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''.

Early life and education

Sadoski was born in

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and raised in

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. Sadoski attended the

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for one semester and graduated from the

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in 1998.

Career

Sadoski began his award-winning stage career as the

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for

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and Mark Rosenthal in the

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production of

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's critically acclaimed play ''

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'' at the

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. It marked the first of many productions with the New York-based theatre company. He has appeared in many Broadway and Off-broadway productions as well as many productions in regional theaters. In 2008, he originated the role of Greg in

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's play '' reasons to be pretty'' for MCC Theatre alongside ''The Newsroom'' co-star

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. After a critically lauded sold-out run Off-broadway, it transferred to Broadway in April 2009 where it earned three

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nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best Actress:

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, Best Play) as well as three

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nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best Director:

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and Best Play), two

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nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best New Play), and three

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nominations (Best Play, Distinguished Performance Awards: Sadoski and Ireland). Neil LaBute credits Sadoski for inspiring the critically noted change in tone in ''reasons to be pretty'' from the playwright's earlier works saying: “His own thoughtfulness and good heart helped me to not fall back on anything that I had done before. My plays usually end darkly. I always thought that was real life, that there were always shades of gray, but he helped me see some other colors in the palette.” In 2011, he originated the role of Trip Wyeth in

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's ''

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'' for which he won an

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and

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. The play (which, also after a sold out Off-Broadway run, was transferred to Broadway in November 2011) was named Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle in 2011. Sadoski has also been seen on Broadway alongside

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and

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's ''

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''.

Personal life

Sadoski began dating actress

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in early 2016. He confirmed his engagement to Seyfried on September 12, 2016. The couple married on March 12, 2017. On March 24, 2017, it was announced that Seyfried had given birth to their daughter. In September 2020, Seyfried gave birth to their second child, a son. Sadoski is a board member of the non-profit

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. The organization helps displaced children to get the medical treatment they need, following injuries related to conflict. He is also an ambassador for the non-profit organizations War Child USA and

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, a member of the advisory board of the non-profit Fortify Rights and a board member emeritus of the non-profit

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Theatre credits

Filmography

Film

Television

Audio

In January 2011,

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recording of '' Mile 81'' was released for which Thomas Sadoski was the narrator. ''AudioFile'' magazine said of his work: "Sadoski’s matter-of-fact narration of the monster's deeds makes the tale that much more unnerving to hear". ''Publishers Weekly'' agreed saying: "Thomas Sadoski provides smooth, matter-of-fact narration that acts as a counterpoint to the chilling and unnerving story line".

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Healy, Patrick, NY Times April 29, 2009
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