Francis Jue

Francis Jue has established himself as a prominent figure in the theater world, with an array of awards that demonstrate his versatile acting skills. His performance in "Yellow Face" on Broadway brought him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play and an Outer Critics Circle Award. Moreover, he has secured two Obie Awards, one for "Yellow Face" at the Public Theater in 2008 and the other for "Wild Goose Dreams" at the Public in 2018. Jue's talent has been further recognized with two Lucille Lortel Awards, one for "Yellow Face" and another for "Cambodian Rock Band" at the Signature Theatre in 2020.

In addition to his stage performances, Jue is also known for his roles on television, notably his recurring part in the TV series "Madam Secretary" from 2014 to 2019. His filmography includes notable titles such as "Joyful Noise" and "White Noise." However, his passion for theater is evident in his extensive list of Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including "Pacific Overtures," "M. Butterfly," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Falsettoland," "A Language of Their Own," and "Victor Woo: The Average Asian American." His 2024 performance as the Wizard in the Encores! staging of "Once Upon a Mattress" and his creation of the role of Howard in Audible Theater's "Good Enemy" at the Minetta Lane Theatre in 2022 showcase his ongoing contribution to theater.

Jue's career apexed in 2025 when he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He also led the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards with the musical "Maybe Happy Ending." His commitment to his craft is evident in his continuous involvement in various theatre productions like "The Language Archive" at TheatreWorks, "Today is My Birthday" at Yale Repertory Theater, and "Tiger Style!" at TheatreWorks.