Douglas William Hodge(born 25 February 1960) is an English actor, director and musician. He has had an extensive career in theatre, as well as film and television where he has appeared inRobin Hood(2010),Legends of Oz: Dorothy's ReturnandDiana(both 2013),Penny Dreadful(2016),Catastrophe(2018),JokerandLost in Space(both 2019), andThe Great(2020–2023).
Douglas Hodge | |
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| Born | Douglas William Hodge 25 February 1960 |
| Education | The Howard School, Kent |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Partner | Tessa Peake-Jones(1984–2013)[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
Early life
editHodge was born on 25 February 1960 inPlymouth,Devon.[2]When he was young, his family moved toWigmore,Gillingham,Kent.[3]He attended Fairview Primary School andThe Howard SchoolinRainham,Kent. He was awarded a position as student at theRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art(RADA),[4]in London, but was not happy and left before graduating.[5]This never affected his desire to be an actor.[5]
Career
editTheatre
editHodge has acted in plays byHarold Pinter,includingNo Man's Landat theComedy Theatrein February 1993;Moonlightat theAlmeida Theatrein September 1993;A Kind of Alaska,The Lover;The Collectionat theDonmar Warehousein May 1998; as Jerry inBetrayalat theRoyal National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre, in November 1998; and as Aston inThe Caretakerat theComedy Theatrein November 2000, co-starringMichael Gambon(Davies) andRupert Graves(Mick), directed byPatrick Marber– for which he was nominated for anOlivier AwardforBest Actor in a Supporting Role.[6]For theNational Theatrein May 1994 Hodge played the title role inPhyllida Lloyd'sOlivier Theatrestaging of Shakespeare'sPericlesand Al inStephen Poliakoff'sBlinded by the Sundirected by Ron Daniels at theCottesloe Theatrein May 1997.
In 2002, Hodge played Leontes in anRSCrevival ofThe Winter's Taleat theRoundhouse.[7]In April 2003 he portrayed Andrei inMichael Blakemore's revival ofChekhov'sThree Sistersat thePlayhouse Theatre.In 2004, he made his Royal Court debut as Barry inJoe Penhall's study of entrapment journalismDumb Show,directed byTerry Johnson.[8]Hodge's directorial debut came in 2004, at theOxford Playhousein a double bill ofThe Dumb Waiterand Other Pieces.[5]Hodge appeared in the 2005 revival ofGuys and Dollsat thePiccadilly Theatreplaying Nathan Detroit oppositeEwan McGregorplaying Sky Masterson.[9]He received anOlivier Awardnomination for his performance.
During the summer of 2006, he acted the title role inTitus Andronicus,atShakespeare's Globe.[10]Simultaneously, he made his West End directorial debut withSee How They Run,a 1940s wartime farce byPhilip King,preceded by a UK tour.[11]When his production opened in the West End,Nancy Carrolltook over fromHattie Morahanin the role of the vicar's young wife.[12]In May 2007 he displayed alyric tenorvoice as Frank, the neurosurgeon inA Matter of Life and Deathwith theKneehigh Theatrecompany at the National Theatre, a production with music, based on events in the film of the same name.[13]Also in 2007 he guest starred in theDoctor Whoaudio dramasUrban MythsandSon of the Dragon.In 2008, Hodge starred as Albin in the London revival ofLa Cage aux Folleswhich played originally at theMenier Chocolate Factory.[14]He later reprised this role at thePlayhouse Theatrein the West End and won the 2009Olivier Awardfor Best Actor in a Musical.[15][6]
