Corey Stoll

Corey Stoll
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Name	Corey Stoll
Birth name	Corey Daniel Stoll
Birth date	14 March 1976
Birth place	New York City, Manhattan, New York
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2000–present
Spouse	Betsy Aidem (m. 2006)

Corey Stoll is an American stage, film, and television actor known for portraying historical figures and complex antagonists in dramatic and genre productions. He gained wide recognition for performances in both mainstream studio films and prestige television, and has maintained a presence on Broadway and in regional theatre. Stoll's career spans collaborations with notable directors, playwrights, and production companies across the United States and Europe.

Early life and education

Stoll was born in Manhattan and raised in Lakewood Township, New Jersey and Englewood, New Jersey. He is the son of a physician who emigrated from Romania and a mother who worked as a medical professional; his family background includes Jewish heritage. Stoll attended Manhattan School of Music preparatory programs as a youth and later studied drama at Stony Brook University before transferring to and earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts and Film at SUNY Purchase. He trained in classical theatre and worked at regional companies such as McCarter Theatre Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and La Jolla Playhouse while studying under instructors affiliated with Actors Studio methodologies and Juilliard School alumni networks.

Career

Stoll's early professional work included Off-Broadway productions at New York Theatre Workshop and Public Theater, and he made guest appearances on television series produced by HBO, AMC, and Showtime. His film breakout occurred with supporting roles in studio and independent films directed by Tim Burton, Clint Eastwood, and Ridley Scott-era collaborators; he also worked with auteurs such as Roman Polanski, David Fincher, and Christopher Nolan in various ensemble casts. Stoll received critical attention for portraying complex antagonists and real-life figures in television dramas produced by Netflix, Hulu, and NBC.

He portrayed a major historical figure in a high-profile political drama on AMC, earning nominations from institutions including the Golden Globe Awards, the Primetime Emmy Awards, and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Stoll's film credits span genres—from biopics and historical epics to thrillers and comedies—working with studios such as Warner Bros., 20th Century Studios, and Universal Pictures. On stage, he returned to Broadway in productions led by directors affiliated with Lincoln Center Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, and Broadway League seasons, performing plays by dramatists like Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, and contemporary writers associated with National Playwrights Conference showcases. He has also narrated audiobooks distributed by Audible (service) and participated in radio drama adaptations staged by BBC Radio initiatives and PRI-affiliated projects.

Personal life

Stoll is married to actress Betsy Aidem, with whom he has a child; the couple resides in the New York metropolitan area. He has been linked socially and professionally to peers from Actors Studio, alumni networks of SUNY Purchase, and ensembles that include performers who have worked on productions for The Public Theater and Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Stoll has participated in benefit readings and charity performances for organizations such as The Actors Fund, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and cultural institutions like Museum of Modern Art fundraisers and New York City Ballet galas. He has expressed interest in directing and producing in interviews with outlets like The New York Times arts pages and entertainment industry journals including Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

Awards and nominations

Stoll's performance in a serialized historical drama earned him nominations from major industry bodies including the Primetime Emmy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and nominations from the Critics' Choice Television Awards. He has also received nominations and wins from theatre organizations such as the Drama Desk Awards, the Lucille Lortel Awards, and recognition at regional festivals connected to Sundance Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). His ensemble work has been acknowledged by the Screen Actors Guild Awards and by critics' circles including the New York Film Critics Circle and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

Filmography and stage credits

Film highlights include roles in features distributed by Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, 20th Century Studios, and independent releases that premiered at Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). His television credits feature series produced by AMC, HBO, Netflix, CBS, and NBC. Stage credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway productions mounted by Lincoln Center Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, New York Theatre Workshop, and regional stagings at Williamstown Theatre Festival and La Jolla Playhouse.

Category:American film actors Category:American stage actors Category:American television actors