History of Tracy Letts in Timeline
Tracy Letts is an accomplished American actor, playwright, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to both stage and screen. He gained prominence at the Steppenwolf Theatre before achieving Broadway success with his play *August: Osage County* (2007), which won him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. In addition to his playwriting achievements, Letts has also been recognized for his acting, winning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in the Broadway revival of *Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* (2013).
July 4, 1965: Tracy Letts Born
On July 4, 1965, Tracy Letts was born. He would grow up to be an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter known for his work in theater, film, and television.
1988: Stage Actor at Steppenwolf Theatre
In 1988, Tracy Letts began performing in classic plays with the Steppenwolf Theatre as a stage actor, marking an early stage in his acting career.
1991: Letts Wrote Killer Joe
In 1991, Tracy Letts wrote the play Killer Joe, marking an early point in his playwriting career. The play premiered two years later.
1993: Sobriety Since 1993
Tracy Letts has been sober since 1993, marking a significant personal life decision.
1994: Starred in Picasso at the Lapin Agile
In 1994, Tracy Letts starred in Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile, produced by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
1998: Death of Holly Wantuch
In 1998, Holly Wantuch, with whom Tracy Letts was in a relationship, unexpectedly died, marking a difficult time in his personal life.
June 28, 2007: August: Osage County Premiered at Steppenwolf Theatre
On June 28, 2007, Tracy Letts' most famous play, August: Osage County, premiered at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago.
December 4, 2007: August: Osage County Broadway Debut
On December 4, 2007, August: Osage County made its Broadway debut at the Imperial Theatre, signifying a major milestone in Tracy Letts' career.
2007: Broadway Debut as a Playwright for August: Osage County
In 2007, Tracy Letts made his Broadway debut as a playwright with August: Osage County, which later won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
April 29, 2008: August: Osage County Transferred to Music Box Theatre
On April 29, 2008, the Broadway production of August: Osage County transferred to Broadway's Music Box Theatre, indicating its continued success.
June 28, 2009: August: Osage County Broadway Show Closed
On June 28, 2009, the Broadway show August: Osage County closed after 648 performances and 18 previews, concluding its successful run.
2009: Superior Donuts Play Adapted into Television Series
In 2009, Tracy Letts' play Superior Donuts was adapted into a television series of the same name, expanding his work into television.
2012: Broadway Debut in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
In 2012, Tracy Letts gained significant attention for his Broadway debut performance in the revival of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, receiving positive reviews and winning a Tony Award.
September 2013: Marriage to Carrie Coon
In September 2013, Tracy Letts married actress Carrie Coon, marking a significant personal event.
2013: Joined the Cast of Homeland
From 2013 to 2014, Tracy Letts joined the cast of Showtime's Homeland as US Senator Andrew Lockhart and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award with the rest of the cast, marking his involvement in a popular television series.
2013: Portrayal of Andrew Lockhart in Homeland
From 2013 to 2014, Tracy Letts portrayed Andrew Lockhart in seasons 3 and 4 of Showtime's Homeland, marking a significant role in a television series.
2013: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
In 2013, Tracy Letts won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in the Broadway revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
2015: Role in The Big Short
In 2015, Tracy Letts appeared in The Big Short, contributing to the ensemble cast of the film.
2016: Portrayal of Nick in Divorce
From 2016 to 2019, Tracy Letts played Nick, a pyramid-scheme con-artist, in the HBO comedy series Divorce, showcasing his versatility in comedic roles.
2016: Joined HBO's Divorce
In 2016, Tracy Letts joined HBO's marital comedy-drama Divorce, adding to his television roles.
2016: Starred in Wiener-Dog, Christine, Elvis & Nixon, and Indignation
In 2016, Tracy Letts starred in Wiener-Dog, Christine, Elvis & Nixon, and James Schamus's film adaptation of the Philip Roth novel Indignation, expanding his roles in various films.
2017: Starred in The Lovers, The Post, and Lady Bird
In 2017, Tracy Letts appeared in the films The Lovers, The Post, and Lady Bird, further establishing his presence in the film industry.
2017: Leading Role in The Lovers
In 2017, Tracy Letts took a leading role in the film The Lovers, as well as supporting roles in Lady Bird and The Post, showcasing his presence in various film projects.
2018: Birth of First Child
In 2018, Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon welcomed their first child, marking a major family event.
2018: Cast in The Sinner Season Two
In 2018, Tracy Letts was cast in the second season of USA Network's anthology crime drama series The Sinner, opposite Bill Pullman and Carrie Coon, expanding his presence in television.
April 22, 2019: All My Sons Broadway Revival Opening
On April 22, 2019, Tracy Letts appeared in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons with Annette Bening, marking another significant role on Broadway.
June 23, 2019: All My Sons Broadway Revival Closed
On June 23, 2019, the Broadway revival of All My Sons, in which Tracy Letts starred, closed, concluding its run at the American Airlines Theatre.
2019: Portrayal of Henry Ford II in Ford v Ferrari
In 2019, Tracy Letts portrayed Henry Ford II in James Mangold's sports drama Ford v Ferrari, demonstrating his ability to take on historical roles in film.
2021: Birth of Second Child
In 2021, Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon had their second child.
2021: Wrote Screenplay for The Woman in the Window
In 2021, Tracy Letts wrote the screenplay for the Netflix feature film The Woman in the Window, based on the psychological thriller by A. J. Finn.
2022: Portrayal of Jack McKinney in Winning Time
From 2022 to 2023, Tracy Letts played Jack McKinney in the HBO sports drama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, which led to a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2022: Starred in The Minutes on Broadway
In 2022, Tracy Letts starred in the Broadway production of The Minutes, marking his first time acting in one of his own plays on Broadway.
2024: Portrayal of Herb Sargent in Saturday Night
In 2024, Tracy Letts is set to portray Herb Sargent in Jason Reitman's biographical comedy-drama Saturday Night, adding to his filmography.
2025: Role in A House of Dynamite
In 2025, Tracy Letts is scheduled to appear in A House of Dynamite.
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