Biography
is an English and American actor. He is known for his work in a variety of genres, from superhero to musicals in independent films. His accolades include a Tony Award, a British Academy Television Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.
Achievements & Awards
Awards
Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play 2018
Angels in America - A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy 2022
Tick, Tick... Boom!
British Academy Television Award for Best Actor 2008
Boy A
AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor in Film 2016
Hacksaw Ridge
Audie Award for Audio Drama 2025, 2020
George Orwell’s 1984, Angels in America
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play 2018
Angels in America - A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
Jack Tinker Award for Most Promising Newcomer 2007
The Beautiful Thing, The Overwhelming, Citizenship
Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture 2017
Hacksaw Ridge
Satellite Award for Best Actor in Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical 2022
Tick, Tick... Boom!
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie 2016
Hacksaw Ridge
Costume Designers Guild Award for Lacoste Spotlight Award 2022
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play 2018
Angels in America - A Gay Fantasia on National Themes