Lewis J. Stadlen
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Lewis J. Stadlen (born March 7, 1947) is an American character actor.
Born in Brooklyn, New York to voice actor Allen Swift, Stadlen studied acting with Sanford Meisner and Stella Adler. He made his Broadway debut as Groucho Marx in the musical comedy Minnie's Boys in 1970.
Stadlen's film credits include Portnoy's Complaint, Serpico, The Verdict, To Be or Not to Be, and In & Out.
On television, Stadlen had a regular role in the first season of Benson. He also has appeared in Law & Order and The Sopranos.
Stadlen is married to Broadway singer and dancer Mary MacLeod.
[edit] Theatre credits
- The Producers (2003)
- 45 Seconds from Broadway (2001)
- The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000 revival)
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1996 revival)
- Laughter on the 23rd Floor (1993)
- The Odd Couple (1985 revival)
- Candide (1974 revival)
- The Sunshine Boys (1972)
- Minnie's Boys (1970)
[edit] Awards and nominations
- 2001 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Man Who Came to Dinner, nominee)
- 1996 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, nominee)
- 1974 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Candide, nominee)
- 1970 Theatre World Award (Minnie's Boys, winner)
- 1970 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance (Minnie's Boys, winner)
