Michael Arden
Biography
Michael Arden is an American actor and theater director who was born in Midland, Texas. He studied at Interlochen Arts Academy and the Juilliard School before joining the Broadway revival of Big River in 2003, where he made his Broadway debut as Tom Sawyer. He went on to appear off-Broadway in Bare, a Pop Opera and in regional productions such as Pippin and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. As a director, he staged a revival of Spring Awakening for Deaf West, Once on This Island, and Parade; he won two Tony Awards for directing musicals, one for Parade in 2023 and one for Maybe Happy Ending in 2025. His screen work includes Source Code (2011) and Bride Wars (2009), and he had television roles on Grey's Anatomy, Kings, and Anger Management. He has also composed works including Easter Rising and Ripley.
44years old
Turns 45 on October 6in 328 days
- Born Midland
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Also credited as Michael Jerrod Moore
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 7 years2009 to 2016
Every film, newest first
- 2016So B. ItIMDb rating 6.9
- 2012The Odd Life of Timothy GreenIMDb rating 6.6
- 2011Source CodeIMDb rating 7.5
- 2009Bride WarsIMDb rating 5.5
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Early training
Arden was accepted to the Juilliard School on a full scholarship and was part of the Drama Division's Group 34. In 2003 he left Juilliard to join the Broadway revival company of Big River.
First role
In 2003, Arden played Tom Sawyer in the Roundabout and Deaf West revival of Big River, which marked his Broadway debut.
Behind the award
Arden won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Parade, after the production moved from New York City Center's 2022 gala to Broadway in March 2023.
Beyond film
In the summer of 2007, Arden was one of Barbra Streisand's "Broadway Boys" when he went on a tour of Europe with her.
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Worked with
Michael Arden made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
M. Emmet Walsh's page
Cloris Leachman's page
John Heard's page
Alfre Woodard's page
Jeffrey Wright's page
Anne Hathaway's page
Duncan JonesDirector, 1 film, 2011
All films by Duncan Jones
Gary WinickDirector, 1 film, 2009
All films by Gary Winick
All films by Peter Hedges
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Ovation Awards | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.