Robert Emmet Lunney is a multifaceted individual, exceling in both the worlds of playwriting and acting. His notable play, FOR NINA, was featured in the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2019 Fridays@3 reading series, and has undergone developmental readings with Sean Cullen's American National Theatre in New York City and Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Additionally, FAMOUS BLUE RAINCOAT, a finalist for the 2015 O'Neill Playwrights Conference, has been developed and work-shopped with the esteemed Naked Angels in New York City. AN OCCURRENCE AT YANKEE STADIUM, an absurdist dark comedy, has benefited from the guidance of Manhattan Class Company and the Lark Play Development Center in New York City. Furthermore, CANNON BEACH is a detective noir, showcasing Lunney's versatility in genre.
Moreover, WHEN YOU WAKE (screenplay) is a poignant father/son story of love and loss, presented in the guise of a demonic thriller, demonstrating Lunney's ability to craft compelling narratives.
In terms of his performing career, Lunney has had the privilege of taking on notable roles on Broadway, including Tobias in Edward Albee's A DELICATE BALANCE and Michael in Brian Friel's DANCING AT LUGHNASA. He has also appeared in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. and Gary in Howard Barker's solo poem, GARY, THE THIEF, which premiered at Potomac Theatre Project in New York City. Lunney has also portrayed Ball in Barker's VICTORY, presented by Potomac Theatre Project, and Roy Cohn in Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA, as a guest artist at the University of Alabama.
In television, Lunney has made notable guest appearances on "Blindspot", "Boardwalk Empire", "The Good Wife", "Elementary", and several episodes of "Law & Order". He has also played the Demon (Captain Howdy/Pazuzu) in Season 1 of "The Exorcist" for Fox Television.
