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Beanie Feldstein

Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA


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Actress and vocalist Beanie Feldstein is quickly making a name for herself as one of Hollywood’s most talented performers and most recently starred on Broadway in FUNNY GIRL.



Recently, Feldstein starred in and produced Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated limited series IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. The series examined the national crisis that led to the first impeachment of a U.S. President in over a century through the eyes of the women at the center of the events: Monica Lewinsky (Feldstein), Linda Tripp (Sarah Paulson), and Paula Jones (Annaleigh Ashford).

She was also seen in THE HUMANS, a24’s film adaption of Stephen Karam’s four-time Tony Award-winning play of the same name. Feldstein will star opposite Jayne Houdyshell, Richard Jenkins, Amy Schumer and Steven Yeun. She will also lend her voice to the titular ‘Harriet’ in AppleTV+’s upcoming animated series HARRIET THE SPY, alongside Jane Lynch and Lacey Chabert.

She is currently filming Richard Linklater’s screen adaptation of the beloved George Furth-Stephen Sondheim 1981 musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, which will continue filming over the course of the next 20 years.

In 2019, Feldstein starred in Olivia Wilde’s critically acclaimed comedy BOOKSMART opposite Kaitlyn Dever. The film made its world premiere at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Audience Award. Feldstein’s performance earned her a 2020 Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, as well as the Virtuoso Award at the 2020 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Prior, Feldstein starred in Greta Gerwig’s Academy Award-nominated coming-of-age comedy LADY BIRD, opposite Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf. The film made its world premiere at the 2017 Telluride Film Festival and later screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The film received massive critical acclaim and won the 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It was also awarded the 2018 AFI Award for Movie of the Year and named one of the National Board of Review’s Top Ten Films of 2017. The film was also nominated for a plethora of awards including the 2018 Academy Award for Best Motion Picture, the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature and the 2018 Critic’s Choice Awards for Best Comedy and Best Acting Ensemble.

In 2016, Feldstein made her feature film debut in Universal’s NEIGHBORS 2: SORORITY RISING, alongside Seth Rogan, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne and Chloe Grace Moretz. Her additional film credits include IFC Films’ HOW TO BUILD A GIRL, which premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the FIPRESCI Prize, and Whitney Cummings’s THE FEMALE BRAIN opposite Sofia Vergara, Cecily Strong and James Marsden.

Feldstein’s television credits include Shonda Rhimes’s GREY’S ANATOMY, THE SIMPSONS, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s Emmy-nominated comedy series WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, NBC’s critically acclaimed WILL & GRACE reboot and Jenji Kohan’s ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK.

On the stage, Feldstein made her Broadway debut in 2017 as ‘Minnie Fay’ in the Bette Midler-led production HELLO, DOLLY! at the Shubert Theatre.

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Beanie Feldstein STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Fanny Brice

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Minnie Fay


Beanie Feldstein Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Beanie Feldstein, Funny Girl

Beanie Feldstein Videos

Beanie Feldstein News


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Video: Jane Lynch Tells Martin Short That She 'Despises' Backstage Visits

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Video: Ben Platt Welcomes Jennifer Hudson and Sam Smith as Final Guests at Palace Residency

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Video: Ben Platt and Nicole Scherzinger Perform A SMASH Classic

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Video: Ben Platt and Brian d'Arcy James Perform 'Lily's Eyes' from THE SECRET GARDEN

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Ben Platt Concludes Broadway Concert Residency

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Video: Ben Platt Sings Songs From RENT With Skylar Astin & Mykal Kilgore

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Yesterday's special guest at Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was Cynthia Erivo! The Broadway star, and star of the upcoming Wicked film, joined Platt onstage for a rendition of 'Get Happy / Happy Days Are Here Again'. Check out video clips here!
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Video: Meghan Trainor Joins Ben Platt at Palace Residency to Perform 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You'

Watch Meghan Trainor appear at Ben Platt's Palace Residency to perform a duet of 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' in the video here!
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Video: Kristen Bell Joins Ben Platt at Palace Residency to Perform A James Taylor/Carole King Mashup

Joining Ben Platt as the special guest at his residency, Ben Platt: Live at the Palace, last night was Kristen Bell! Bell joined Platt for a mashup of songs from celebrated songwriters Carole King and James Taylor.
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Richard Linklater Says Sondheim Was 'Extremely Generous' on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film

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Video: Tori Kelly Joins Ben Platt at Residency to Perform 'Stay' By Rihanna

Last night's special guest at Ben Platt's residency, Ben Platt: Live at the Palace was Tori Kelly. The singer joined Platt for a performance of 'Stay' by Rihanna. Check out the video here!
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Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'Before I Knew You' From Honeymind Photo
Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'Before I Knew You' From Honeymind

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New Film About Songwriting Duo Rodgers and Hart in Development From Richard Linklater

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Video: Ben Platt Performs 'Right Kind of Reckless' and 'All American Queen'

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Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'Cherry on Top' From 'Honeymind' Photo
Video: Watch Ben Platt Perform 'Cherry on Top' From 'Honeymind'

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Video: Ben Platt and Adrienne Warren Sing 'If Momma Was Married' From GYPSY

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Video: Rachel Zegler and Laura Dreyfuss Join Ben Platt at Palace Residency

Watch Rachel Zeglar and Laura Dreyfuss make guest appearances at Ben Platt's Palace Theatre residency. Watch the performances here!

Beanie Feldstein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Beanie Feldstein been in?

Beanie Feldstein has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Beanie Feldstein been in?

Beanie Feldstein has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Beanie Feldstein been nominated for?

Beanie Feldstein has been nominated for Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for her role in Funny Girl.