Lights, camera, action! You may know them for their on-screen performances and blockbuster movies, but did you know that some of your favorite celebrities also have a love for the stage? From acting to directing and writing plays, these stars have a hidden talent in dramatism that many fans are not aware of. Let’s take a closer look at the top 10 celebrities who also happen to be remarkable dramatists. Get ready to be surprised!
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston is a British actor who has appeared in films such as The Avengers, War Horse, and High-Rise. He is also a trained stage actor, having performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. In addition to his work in film and television, Hiddleston has also written two plays: entitled A View from the Bridge and Coriolanus.
Viola Davis
If you love Viola Davis, then you’ll be happy to know that she’s also a dramatist! She’s starred in numerous stage productions, including the Broadway production of “King Hedley II.” She’s also won Tony Awards for her performances in “Fences” and “August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
James Franco
James Franco is one of the most popular and successful actors of our generation. He has starred in some of the biggest movies of the past decade, including Spider-Man, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Oz the Great and Powerful. What many people don’t know about James Franco is that he is also a very successful dramatist. He has written and produced several stage plays, including Of Mice and Men, The Long Shrift, and Breakfast of Champions. He has also directed several films, such as The Disaster Artist and Interior. Leather Bar.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood, but did you know that she is also a dramatist? She has appeared in many stage productions, including an off-Broadway production of Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard.” She has also been a part of several movies, such as “The Prestige” and “Her.”
John Krasinski
John Krasinski is a well-known actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his role as Jim Halpert on the American version of The Office. He has also starred in movies such as 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, A Quiet Place, and Jack Ryan.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Krasinski has also written and directed several films. His first film, Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, was based on a collection of short stories by David Foster Wallace. Krasinski also wrote and directed the 2009 film The Hollars.
Krasinski has expressed interest in writing for theater. In 2012, he wrote a play called “The Vast Of Night” which was produced at the Ensemble Studio Theatre in Los Angeles.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway is a prominent American actress who has also dabbled in writing for the stage. She wrote and starred in an off-Broadway play called “Crazy Just Like Me” in 2011. The play was inspired by a short story she had written about her experience with bipolar disorder.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone is one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood. She has starred in many hit films, such as Easy A, The Help, and La La Land. What many people don’t know about Emma Stone is that she is also a talented dramatist. She has written and performed several plays, including an all-female version of The Tempest.
Stone is not the only celebrity who is also a dramatist. other celebrities who have written and/or performed plays include Viola Davis, Scarlett Johansson, James Franco, and Anne Hathaway.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence is an American actress and producer. She has received several awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and seven Critics’ Choice Awards. Lawrence is one of the highest-paid actors in the world, and her films have grossed over $5.67 billion worldwide. She is also known for her starring role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games film series (2012–2015), which established her as the highest-grossing action heroine of all time.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood today. He has starred in some of the biggest films of the past decade, including The Hangover, Silver Linings Playbook, and American Sniper. But what many people don’t know about Bradley Cooper is that he also has a passion for theater.
In 2009, Bradley made his Broadway debut in a revival of the play ‘Equus.’ The following year, he starred in another Broadway play called ‘The Elephant Man.’ And in 2014, he starred in a critically-acclaimed production of ‘The Motherf**ker with the Hat’ at the Manhattan Theatre Club.
Clearly, Bradley Cooper is more than just a movie star – he’s also a talented dramatist. If you’re a fan of his work on the big screen, be sure to check out his work on the stage as well.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon is one of the most successful actresses of her generation, with an impressive body of work that includes films like Legally Blonde, Walk the Line, and Wild. What many people don’t know about Reese is that she’s also a talented dramatist. She’s written several stage plays, including a adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest. Reese is clearly passionate about theater, and it’s something she continues to pursue in her career.