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Jefferson Mays
A struggling actor must navigate the cutthroat world of Broadway to prove his talent and claim the coveted Tony Award, but at what personal cost?
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In short · Acting since 1993, 4 decades active, 20 credits.
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Actor
20 credits
The Panic(2025)
Teddy Roosevelt
Film
Radio Play Revival(2021)
Actor
TV
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol(2020)
Narrator
Film
I Am the Night(2019)
Actor
TV
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs(2018)
Gilbert Longabaugh
Film
Rebel in the Rye(2017)
William Maxwell
Film
Westworld(2016)
Liam Dempsey, Sr.
TV
I Am Michael(2015)
Preacher Teacher
Film
Ned Rifle(2014)
Dr. Ford
Film
The Giver(2014)
Community (voice)
Film
Inherent Vice(2014)
Dr. Threeply
Film
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People(2008)
Bill Nathanson
Film
Memoirs of My Nervous Illness(2006)
Daniel Schreber
Film
Alfie(2004)
Dr. Miranda Kulp
Film
Benjamin Franklin(2002)
Elkanah Watson
TV
The Big Brass Ring(1999)
Garne Strickland
Film
Law and order SVU(1999)
Carl Rudnick (7 Episodes)
TV
The Low Life(1995)
Hollywood Mogul
Film
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade(1994)
Gerry Woolridge
Film
Grey Knight(1993)
Martin Bradley
Film
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