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Streep made her stage debut in Trelawny of the Wells and received a Tony Award nomination for 27 Wagons Full of Cotton and A Memory of Two Mondays in 1976. In 1977, she made her film debut in Julia. In 1978, she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her leading role in the miniseries Holocaust, and received her first Oscar nomination for The Deer Hunter. Streep won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing a troubled wife in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and went on to establish herself as a film actress in the 1980s. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for starring as a Holocaust survivor in Sophie's Choice (1982) and had her biggest commercial success to that point in Out of Africa (1985). She continued to gain critical and awards recognition for her work in the late 1980s and 1990s, but commercial success was varied, with the comedy Death Becomes Her (1992) and the drama The Bridges of Madison County (1995) becoming her biggest earners in that period.


Streep reclaimed her stardom in the 2000s and 2010s with starring roles in The Hours (2002), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Mamma Mia! (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), It's Complicated (2009), and Into the Woods (2014). She also won her third Academy Award for her portrayal of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady (2011). Her stage roles include The Public Theater's 2001 revival of The Seagull, and her television roles include two projects for HBO, the miniseries Angels in America (2003), for which she won another Emmy Award, and the drama series Big Little Lies (2019).
Streep has been the recipient of many honorary awards. She was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2004, Gala Tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center in 2008, and Kennedy Center Honor in 2011 for her contribution to American culture, through performing arts. President Barack Obama awarded her the 2010 National Medal of Arts, and in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2003, the government of France made her a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters. She was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2017.

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Meryl Streep STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Showcase, 1978
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1977
Lieutenant Lillian Holiday

[Broadway]
1977
Dunyasha

[Broadway]
1976
Edith Varney

[Broadway]
1975
Miss Imogen Parrott

[College/University (US)]
World Premiere, 1974
Ensemble/Other Roles


Meryl Streep Movies

Everybody Rides the Carousel
[ 1976 ] Stage 6
Julia
[ 1977 ] Anne Marie
The Deer Hunter
[ 1978 ] Linda
Kramer vs. Kramer
[ 1979 ] Joanna Kramer
Manhattan
[ 1979 ] Jill
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
[ 1979 ] Karen Traynor
The French Lieutenant's Woman
[ 1981 ] Sarah and Anna
Still of the Night
[ 1982 ] Brooke Reynolds
Sophie's Choice
[ 1982 ] Sophie
Silkwood
[ 1983 ] Karen Silkwood
Falling in Love
[ 1984 ] Molly Gilmore
Out of Africa
[ 1985 ] Karen
Plenty
[ 1985 ] Susan
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] Rachel
Ironweed
[ 1987 ] Helen
A Cry in the Dark
[ 1988 ] Lindy
She-Devil
[ 1989 ] Mary Fisher
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] Suzanne Vale
Defending Your Life
[ 1991 ] Julia
Death Becomes Her
[ 1992 ] Madeline Ashton Menville
The House of the Spirits
[ 1993 ] Clara
The River Wild
[ 1994 ] Gail Hartman
The Bridges of Madison County
[ 1995 ] Francesca Johnson
Marvin's Room
[ 1996 ] Lee
Before and After
[ 1996 ] Carolyn Ryan
Dancing at Lughnasa
[ 1998 ] Kate Mundy
One True Thing
[ 1998 ] Kate Gulden
Music of the Heart
[ 1999 ] Roberta
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
[ 2001 ] Blue Mecha
The Hours
[ 2002 ] Clarissa Vaughan
Adaptation.
[ 2002 ] Susan Orlean
The Manchurian Candidate
[ 2004 ] Eleanor Shaw
A Series of Unfortunate Events
[ 2004 ] Aunt Josephine
Prime
[ 2005 ] Lisa Metzger
The Ant Bully
[ 2006 ] Queen
A Prairie Home Companion
[ 2006 ] Yolanda Johnson
The Devil Wears Prada
[ 2006 ] Miranda Priestly
Evening
[ 2007 ] Lila Ross
Dark Matter
[ 2007 ] Joanna Silver
Lions for Lambs
[ 2007 ] Janine Roth
Rendition
[ 2007 ] Corrine Whitman
Doubt
[ 2008 ] Sister Aloysius Beauvier
Mamma Mia!
[ 2008 ] Donna
Julie & Julia
[ 2009 ] Julia Child
It's Complicated
[ 2009 ] Jane Adler
Fantastic Mr. Fox
[ 2009 ] Mrs. Fox
The Iron Lady
[ 2011 ] Margaret Thatcher
Hope Springs
[ 2012 ] Kay
August: Osage County
[ 2013 ] Violet Weston
The Homesman
[ 2014 ] Altha Carter
The Giver
[ 2014 ] Chief Elder
Into the Woods
[ 2014 ] Witch
Ricki and the Flash
[ 2015 ] Ricki
The Guardian Brothers
[ 2015 ] Narrator
Suffragette
[ 2015 ] Emmeline Pankhurst
Florence Foster Jenkins
[ 2016 ] Florence Foster Jenkins
The Post
[ 2017 ] Kay Graham
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
[ 2018 ] Donna
Mary Poppins Returns
[ 2018 ] Cousin Topsy
The Laundromat
[ 2019 ] Ellen Martin
Little Women
[ 2019 ] Aunt March
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Dee Dee Allen
Let Them All Talk
[ 2020 ] Alice
Don't Look Up
[ 2021 ] President Orlean

Meryl Streep Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Meryl Streep, Mother Courage and Her Children

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Solo Show

Meryl StreepSarah Jones: bridge & tunnel


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Meryl Streep, The Seagull

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Meryl Streep, Happy End

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Meryl Streep, The Cherry Orchard

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Meryl Streep27 Wagons Full of Cotton/Memory of Two Mondays

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Meryl Streep, Secret Service

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Play

Meryl Streep, Trelawny of the "Wells"


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1976 - Best Performances

Meryl StreepPhoenix Repertory Company


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Theatre World Awards - 1976 - Performance

Meryl Streep27 Wagons Full of Cotton

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Meryl Streep, 27 Wagons Full of Cotton

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Meryl Streep News


O'Neill Theater Center Chairman Tom Viertel to Step Down


Tom Viertel, who has been a member of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center board for nearly three decades and its Chairman since 2000, will step down from his role at the end of the O'Neill's 2024 season in August. Learn more.

