Wade McCollum is a multifaceted individual, celebrated by the LA Times as a "force of nature" for his dynamic and captivating performances across various mediums. As a Broadway and TV actor, he has starred in numerous productions, earning him a Lortel Award nomination for his portrayal of Ernest Shackleton in "Ernest Shackleton Loves Me". This performance, which garnered him the Norton Award for "Best Actor", was also filmed live in NYC and is available on BroadwayHD.
McCollum's impressive repertoire includes a range of notable roles, earning him a Garland Award, Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Award, two Drammys, and a Dallas Fort Worth Critic's Circle Award. His on-screen appearances have seen him share the screen with esteemed actors such as Clive Owen, Keisha Castle-Hughs, Tea Leoni, Tom Payne, and Julianne Margulies.
Beyond his work in the entertainment industry, McCollum has also pursued a degree in neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, utilizing the almost two-year break in live performances from 2019 to 2020. This intersection of art and science is a recurring theme in his life, as he is also a co-founder of a Cornell-backed neuroscience tech company.
