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Jak Malone

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Jak Malone

Jak Malone (born December 1993) is an English actor known for his roles on West End and Broadway stages. He is best known for originating the role of Hester Leggatt & others in the musical Operation Mincemeat, which earned him a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance.

Infobox

Born
December 1993 (aged 31)
Alma mater
The Liverpool Institution For Performing Arts
Years active
2018–present

Tables

· Acting credits
2018
A Clockwork Orange
Role(s)
Dim
Notes
Everyman, Liverpool
2019
Operation Mincemeat
Role(s)
Hester Leggatt and Others
Notes
New Diorama Theatre
Max and Ivan: Fugitives
Role(s)
Dimitri
Notes
Storyglass
2020, 2021, 2022
Role(s)
Operation Mincemeat
Notes
Hester Leggatt and Others
2022
Riverside Studios
2023-24
Role(s)
Fortune Theatre
2024
Sondheim on Sondheim
Role(s)
Self
Notes
Alexandra Palace
2025-present
Role(s)
Operation Mincemeat
Notes
Hester Leggatt and Others
Year
Title
Role
Venue
Ref
2018
A Clockwork Orange
Dim
Everyman, Liverpool
2019
Operation Mincemeat
Hester Leggatt and Others
New Diorama Theatre
2019
Max and Ivan: Fugitives
Dimitri
Storyglass
2020, 2021, 2022
Operation Mincemeat
Hester Leggatt and Others
Southwark Playhouse
2022
Riverside Studios
2023-24
Fortune Theatre
2024
Sondheim on Sondheim
Self
Alexandra Palace
2025-present
Operation Mincemeat
Hester Leggatt and Others
John Golden Theatre
· Awards and nominations
2022
Operation Mincemeat
Role(s)
West End Wilma Awards
Notes
Best Performer in an Off-West End Show
2023
Best Performer in an West End Show
Role(s)
Nominated
Rising Star
Role(s)
Won
2024
WhatsOnStage Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Performer in a Musical
Notes
Nominated
Laurence Olivier Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Notes
Won
2025
Drama League Awards
Role(s)
Distinguished Performance
Notes
Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical
Notes
Won
Drama Desk Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Notes
Won
Dorian Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Musical
Notes
Won
Tony Awards
Role(s)
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Notes
Won
Year
Work
Award
Category
Result
2022
Operation Mincemeat
West End Wilma Awards
Best Performer in an Off-West End Show
Nominated
2023
Best Performer in an West End Show
Nominated
Rising Star
Won
2024
WhatsOnStage Awards
Best Supporting Performer in a Musical
Nominated
Laurence Olivier Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Won
2025
Drama League Awards
Distinguished Performance
Nominated
Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical
Won
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Won
Dorian Awards
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Musical
Won
Tony Awards
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Won

References

  1. X.com
    https://x.com/jakmalone_/status/1732210244300791887
  2. lipa.ac.uk
    https://lipa.ac.uk/news/my-knees-buckled-grad-jak-malone-on-winning-an-olivier/
  3. Official London Theatre
    https://officiallondontheatre.com/news/olivier-awards-industry-recognition-award-recipients-2024/
  4. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/lists/tony-awards-nominations-2025/
  5. Broadway.com
    https://www.broadway.com/buzz/205307/operation-mincemeats-jak-malone-how-a-fan-artist-wound-up-at-sardis-sipping-martinis-with-patti-lupone/
  6. Liverpool Echo
    https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/never-thought-would-see-day-28660749
  7. Theatre Fan
    https://theatrefan.co.uk/jak-malone-announced-for-diva-live-from-hell/
  8. Vogue
    https://www.vogue.com/article/operation-mincemeat-broadway-preview
  9. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/lists/tony-awards-nominations-2025/
  10. OUT
    https://www.out.com/theater/operation-mincemeat-gender-bending-theater
  11. OUT
    https://www.out.com/theater/jak-malone-blasts-hapless-politicians-demonizing-lgbtq-people-after-tony-win
  12. LGBTQ Nation
    https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/06/jak-malones-tony-acceptance-speech-was-a-call-for-trans-acceptance/
  13. AMNY
    https://www.amny.com/lifestyle/pets/pets-and-the-city-dracula-tony-acceptance-speech/
  14. Theater Mania
    https://www.theatermania.com/stage-names/jak-malone/
  15. Max & Ivan
    https://www.maxandivan.com/#Project-Fugitives
  16. "The 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: full list of winners"
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-24th-annual-whatsonstage-awards-full-list-of-winners_1564910/
  17. London Theatre
    https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/2024-olivier-awards-full-list-of-winners
  18. "Drama League Announces 2025 Award Nominees - TheaterMania.com"
    https://www.theatermania.com/news/drama-league-announces-2025-award-nominees_1771269/
  19. BroadwayWorld.com
    https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2025-Outer-Critics-Circle-Awards-Nominations--The-Full-List-20250425
  20. "Drama Desk Awards nominations announced, including Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Scott, Jak Malone and more"
    https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/drama-desk-awards-nominations-announced-including-sunset-boulevard-andrew-scott-jak-malone-and-more_1676108/
  21. Broadway News
    https://www.broadwaynews.com/death-becomes-her-leads-nominations-for-dorian-theater-awards/
  22. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/lists/tony-awards-nominations-2025/
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