David Darlow (born 25 December 1943 in

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) is an American actor and stage director.

Life

David Darlow was born in 1943 in Jerusalem.Hugh Dellios:
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in his first years. Later he moved to the United States. Darlow started his career at the theatre. In 1974 he directed the

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play ''Demons: A Possession'' for the New York

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. He predominantly was active as an actor and director in Chicago theatres such as the

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,
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under

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. He was nominated multiple times for the ''

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'', as an actor as well as a director. In 2001 he won the award in the category ''Actor in a Supporting Role – Play'' for his role in ''Endgame''. Darlow also was artistic director of the Oak Park Festival Theatre. Since the mid 1970s Darlow also appeared in film and TV productions. He had minor roles in TV series such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' or ''

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''. Later he also appeared in feature films such as ''

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'', '' The Fugitive'', '' Road to Perdition'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' No God, No Master''. Darlow was married to playwright and actress Kristine Thatcher from 1991 until 2003; in 1991 the couple adopted a daughter.Gary Houston:
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'. In: chicagotribune.com, 5 November 1995. Since 2006 he has been married to Rachel Silverman Darlow.

Selected filmography

Actor

Selected theatrography

Actor Director

Awards and nominations

* 1985: Nomination for the ''Jeff Award'' in the category ''Actor in a Principal Role – Play'' for his role in ''The Philanthropist'' at Court Theatre * 1986: Nomination for the ''Jeff Award'' in the category ''Actor in a Principal Role – Play'' for his role in ''The Real Thing'' at Northlight Theatre * 2001: Winner of the ''Jeff Award'' as ''Actor in a Supporting Role – Play'' for his role in ''Endgame'' with the American Theater Company * 2006: Nomination for the ''Jeff Award'' in the category ''Actor in a Principal Role – Play'' for his role in ''Power'' with the Remy Bumppo Theatre Company * 2017: Nomination for the ''Jeff Award'' in the category ''Director – Play'' für seine Inszenierung von ''Born Yesterday'' with the Remy Bumppo Theatre Company * 2019: Nomination for the ''Jeff Award'' in the category ''Performer in a Principal Role – Play'' for his role as ''André'' in ''The Father''

References

External links

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