Meryl Streep to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or At Cannes Film Festival


According to reports, actress Meryl Streep will be receiving the Honorary Palme d’Or award at the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Streep has starred in numerous films throughout her career and has the distinction of being the most nominated person in the acting categories at the Academy Awards. Some of her musical roles include Mamma Mia! and its sequel, Into the Woods, and Mary Poppins Returns.

MAMMA MIA! Returns to Toronto in October


MAMMA MIA! will return to Toronto to play a limited 5-week run from October 8 to November 10, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.  

PigPen Theatre CO. to Embark on Residency 'Trunk Songs' at City Winery In NYC


Following a critically acclaimed Broadway debut on March 21, the composers of Water for Elephants will celebrate their achievement with a two-date residency in New York City. PigPen Theatre Co. will debut “Trunk Songs: PigPen Theatre Co.” at City Winery on May 17, 2024 with a second performance on June 4, 2024. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 12pm ET. “Trunk Songs: PigPen Theatre Co.” will feature deep cuts from their two-decade long catalog and debut brand new music.

First Female Playwrights Chosen For Inaugural Women In Theatre Lab Announced


The first female playwrights chosen for the inaugural Women in Theatre Lab have been announced.

Review: THE PROM at The Community Players


The Community Players concludes its 102nd season on the highest of notes with its energetic, spirited, emotionally charged production of the musical comedy, ‘The Prom.’

Feature: Celebrate Earth Day with Award-Wining Fantastic Fungi Film and Q&A with Director


There might have been a time when the thought of attending a class, discussion, or event about nature would have caused eye-rolling. But with the emergence of considerable interest in Earth Day and all that affects the planet, a visually stunning cinematic film has been remastered and re-released for fun and informative events. The 4k version of the award-winning documentary Fantastic Fungi will be screened at Galaxy Theaters Boulevard Mall, offering a unique opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with director Louie Schwartzberg on April 20.

Larry Marshall to Direct Sundog Theatre's SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY


Broadway star Larry Marshall will direct Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2024. Learn more!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Details the Backstage Shenanigans at MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG


Last night, Daniel Radcliffe made an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, where he discussed his current run in Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway, and some of the backstage shenanigans that take place.

Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jin Ha Join Season 4 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING


It was announced today that more actors have joined the fan-favorite Hulu series, Only Murders in the Building. Actors Richard Kind, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Catherine Cohen, and Jin Ha have been cast in the upcoming fouth season, all in recurring roles. They join the previously announced new cast members Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, Desmin Borges, Siena Werber and Lilian Rebelo. 

MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period To March 2025


As part of the celebrations for MAMMA MIA! turning 25 on Saturday 6 April 2024, the hit musical has extended its booking period at London's Novello Theatre to Saturday 29 March 2025, with tickets now on sale.

Previews: DANCING AT LUGHNASA at City Theatre


City Theater Company gets their Irish on with Dancing At Lughnasa by Brian Friel, April 19-27, 2024 at The Delaware Contemporary.

MAMMA MIA! Producer Judy Craymer 'Would Love' Greta Gerwig To Helm Third Film


Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer has her eye on Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig to helm a third film in the record-breaking movie musical franchise.

Gil Gutiérrez Trio to Perform at Birdland in May


See the gifted Gil Gutiérrez Trio at Birdland NYC on Friday, May 17, Saturday May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Learn how to purchase tickets.m

Video: Jonathan Groff Talks MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Barbra Streisand, and More!


Jonathan Groff stopped by The Tonight Show to talk about Merrily We Roll Along, how Barbra Streisand knows he exists, and more.

Lilla Crawford to Guest Star in North Coast's ANYBODY: IMPROVISED HAMILTON


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Jennifer Hudson, Meryl Streep & More to Appear at 2024 IHeartRadio Music Awards


Discover the star-studded lineup of celebrity appearances for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. From Meryl Streep to Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, T-Pain, and more, get ready for an unforgettable night of music.

MAMMA MIA! Comes To Fort Worth's Bass Performance Hall This July


Get ready for a musical extravaganza as MAMMA MIA! tickets go on sale this Friday. The show is set to hit Fort Worth from July 16-21.

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide


A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!

Meryl Streep FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Meryl Streep been in?

Meryl Streep has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Meryl Streep been in?

Meryl Streep has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Meryl Streep been nominated for?

Meryl Streep has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mother Courage and Her Children," Outstanding Solo Show at The Lortels for "Sarah Jones: bridge & tunnel," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Seagull," Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Happy End," Outstanding Featured Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Cherry Orchard," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "27 Wagons Full of Cotton/Memory of Two Mondays," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Secret Service," Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Trelawny of the Wells," Best Performances at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Phoenix Repertory Company, Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "27 Wagons Full of Cotton," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "27 Wagons Full of Cotton."

What awards has Meryl Streep won?

Meryl Streep has won several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "The Seagull." She also received Best Performances recognition from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work with the Phoenix Repertory Company. Additionally, Streep was honored with a Theatre World Award for her performance in "27 Wagons Full of Cotton."

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