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YAHYA ABDUL-MATEEN II is well known for his Emmy Award-winning performance as Cal Abar/Dr. Manhattan in HBO’s groundbreaking series, Watchmen. He recently starred in Michel Bay‘s Ambulance, opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, and will be reprising his role as Manta in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in theaters March 2023. Yahya starred in The Matrix: Resurrections, led by original director/writer Lana Wachowski, and in the Jordan Peele-produced remake of the popular Candyman for MGM/Universal. He also co-starred amongst an all-star cast in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, in which he played Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale. Other film and television credits include Aquaman opposite Jason Momoa for DC Comics and Warner Bros.; First Match, based on an award-winning script by Olivia Newman (Audience Award at SXSW); the “Striking Vipers” episode of Black Mirror; Jordan Peele’s Us; The Greatest Showman opposite Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, and Zendaya for Twentieth Century Fox; Sony Pictures Classic’s Boundaries; The Handmaid’s Tale; Baywatch; Netflix’s All Day and a Night; Sweetness in the Belly opposite Dakota Fanning, (2019 Toronto International Film Festival); and Baz Luhrmann’s television series, The Get Down. Upcoming projects include Emergency Contact, which he is set to star in and executive produce, By All for Warner Bros, and The Scent of Burnt Flowers with Macro TV, created by Blitz Bazawule. He has been honored by the Critics’ Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema with the Breakthrough Award in Feb 2021, made the HuffPost’s 2020 Culture Shifters list, and in 2018, was one of a select group of actors to make the prestigious The Hollywood Reporter’s NextGen list. Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, California, Yahya is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama, where he received the prestigious Herschel Williams Prize. Topdog/Underdog will be his Broadway debut.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Booth

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Ensemble


Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Yahya Abdul-Mateeh II, Topdog/Underdog


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Theatre World Awards - 2023 - Theatre World Awards

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Topdog/Underdog

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AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Sets Max Streaming Premiere Date


Catch AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM streaming on Max. Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. 

Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey & More to Be Honored at Academy Museum Gala


The Academy Museum Gala will celebrate the acclaimed museum’s two-year anniversary and will honor three-time Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep, award-winning Michael B. Jordan, Academy Award-nominated Oprah Winfrey, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker and actor Sofia Coppola.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & More Win 2023 Tony Awards - Full List of Winners!


Tonight's the night! The best of Broadway gathers today, June 11, at the United Palace to celebrate the 76th Annual Tony Awards. Kimberly Akimbo, Leopoldstadt, Some Like It Hot, Alex Newell, Sean Hayes, and more took home trophies. Check out the full list of winners now!

How/When/Where to Watch the 2023 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!


In just days, on June 11, The 76th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at the United Palace to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2022/23 theatre season. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!

Photos: Go inside The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5.  Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn Caserta for Outstanding Swing and Dale Badway for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World.  Check out photos here!

Photos: Broadway's Brightest Stars Hit the Red Carpet at the 2023 Tony Awards


We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing) at the 2023 Tony Awards!

Video: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Just Wanted to Tell the Truth


In this video, Tony nominee Yahya Abdul-Mateen II chats more about why Topdog/Underdog is so important, what he enjoyed most about the process, and so much more.

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Wins 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play


Topdog/Underdog has won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.

Video: Corey Hawkins Wants to 'Plant the Seeds of Possibility ' on Broadway


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Corey Hawkins chats more about bringing theatre to younger audiences, why his role in Topdog/Underdog was so important to him, and so much more.

Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards


Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!

Photos: Meet the 2023 Tony Nominees!


On Thursday, the nominees met the press and BroadwayWorld's Jennifer Broski was on hand to capture portraits of each of them on their big day!

Photos: The 2023 Tony Award Nominees Meet the Press!


See photos of the 2023 Tony Award nominees meeting the press!

2023 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions


Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!

Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards


The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!

2023 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show!


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

SOME LIKE IT HOT, & JULIET, SHUCKED & More Lead The 2023 Tony Award Nominations


This year's Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Lea Michele and Myles Frost and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2022-23 theatre season.

How to Watch the 2023 Tony Nominations


The 76th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, May 2, by Lea Michele and Myles Frost. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld.

INTO THE WOODS, SWEENEY TODD, A DOLL'S HOUSE & More Lead in Nominations for 2023 Drama League Awards


The Drama League has announced the 2023 Drama League Awards Nominees. See the full list!

Photos: Michael B. Jordan & More Attend CREED III Premiere in L.A.


It was a star-studded night celebrating Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut with co-stars Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent and Phylicia Rashad also gracing the red carpet alongside Selenis Leyva, Spence Moore II, Thaddeus James Mixson, Jr., and José Benavidez. Check out photos from the premiere now!

Colman Domingo to Lead Netflix's THE MADNESS Limited Series From THE LARAMIE PROJECT Writer Stephen Belber


Netflix has ordered The Madness, a conspiracy thriller under Chernin Entertainment’s (The North Road Company) first look deal at Netflix. The series will star Colman Domingo (Zola, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Fear The Walking Dead). The eight-episode series was created and executive produced by Stephen Belber (The Laramie Project).

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Yahya Abdul-Mateen II next theatre project?

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's next show will be Topdog/Underdog which opens on 10/20/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II been in?

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II been in?

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II been nominated for?

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has been nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards and the Theatre World Awards for his performance in Topdog/Underdog.

What awards has Yahya Abdul-Mateen II won?

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has won the Theatre World Awards for his performance in Topdog/Underdog.

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