Thomas Sadoski

Thomas Christian Sadoski (born July 1, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Don Keefer in the HBO series The Newsroom (2012–14) and as Matt Short in the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces (2015–19).

Early life and education Sadoski was born in Bethany, Connecticut, to Polish-American parents, and raised in College Station, Texas. Sadoski attended the University of North Texas for one semester and graduated from the Circle in the Square Theatre School in 1998. 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 Neil LaBute's play reasons to be pretty for MCC Theater alongside future The Newsroom co-star Alison Pill. After a critically lauded sold-out run Off-Broadway, it transferred to Broadway in April 2009 where it earned three Tony Award nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best Actress: Marin Ireland, Best Play) as well as three Drama Desk Award nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best Director: Terry Kinney and Best Play), two Outer Critics Circle Award nominations (Best Actor: Sadoski, Best New Play), and three Drama League Award 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." 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 Ben Stiller, Edie Falco, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alison Pill in John Guare's The House of Blue Leaves.

Personal life After dating for eight years, Sadoski married Kimberly Hope in 2007. They confirmed their engagement on September 12, 2016. The couple married 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 INARA. The organization helps displaced children get medical treatment they need, following injuries related to conflict. He is also an ambassador for the non-profit organizations War Child USA and War Child Canada, a member of the advisory board of the non-profit Fortify Rights and a board member emeritus of the non-profit Refugees International.

In 2024, Sadoski was presented an honorary doctorate for his humanitarian work by Niagara University.

Theatre credits Stage (partial) Year Play Author Role Location Notes 1998 This Is Our Youth Kenneth Lonergan Warren / Dennis understudy McGinn-Cazale Theatre, New York, NY Fairbanks Theatre, New York, NY Professional debut 1999 Gemini Albert Innaurato Randy Hastings Second Stage, New York, NY 2000 The Hot l Baltimore Lanford Wilson Paul Granger IIIWilliamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, MA The Skin of Our Teeth Thornton Wilder Henry Antrobus Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, MA 2001 Street Scene Elmer Rice Samuel Kaplan Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, MA The Waverly Gallery Kenneth Lonergan Daniel Reed Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT 2002 Left Richard Nelson Eddie Powerhouse Theatre, Poughkeepsie, NY World Premiere The General From America Richard Nelson Matlack/ Pauling Alley Theatre, Houston, TX Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York, NY 2003 Where We're Born Lucy Thurber Tony Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere2004 Reckless Craig Lucas Tom / Tom, Jr Man in Ski Mask Biltmore Theatre, New York, NY Sadoski's Broadway debut Rodney's Wife Richard Nelson Ted Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, MA World Premiere 2005 Moonlight and Magnolias Ron Hutchinson David O. Selznick Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA 2006 Jump/Cut Neena Beber Paul Julia Miles Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere The Mistakes Madeline Made Elizabeth Meriwether Buddy Bleecker Street Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere All This Intimacy Rajiv Joseph Ty McGinn-Cazale Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere 2006/2007 The Santaland Diaries David Sedaris Crumpet Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, CT 2007 Stay Lucy Thurber Billy Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere Dissonance Damian Lanigan Hal Williamstown Theatre Festival, Williamstown, MA World Premiere The Joke Sam Marks Eddie Studio Dante, New York, NY World Premiere 2008 reasons to be pretty Neil LaBute Greg Lucille Lortel Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere Becky Shaw Gina Gionfriddo Andrew Second Stage Theatre New York Premiere 2009 reasons to be pretty Neil LaBute Greg Lyceum Theatre, New York, NY LaBute's Broadway debut 2010 The Bridge Project II:As You Like It, The Tempest William Shakespeare Touchstone, Stephano BAM Harvey Lichtenstein Theater, Brooklyn, NY Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong, HK Esplanade Theatre, Singapore, SG Théâtre Marigny, Paris, FR Teatro Español, Madrid, ES Ruhrfestspiele, Recklinghhausen, DE Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam, NL The Old Vic, London, UK Teatro Palacio Valdés, Avilès, ES Directed by Sam Mendes 2011 Other Desert Cities Jon Robin Baitz Trip Wyeth Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, New York, NYWorld Premiere The House of Blue Leaves John Guare Billy Einhorn Walter Kerr Theatre, New York, NY Broadway Other Desert Cities Jon Robin Baitz Trip Wyeth Booth Theatre, New York, NY Broadway 2012 Build Michael Golamco Kip Geffen Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA World Premiere 2015 The Way We Get By Neil LaBute Doug Second Stage Theatre, New York, NY World Premiere 2017 Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow Halley Feiffer Andrey Williamstown Theater Festival; Williamstown, MA World Premiere 2018 Belleville Amy Herzog Zack Pasadena Playhouse; Pasadena, CA 2019 White Noise Suzan-Lori Parks Ralph Public Theater; New York, NY World Premiere Grand Horizons Bess Wohl Ben Williamstown Theatre Festival World Premiere 2022 Wedding Band Alice Childress Herman Theatre for a New Audience NYC revival

Filmography Film Year Title Role Director Notes 2000 Loser Chris Amy Heckerling Film debut 2002 Winter Solstice Chris Bender Josh Sternfeld 2003 Happy Hour Scott Mike Bencivenga 2004 Company K Corp. Richard Mundy Robert Clem 2008 The New Twenty Feliz Canavan Chris Mason Johnson 2009 Split Oliver Jamie Buckner Short film 2012 30 Beats Julian Alexis Lloyd BFF Jack Neil LaButeShort film 2013 The Dramatics Gordon Bullard Scott Rodgers 2014 Take Care Devon Liz Tuccillo It's Okay Him Tamar Levine Short film Wild Paul Jean-Marc Vallée John Wick Officer Jimmy Chad Stahelski 2015 I Smile Back Donny Adam Salky 2017 John Wick: Chapter 2 Officer Jimmy Chad Stahelski The Last Word Robin Sands Mark Pellington The Games We Play Paul Annika Marks and Rich Newey Short film 2018 Home Shopper James Turner Dev Patel Holy Moses Sheriff Eli Powers 2020 The Mimic The Narrator Thomas F. Mazziotti Killing Eleanor Greg Rich Newey 2022 Skin & Bone Christian Eli Powers Short film 88 Ira Goldstein Eromose Devotion Dick Cevoli J. D. Dillard 2023Stalking the BogeymanThe BogeymanMarkus Potter & Jack Dorfman Short film 2024 Lilly Jon Goldfarb Rachel Feldman 2025 Adult Children Josh Rich Newey 2026 Group: The Schopenhauer Effect Alexis Alexis Lloyd

Television

Producing Year Title Role Notes 2023 Dadiwonisi: We Will Speak Executive Producer 2024 Something Better Change Producer 2025 Adult Children Producer 2026 Group: The Shopenhauer Effect Executive Producer

Audio In January 2011, Stephen King's audiobook 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 Year Award Category Work Result 2008 Lucille Lortel Award Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Becky Shaw 2009 Tony Awards Best Actor in a PlayReasons to Be Pretty 2009 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Play Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Actor in a Play 2011 Lucille Lortel Award Outstanding Featured Actor in a PlayOther Desert Cities Obie Awards Distinguished Performance by an Actor 2018 Satisfied Eye International Film Festival Best Supporting Actor Holy Moses 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival Arts Champion Award career achievement 2025 Roundtop Film Festival Lonestar Storyteller Award career achievement