Thomas Sadoski

Early life and education

Sadoski was born in Bethany, Connecticut, to Polish-American parents, and raised in College Station, Texas. Sadoski attended the University of North Texas for one semester and graduated from the Circle in the Square Theatre School in 1998.

Career

Sadoski began his award-winning stage career as the understudy for Mark Ruffalo and Mark Rosenthal in the Off-Broadway production of Kenneth Lonergan's critically acclaimed play This Is Our Youth at the Second Stage Theatre. It marked the first of many productions with the New York-based theatre company.

He has appeared in many Broadway and Off-broadway productions as well as many productions in regional theaters. In 2008, he originated the role of Greg in Neil LaBute's play reasons to be pretty for MCC Theater alongside future The Newsroom co-star Alison Pill. After a critically lauded sold-out run Off-Broadway, it transferred to Broadway in April 2009 where it earned three Tony Award nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best Actress: Marin Ireland, Best Play) as well as three Drama Desk Award nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best Director: Terry Kinney and Best Play), two Outer Critics Circle Award nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best New Play), and three Drama League Award nominations (Best Play, Distinguished Performance Awards: Sadoski and Ireland).

Neil LaBute credits Sadoski for inspiring the critically noted change in tone in reasons to be pretty from the playwright's earlier works saying: "His own thoughtfulness and good heart helped me to not fall back on anything that I had done before. My plays usually end darkly. I always thought that was real life, that there were always shades of gray, but he helped me see some other colors in the palette."

In 2011, he originated the role of Trip Wyeth in Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities for which he won an Obie Award and Lucille Lortel Award. The play (which, also after a sold out Off-Broadway run, was transferred to Broadway in November 2011) was named Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle in 2011. Sadoski has also been seen on Broadway alongside Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alison Pill in John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves.

Personal life

After dating for eight years, Sadoski married Kimberly Hope in 2007. They divorced in October 2015.

Sadoski began dating actress Amanda Seyfried in early 2016. They confirmed their engagement on September 12, 2016. The couple married March 12, 2017. On March 24, 2017, it was announced that Seyfried had given birth to their daughter. In September 2020, Seyfried gave birth to their second child, a son.

Sadoski is a board member of the non-profit INARA. The organization helps displaced children get medical treatment they need, following injuries related to conflict. He is also an ambassador for the non-profit organizations War Child USA and War Child Canada, a member of the advisory board of the non-profit Fortify Rights and a board member emeritus of the non-profit Refugees International.

In 2024, Sadoski was presented an honorary doctorate for his humanitarian work by Niagara University.

Theatre credits

Filmography

Film

Television

Audio

In January 2011, Stephen King's audiobook recording of Mile 81 was released for which Thomas Sadoski was the narrator. AudioFile magazine said of his work: "Sadoski’s matter-of-fact narration of the monster's deeds makes the tale that much more unnerving to hear". Publishers Weekly agreed saying: "Thomas Sadoski provides smooth, matter-of-fact narration that acts as a counterpoint to the chilling and unnerving story line".

Awards and nominations

References

References

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5. "Reasons To Be Pretty".
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7. (April 21, 2009). "2009 Drama League Award Nominees Announced".
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9. "Other Desert Cities - 2011 Broadway Tickets, Reviews, News, Info, Photos, Videos".
10. "The House of Blue Leaves".
11. Campbell, Kathy. (2015-10-15). "Life in Pieces Star Thomas Sadoski and Wife Kimberly Hope Are Divorcing". [[Us Weekly]].
12. (March 3, 2016). "Amanda Seyfried and Her Last Word Costar Thomas Sadoski Are Dating!".
13. (September 12, 2016). "Amanda Seyfried Engaged to Last Word Costar Thomas Sadoski".
14. (March 17, 2017). "Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Are Married -- After Secretly Eloping!".
15. (March 24, 2017). "Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Welcome First Child".
16. Mizoguchi, Karen. (September 28, 2020). "Surprise! Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Welcome a Son".
17. "Our Board".
18. "War Child USA – Donating to War Child means you are choosing to support and empower their communities".
19. (March 31, 2021). "Fortify Rights Welcomes Actor Thomas Sadoski to Advisory Board".
20. "Actor Thomas Sadoski, Entrepreneur Chelsea Spencer, and Morgan Stanley Managing Director Jeffrey Holzschuh Were Featured Speakers During Niagara University Commencement Ceremonies {{!}} NU News".
21. Brantley, Ben. (March 20, 2019). "Review: Hearing the Roar of Racism in 'White Noise'". [[The New York Times]].
22. ""It's Okay" World Premier at 2014 Palm Springs International Shortfest".
23. (July 6, 2022). "'Devotion': Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell Korean War Movie to Go Wide During Thanksgiving".
24. (12 January 2021). "Joe Jonas & Thomas Sadoski Join Big-Budget War Movie 'Devotion' Alongside Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell & Christina Jackson". [[Deadline Hollywood]].
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26. "Mile 81".
27. "MILE 81 by Stephen King Read by Thomas Sadoski, Edward Herrmann".
28. (March 26, 2012). "Audio Book Review: Mile 81 by Stephen King, read by Thomas Sadoski and Edward Herrmann".
29. Ng, David. (August 22, 2013). "L.A. Theatre Works season to include Neil LaBute, 'Osage County'". The Los Angeles Times.
30. (November 27, 2016). "LATW 1/16/14 Neil LaBute's "Reasons to Be Happy" starring Jenna Fischer & Thomas Sadoski".