Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
| Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical |
| Location |
 United Kingdom |
| Presented by | The Society of London Theatre |
| Currently held by | David Bedella for In the Heights (2016) |
| Official website | Olivier Awards.com |
The Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical is an annual award presented by The Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial British theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976, and, renamed in 1984 in honour of English actor Lord Olivier.
The award has been given as a singular award for Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical since 1991 and has been separated for the first time for the 2015 awards.
Winners and nominees
2010s
| Year | Performer | Musical | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | |||
| George Maguire | Sunny Afternoon | Dave Davies | |
| Rolan Bell | Memphis | Delray | |
| Ian Mcintosh | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Barry Mann | |
| Jason Pennycooke | Memphis | Bobby | |
| 2016 | |||
| David Bedella | In the Heights | Kevin | |
| Dan Burton | Gypsy | Tulsa | |
| Peter Davison | Gypsy | Herbie | |
| Gavin Spokes | Guys and Dolls | Nicely Nicely Johnson |
See also
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
References
- London Theatre Guide (2008). "The Laurence Olivier Awards: Full List of Winners, 1976-2008" (.PDF). 1976-2008. The Society of London Theatre: 20. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
External links
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