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Michael Shannon

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Claim to fame

Michael Shannon is known for his roles in movies (including an Oscar-nominated performance in Revolutionary Road) and TV (Boardwalk Empire). He has starred off-Broadway in Bug (and later in the movie), The Little Flower of East Orange, Uncle Vanya and Mistakes Were Made and on Broadway in Grace alongside his real-life love, Kate Arrington.

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Grace co-stars and real-life couple Michael Shannon and Kate Arrington (who appeared in MTC’s 2009 production of Richard Greenberg’s The American Plan), smile for the cameras.

Theatrical couple Michael Shannon and Kate Arrington (who co-starred in Broadway’s Grace) show off their hip opening night looks.

Grace star Michael Shannon, soon-to-be Cinderella headliner Laura Osnes and A Christmas Story's John Bolton are proud to serve as judges for the 2012 Gypsy of the Year ceremony.

Grace stars (and real-life partners) Kate Arrington and Michael Shannon congratulate Chastain—she and Shannon played husband and wife in Take Shelter.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, three Sardi’s portraits are worth at least a million! Catch Grace stars Michael Shannon, Ed Asner and Paul Rudd in Grace at the Cort Theatre.

Max Klimavicius reveals Michael Shannon’s portrait, and Shannon and co-star Ed Asner are obviously impressed!

Next up is Ed Asner’s sketch. We think there’s quite a resemblance!

Grace star Michael Shannon leaves a message for his fans.

Say cheese! Michael Shannon, Ed Asner, Kate Arrington and Paul Rudd take a company photo at the iconic restaurant.

Michael Shannon is in good company with his Boardwalk Empire co-star Bobby Cannavale, who is starring on Broadway in Glengarry Glen Ross this season.

Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Kate Arrington and Michael Shannon get cozy on the red carpet.

Grace stars Ed Asner, Paul Rudd, Kate Arrington and Michael Shannon beam after the performance.

...and Shannon is obviously thrilled to be starring with his real-life partner!

In Grace, Shannon and Arrington play Sam and Sara—two neighbors who become unlikely friends...

Bravo! Michael Shannon, Kate Arrington, Paul Rudd and Ed Asner take their official opening night bow.

Grace stars Michael Shannon and Ed Asner are happy to welcome converts to the Broadway Flea Market.

Real-life couple Kate Arrington and Michael are prepping to play neighbors in Grace.

They’ve got chemistry already! A final cast snapshot of Ed Asner, Michael Shannon, Kate Arrington and Paul Rudd.

After winning raves off-Broadway in Craig Wright’s Mistakes Were Made, Michael Shannon can’t wait to make his Broadway debut in the playwright’s Grace.

Paul Rudd chats about his excitement at returning to Broadway in Grace as Ed Asner and Michael Shannon look on.

Grace stars Ed Asner, Kate Arrington, Michael Shannon and Paul Rudd get set to meet the press.

Stage veteran and Boardwalk Empire star Michael Shannon enjoys the evening’s festivities alongside Dreams of Flying Dreams of Falling star Reed Birney.

Make no mistake: Michael Shannon gave a performance worthy of a Drama Desk nom in off-Broadway’s Mistakes Were Made.

His show Mistakes Were Made had a great run at the Barrow Street Theatre, and Michael Shannon is honored to be nominated for a Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.

No Mistake about it; Dexter Bullard, Sam Deutsch, Michael Shannon, Mierka Girten and Craig Wright make a great team.

Oscar nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road and HBO's current hit Boardwalk Empire) is all smiles on his off-Broadway opening night.

Sam Deutsch, Michael Shannon and Mierka Girten clean up nicely for their opening night celebration!

Michael Shannon takes a well-earned opening night bow. He previously starred as the Stage Manager in David Cromer's production of Our Town at the Barrow Street Theater.

Sam Deutsch and Mierka Girten sandwich leading man Michael Shannon on the opening night of Mistakes Were Made. Shannon and Girten starred in the show's 2009 world premiere at Chicago's Red Orchid Theatre.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company actress Kate Arrington wouldn't miss longtime love Michael Shannon's opening night.

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It's a Divine Night for Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Ed Asner & Kate Arrington at the Opening of Grace

Grace stars Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Ed Asner and Kate Arrington celebrated the official opening night of Craig Wright’s chilling dark comedy about the pursuit of faith. Watch this chat with the cast of this holy new play!

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Michael Shannon

Claim to fame

Latest Broadway Buzz

Broadway.com Names the 10 Best Performances of 2012

Steve Kazee, Laura Osnes, Katie Finneran & More to Take Part in Gypsy of the Year Competition

Surprise! Ed Asner Celebrates His 83rd Birthday with Paul Rudd & the Cast of Grace

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It's a Divine Night for Paul Rudd, Michael Shannon, Ed Asner & Kate Arrington at the Opening of Grace

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