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BIO

Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Kostya

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jacob

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premiere, 2017
Michael

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Developmental Reading, 2016
Kent

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Edward Bloom

[Broadway]
2012
Jack

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Uncle Peck

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Agent Carl Hanratty

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Jeffrey Skilling

[Broadway]
20th Anniversary Revival, 2008
Charlie Fox [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Adam

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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Jean-François Millet

Widow Daisy Tillou

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Freddy Benson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Freddy

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2004
Freddy Benson

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Freddy

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Freddy [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

Fiyero

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Fiyero

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2002
Jigger Craigin

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jamie

Jamie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Camille Raquin

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Jerry Levine

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis [Replacement]

Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]

Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]

Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Emcee

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer


Movies

Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
Looking for an Echo
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Clay
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Steve
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
Disconnect
[ 2012 ] Peter
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
Good Posture
[ 2019 ] Neil
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Peanut
Luce
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
Give or Take
[ 2020 ] Ted
Flag Day
[ 2021 ] Doc
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Rex

TV Shows

Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Distinguished Performance Award

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Norbert Leo ButzBuicks


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

Videos

News


Photo: First Poster for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN With Timothée Chalamet

Searchlight Pictures has just released the first teaser poster for A Complete Unknown, the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. It is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2024. Take a look at the new poster here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz and MTC's VLADIMIR Cast Meet the Press

Performances will begin next month for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Check out photos here!
Video: Erin Darke & David Rosenberg Join VLADIMIR Cast; See Inside Rehearsals

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. Check out rehearsal footage!
NEW YORK PERCUSSION SERIES Returns With New Concert At Players Theatre 

Experience an evening of Latin jazz, funk, and contemporary music with the New York Percussion Series at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC on August 26. Special guest Damon Grant will perform.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 8, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Norbert Leo Butz & More to Star in VLADIMIR at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ashlyn Maddox, Brian Ray Norris & Andrew Poston Join BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL

New cast members have joined the cast of the upcoming production of Bull Durham, A New Musical at Theatre Raleigh. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
54 SINGS PEOPLE WHO SING LIKE PEOPLE to be Presented This Week

Join Joshua Turchin, Noah Manumaleuga, and their ensemble at 54 BELOW for a night of Broadway impressions this week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jessie Mueller Joins DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL TikTok Live Event

Don't miss Jeff Kinney, author of the iconic 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, in a live TikTok event on July 29 at 7 PM ET. He'll be joined by Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller to discuss 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical' and share exclusive behind-the-scenes insights.
Video: Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Teaser

Searchlight Pictures has just released the first teaser trailer for A Complete Unknown, the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. The movie is directed by James Mangold (Walk the Line, Ford V. Ferrari). Watch the teaser now!
Theatre Raleigh Appoints Eric Woodall as New Artistic Director

Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.
Carmen Cusack, Nik Walker & John Behlmann to Lead BULL DURHAM, A NEW MUSICAL

Carmen Cusack and Nik Walker will star in the upcoming production of 'Bull Durham, A New Musical' at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Norbert Leo Butz and Lillias White Will Join Seth Rudetsky's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater

Two nights of Broadway magic will come to Chicago with Seth's Broadway Concert Series at The Studebaker Theater in the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave.
Theatre Raleigh Presents Award-Winning Comedy VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming presentation of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' from July 17-28, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Tickets Are On Sale For BULL DURHAM in Durham

Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. 
Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer And Seth Rudetsky To Star In SETH'S BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES

Experience two nights of Broadway magic with Norbert Leo Butz, Ana Gasteyer, and Seth Rudetsky at The Studebaker Theater on July 28-29, 2024.
CSC to Present Nick Blaemire and Ethan Slater's EDGE OF THE WORLD in Concert

Classic Stage Company will present a one-night-only concert presentation of Edge of the World, a new musical with a book, music, and lyrics by Nick Blaemire and Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall

The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz been nominated for?

Norbert Leo Butz has received several nominations for his performances, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catch Me If You Can - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can - Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thou Shalt Not - Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Last 5 Years - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thou Shalt Not

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz won?

Norbert Leo Butz has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can - Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years.

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