Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg is a renowned American actor, highly respected for his character roles in films, television, and theatre. His rich career encompassing many awards, including nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. Born on July 5, 1968, and raised in Long Beach, California, Stuhlbarg refined his acting craft at esteemed institutions such as The Juilliard School and the University of California. In 2009, he garnered prominence for his portrayal of troubled university professor Larry Gopnik in the dark comedy film A Serious Man. From then onwards, his career took a sharp upward turn, landing him roles in movies such as Lincoln, Hitchcock, Steve Jobs, and The Post. He also played key characters in multiple television series, such as Arnold Rothstein in HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Remarkably, he seamlessly folded his tenure into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing as Nicodemus West in Doctor Strange.

On the theatre stage, Stuhlbarg has played in several productions, including the Broadway debut of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman in 2005. Interestingly, he played both Time and Clown in a 2000 production of William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale. In 2024, he made a comeback to Broadway with Patriots. He has also shown a humble outlook towards his Jewish heritage, viewing it as a part of his 'spiritual resonance'. Despite an incident in Central Park where he was assaulted, Stuhlbarg has continued to make great strides in theatre, film, and television, becoming an eminent figure in the industry.