Howard da Silva

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Howard da Silva's career was marked by a singular achievement: originating the role of Jud Fry in the groundbreaking musical Oklahoma!, a performance that set the standard for the character. His portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in 1776 became definitive, performed over 1,000 times on Broadway and immortalized in the 1972 film. He won a Primetime Emmy for his work in Verna: USO Girl, and his Tony nomination for Fiorello! recognized his versatility. Da Silva's legacy endures through these iconic roles, celebrated by theater historians and fans alike.

AwardsDa Silva won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special in 1978 for his role in Verna: USO Girl. He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 1960 for Fiorello! but did not win.