In 2010, The London production ofLa Cage aux Follestransferred toBroadway,at theLongacre Theatre,with Hodge as Albin, andKelsey Grammeras Georges. Hodge won the 2010Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musicalfor his performance.[6]A 2011 revival ofJohn Osborne'sInadmissible Evidenceat theDonmar Theatre,London, offered Hodge another role, as Maitland, the lawyer in crisis.[16]Hodge received anOlivier Awardnomination for his performance. In 2012, Hodge returned toBroadwaywhen he starred as Cyrano de Bergerac in theRoundabout Theatre Company's revival ofCyrano de Bergeracat theAmerican Airlines Theatre.[17]In October 2012, Hodge was cast as Willy Wonka in the musicalCharlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musicalat theTheatre Royal, Drury LaneLondon.[18]
In 2015, Hodge made his debut as a Broadway director, helming a revival of Pinter's 1971 playOld Times,which starredClive Owen,Eve BestandKelly Reilly,and opened at theAmerican Airlines Theatre.[19]
Writing
editHodge wrote a musical withAschlin Ditta,temporarily calledMeantime.Josefina Gabrielle,Denis Lawsonand several others participated in a cast recording, and actors includingRory Kinnear,Indira VarmaandCillian Murphyparticipated in a reading of the book.[20]
He wrote the music and lyrics for the musical101 Dalmatians,based on thenovelbyDodie Smithwith a book by Johnny McKnight (from a stage adaptation byZinnie Harris) at theRegent's Park Open Air Theatre.The musical was due to open in May 2020, however was postponed to July 2022 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Directing
editHodge has parallel careers as a writer, director and composer, most recently directingTorch Song Trilogyat theMenier Chocolate Factoryin 2012.[21]He was Associate Director at theDonmar TheatredirectingDimetosin 2009,[22]Absurdiain 2007.[23]
He directed the world premiere ofLast EasterbyBryony LaveryatBirmingham Repertory Theatre,[24]andSee How They Run.[25]
He also directed theMillennium Dome Showin the year 2000.
Awards
editHodge has receivedOlivier Awardnominations forBest ActorforInadmissible Evidencein 2012[26]andBest Actor in a MusicalforGuys and Dollsin 2006,[27]winningBest Actor in a MusicalforLa Cage aux Follesin 2010.[15]He was also nominated for Best Actor in the 2005Evening Standard Awardsfor his role inDumbshowat theRoyal Court.[28]
Douglas starred as Albin in the Broadway transfer ofLa Cage aux Folles,for which his performance won him aTony AwardforBest Actor in a Musical,[29]aDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical,[30]and anOuter Critics Circle Awardfor Outstanding Actor in a Musical.[31]He originally played the role in London in 2008 at theMenier Chocolate Factoryand then at thePlayhouse Theatrein the West End.[32]
Television
editWith Peter Searles, Hodge co-wrotePacha Mama's BlessingandForest People,about theAmazon Rainforest,performed by theNational Youth TheatreonBBC Televisionin 1989. He appeared in theBBC's productionMiddlemarch,adapted byAndrew Daviesfrom the novel byGeorge Eliotand directed byAnthony Page.In the US it aired onMasterpiece Theatrein 1994.
His other TV appearances include leading roles inBehaving Badly(1989);Capital City(1989–1990);A Fatal Inversion(1992);Bliss(1995);Only Fools and Horses(1996)The Uninvited(1997);The Scold's Bridle(1998);Shockers: Dance(1999);The Law(2000); the BBC serial adaptation ofTrollope'sThe Way We Live Now(2001), as Roger Carbury;The Russian Bride(2001);Red Cap(2003–2004);[33]Spooks(2005);ITV's 2007 adaptation ofMansfield Park,as Sir Thomas Bertram; and themade-for-TVfilmLift,directed byJames Hawes,a 2007Hartswood Filmsproduction forBBC Four,as Paul Sykes, "a constantly exasperated, highly-strung middle-aged businessman with commitments.".[34]
In 2010, he appeared in the episode "The Restaurant" of the third series of theBBCsitcomOutnumberedas Brick Bolenger, an American therapist who is married to Auntie Angela (played bySamantha Bond). The character was involved in a story line of the fourth series in 2011, but never appeared on screen. In 2012, Hodge had a role in the BBC dramaOne Night,as well as appearing in the conspiracy thriller miniseriesSecret State,and the ITV-1 dramaThe Town.
