARRICADE BOYS WEST END PARTY at THE Photo
Interview: Kieran Brown And Scott Granham of THE BARRICADE BOYS WEST END PARTY at THE HOBBY CENTER

Get ready to have your socks knocked off and your heart racing with The Barricade Boys! These four dazzling performers are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show that will have you tapping your feet, belting out your favourite tunes, and grinning from ear to ear.
The Neighbors to Present 'Queering The Archives' Fundraiser At Culture Lab Photo
The Neighbors to Present 'Queering The Archives' Fundraiser At Culture Lab

Join 'Queering the Archives' at Culture Lab LIC on June 25th, featuring a verbatim play by CUNY Queens College students. Support the CUNY Queens College Special Collections Archives and Queens Memory Project. Learn how to take part!
Natalie Joy Johnson Joins NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub Photo
Natalie Joy Johnson Joins NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub

Natalie Joy Johnson joins the cast of NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub on June 3. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Alan Cumming Says SCHMIGADOON! Season 3 'Would Have Been a Hoot' Photo
Alan Cumming Says SCHMIGADOON! Season 3 'Would Have Been a Hoot'

In a new interview, Tony-award-winning actor Alan Cumming briefly discussed the cancellation of Schmigadoon!, the popular musical television series, and the direction the series would have gone in for Season 3. According to Cumming, the next season would have been a parody of the mega-musicals of the 1980s and 1990s such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables.
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROA Photo
Ariana DeBose, Alan Cumming, Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, & Aaron Lazar Headline BROADWAY AND VINE Concerts

Broadway and Vine kicks off its 2024 season on July 9 and 10 at 7:30PM, with Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at Carneros Resort Vineyard Lawn.
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It F Photo
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.
Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub Photo
Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub

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 play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals Photo
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals

The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Justin Vivian Bond to be Honored With Judy Icon Award From NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Photo
Justin Vivian Bond to be Honored With Judy Icon Award From NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS

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 honor Mx Justin Vivian. Learn more.
SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center 2024/2025 S Photo
SCHMIGADOON! World Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center 2024/2025 Season

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
Anthony Norman, Nicole Parker & More to Star in REEFER MADNESS in LA Photo
Anthony Norman, Nicole Parker & More to Star in REEFER MADNESS in LA

Reefer Madness is returning to LA in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Reefer Madness with Christian Campbell Photo
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Reefer Madness with Christian Campbell

I am joined by actor, director, writer, and producer, Christian Campbell, to talk all about his amazing career, and his current producing project; the revival of Reefer Madness in Los Angeles!
The Kennedy Center & Renée Fleming VOICES to Present John Gallagher Jr. And Band Photo
The Kennedy Center & Renée Fleming VOICES to Present John Gallagher Jr. And Band

Renée Fleming VOICES at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present an additional program this season: John Gallagher Jr. and Band. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MY SON'S A QUEER, Hannah Gadsby's WOOF!, and More Set For The Edinburgh Festival Frin Photo
MY SON'S A QUEER, Hannah Gadsby's WOOF!, and More Set For The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024

Underbelly has announced a host of shows for their largest venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – McEwan Hall.
Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Opens on Broadway

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is now running at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Ice Theatre of New York Reveals Lineup For 2024 Home Season Performances Photo
Ice Theatre of New York Reveals Lineup For 2024 Home Season Performances

Ice Theatre of New York has announced the 2024 Home Season Performances, beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and continuing Saturday, May 4 at 7pm, before concluding with the Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm.
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Cast Set for A SECOND CHANCE - A NEW MUSICAL Presentation

You Do It Entertainment LTD with Carter Dixon McGill Productions will present a workshop and industry presentation of Colin Ross Waterson and Ben Hartley original new British musical, A SECOND CHANCE. Learn more about the show!
12th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS to Take Place at Joe's Pub in June Photo
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 Se Photo
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.
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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, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Cabaret," Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Macbeth," and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cabaret." He has also been nominated for Best Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cabaret," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret," and Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Cabaret." Additionally, Cumming received nominations for Best Comedy Performance at the Olivier Awards for "La Bete" and Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre at the Olivier Awards for "The Conquest Of The South Pole." He also received nominations for Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Macbeth" and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Cabaret." Cumming was nominated for Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Accidental Death Of An Anarchist."

What awards has Alan Cumming won?

Alan Cumming has won several awards including 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, and 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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