Cole Escola
Awards & Honours
19
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Records
Cole Escola's achievements are remarkable for their originality and impact. Winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Oh, Mary! in 2024 was a historic moment, as they became one of the few non-binary actors to win a Tony. The play itself, which they also wrote, earned a Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist nomination, a rare double honor. Escola's ability to blend absurdist comedy with profound emotional depth has earned them critical acclaim and a devoted following. Their work has redefined what a one-person show can be, and they continue to push boundaries in both theater and television.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Pulitzer Prize for Drama Finalist
Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Oh, Mary!
Laurence Olivier Award Nomination
Nominated for Best Actor for the West End production of Oh, Mary!
Records & Feats
First openly non-binary actor to win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
Cole Escola won the Tony for Best Actor in a Play in 2024 for Oh, Mary!, making them the first non-binary performer to win in this category.