In 2016, he featured as Rex Mayhew in the BBC adaptation ofJohn le Carré'sThe Night Manager.In 2017, he appeared in "Black Museum",an episode of theanthology seriesBlack Mirror.[35]He appeared as Inspector Bartholomew Rusk in the seriesPenny Dreadful.[36]He played Grimes in a BBC adaptation ofEvelyn Waugh'sDecline and Fall,alongside Jack Whitehall, Stephen Graham and David Suchet.[37]
From 2020 to 2023, Hodge played the role of General Velementov, head of Catherine the Great's armies inThe Great,alongsideElle FanningandNicholas Hoult.[38]
Music
editDoug Hodgereleased two albums of his own compositions: "Cowley Road Songs" in 2005,[39]and "Nightbus" in 2009.[40]He won the Stiles and Drewe 2012 Best New Song Award for his song 'Powercut' from "Meantime", the musical he co-wrote withAschlin Ditta.[41]
"I've been writing songs all my life but — apart from the occasional girlfriend late at night — I'd never sung them to anyone. Then last year I finally started playing at various venues in and aroundOxford.Each time I wrote a new song I'd go down the Ex [on Cowley Road] and sing it... Then Rightback Records asked me to record them. We went into the Blue Moon Studios inBanburyfor just four days. This [Cowley Road Songs] is what we came out with... "– Douglas Hodge[42]
Personal life
editUntil 2013, Hodge was in a relationship with actressTessa Peake-Joneswith whom he has two children.[1]He subsequently married American wigmaker Amanda Miller.[38]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Salome's Last Dance | John the Baptist / Lord Alfred "Bosey" Douglas | |
| 1989 | Dealers | Patrick Skill | |
| Diamond Skulls | Jamie Skinner | ||
| 1991 | Buddy's Song | Bobby Rosen | |
| 1993 | The Trial | Inspector | |
| 1996 | Hollow Reed | Hannah's barrister | |
| 2000 | The Magic of Vincent | Dr. Robert Blake | Short film |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Pitt Crawley | |
| Out of Time | Michael | Short film | |
| 2006 | Scenes of a Sexual Nature | Brian | |
| 2009 | The Descent Part 2 | Dan | |
| 2010 | Robin Hood | Sir Robert Loxley | |
| 2012 | Bert & Dickie | John Bushnell | |
| 2013 | Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return | Fruit Striped Lawyer | Voice |
| Diana | Paul Burrell | ||
| 2014 | Serena | Horace Kephart | |
| 2016 | The Complete Walk: The Tempest | Prospero | Short film |
| The Dancer | Taylor | ||
| 2017 | Tulip Fever | Nicholas Steen | |
| 2018 | Beirut | Sully | |
| Red Sparrow | Maxim Volontov | ||
| Wanderland | Dr. Rock Positano | ||
| Jonathan | Hans | ||
| 2019 | The Report | Dr. James Mitchell | |
| Joker | Alfred Pennyworth | ||
| Gemini Man | Jack Willis | ||
| 2020 | The Devil All the Time | Tater Brown | |
| 2022 | The Curse of Bridge Hollow | Old Man | |
| A Grand Romantic Gesture | Simon | [43] | |
| 2024 | We Live in Time | Reginald | |
| 2025 | G20 | Oliver Everett | Post-production[44] |
| TBA | Vindication Swim | TBA | Post-production[45] |
| Untitled Jack Ryan film | TBA | Filming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Alas Smith and Jones | Unknown | Episode #2.1 |
| 1986 | Sorry! | Geoffrey | Episode: "Every Clown Wants to Play Hamlet" |
| 1988 | Me and My Girl | Tarzan | Episode: "Question Time" |
| Ten Great Writers of the Modern World | Stage Manager / Son / Ordolfo / Raskolnikov | 2 episodes | |
| London's Burning | Bobby | Episode #1.5 | |
| King and Castle | Detective Sergeant | Episode: "Cons" | |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | Nigel Timson | Episode: "Rumpole and the Barrow Boy" | |
| 1989 | Behaving Badly | Giles | |
| 1989–1990 | Capital City | Declan McConnochie | |
| 1992 | A Fatal Inversion | Adam | 3 episodes |
| Anglo-Saxon Attitudes | Young Gerald Middleton | 3 episodes | |
| 1994 | Middlemarch | Dr. Tertius Lydgate | |
| Broken Lives | Unknown | TV film | |
| Open Fire | DC Peter Finch | TV film | |
| 1994–1995 | Screen Two | Michael Cooper / Leslie Bliss / Tracey | 3 episodes |
| 1995 | It Could Be You | Bob | TV film |
| 1996 | True Love | James | TV film |
| Only Fools and Horses | Adult Damien | Episode: "Heroes and Villains" | |
| 1997 | The Uninvited | Steve Blake | |
| Rules of Engagement | Moorhead | TV film | |
| 1998 | The Scold's Bridle | Jack Blankeney | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Shockers: Dance | Mike Swift | TV film |
| 2000 | The Law | DI Jack Raleigh | TV film |
| The Canterbury Tales | Unknown | Episode: "The Journey Back" Voice role | |
| 2001 | The Way We Live Now | Roger Carbury | |
| The Russian Bride | Eddie Brennan | TV film | |
| 2001, 2003–2004 | Red Cap | Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Burns | |
| 2002 | Blue Heelers | Ray Barry | Episode: "Private Lives" |
| 2005 | Spooks | Gary Hicks | Episode #4.5 |
| 2007 | The Lift | Paul Sykes | TV film |
| Mansfield Park | Sir Thomas Bertram | TV film | |
| The Whistleblowers | DI Bell | Episode: "Ghosts" | |
| 2009 | Unforgiven | Michael Belcombe | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Arena | Various characters | Episode: "Harold Pinter: A Celebration" |
| Skins | Edward Jones | Episode: "JJ" | |
| Outnumbered | Brick | Episode: "The Restaurant" | |
| 2012 | One Night | Ted | |
| Secret State | Anthony Fossett | 3 episodes | |
| The Town | Inspector Chris Franks | ||
| 2015–2016 | Penny Dreadful | Bartholomew Rusk | 13 episodes |
| 2016 | The Good Wife | Damon Stryk | Episode: "Tracks" |
| The Night Manager | Rex Mayhew | 5 episodes | |
| Falling Water | H. Robert Arnot, CEO White Sand Equity | 5 episodes | |
| 2017 | Death in Paradise | Daniel Langham | Episode: "Errupting in Murder" |
| Unforgotten | Paul Nixon | 4 episodes | |
| Decline and Fall | Grimes | ||
| Maigret in Montmartre | Fred Alfonsi | TV film | |
| Black Mirror | Rolo Haynes | Episode: "Black Museum" | |
| 2017–2019 | Catastrophe | Douglas | 7 episodes |
| 2018 | Elementary | Sydney Place | Episode: "Our Time Is Up" |
| Watergate | Richard Nixon | ||
| 2019 | Curfew | Tom Weston | Episode #1.4 |
| 2019–2021 | Lost in Space | Alistair Hastings | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | The Undoing | Robert Adelman | 2 episodes |
| 2020–2023 | The Great | General Velementov | |
| 2022 | I Hate Suzie Too | Bailey Quinn | Episode #2.1 |
| 2023 | Extrapolations | Hendricks | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Caretaker | Nominated | [6] |
| 2006 | Best Actor in a Musical | Guys and Dolls | Nominated | [27][6] | |
| 2009 | La Cage aux Folles | Won | [15][6] | ||
| 2010 | Tony Award | Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical | Won | [6] | |
| Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Won | [6] | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Won | [6] | ||
| 2012 | Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor | Inadmissible Evidence | Nominated | [26][6] |
| 2014 | Whatsonstage.com Awards | Best Actor in a Musical | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Nominated | [6] |
| Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | The Great | Nominated |
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