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Birth Place: Wisconsin, USA

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Bradley Whitford (born October 10, 1959) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman in the NBC television political drama The West Wing (1999–2006), for which he was nominated for three consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards from 2001 to 2003, winning in 2001. The role earned him three consecutive Golden Globe Award nominations.



In addition to The West Wing, Whitford played Danny Tripp in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Dan Stark in the Fox police buddy-comedy The Good Guys, Timothy Carter, a character who was believed to be Red John, in the CBS series The Mentalist, antagonist Eric Gordon in the film Billy Madison, Arthur Parsons in The Post, Dean Armitage in the horror film Get Out, Roger Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, President Gray in the dystopian science fiction film The Darkest Minds and Rick Stanton in the monster film Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

In 2015, he won a second Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Marcy in Transparent and later garnered a fifth Primetime Emmy Award nomination for portraying Magnus Hirschfeld in the same series. Since 2018, Whitford has portrayed Commander Joseph Lawrence in Hulu dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale, for which he won his third Primetime Emmy Award in 2019.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Bernard

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Pip/Theo

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Gautier Dolnay

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Lt. Jack Ross [Replacement]

Lt. j.g. Daniel A. Kaffee [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Claudio

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Paris

Romeo (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Wesley


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Video: Colman Domingo Stars in THE MADNESS Official Trailer

Netflix has released the official trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. The show premieres on Netflix November 28, 2024.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with Colman Domingo in THE MADNESS

Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. Watch as Domingo and the executive producers dive behind the scenes of the new show to explore the world of this conspiracy thriller. 
Video: Colman Domingo Stars in THE MADNESS Teaser Trailer

Netflix has released a new teaser trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller conspiracy series starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
THE WEST WING Complete Series Set Coming to Blu-ray

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be releasing The West Wing: The Complete Series for the first time ever on Blu-ray, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed series.
All the Broadway Connections to Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG

Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.
New Immersive Exhibit Based on THE WEST WING Coming to Paley Center

The Paley Center for Media will host its latest blockbuster exhibit, Inside The West Wing: A 25th Anniversary Salute. Running for just nine weeks only, this immersive exhibit based on the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award–winning show created by Aaron Sorkin, will open at The Paley Museum on Friday, July 5 and run through Sunday, September 8. 
The Improvised Shakespeare Company to Perform at the Aronoff Center - Jarson-Kaplan Theater

Experience THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater on October 11-12, 2024. Enjoy a night of spontaneous and hilarious Shakespearean performance.
BOEING BOEING Comes to the Alhambra in June

The Alhambra Theatre & Dining will open its comedy, Boeing Boeing on May 23, 2004.  Set in the 1960’s, Boeing Boeing is a whirlwind of a farce revolving around American journalist Bernard Lawrence, who has his hands full in the romance department: he has three girlfriends, all stewardesses.
Video: AMC Shares Sneak Peak of Giancarlo Esposito in Season Finale of PARISH

AMC and AMC+ have shared a sneak peek clip from the upcoming season finale of the gripping crime drama, Parish, starring and executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® award-nominee and Critics Choice® award-winner Giancarlo Esposito. Watch the video here!
Video: AMC Shares Sneak Peak of Giancarlo Esposito in New Episode of PARISH

AMC and AMC+ have shared a sneak peek clip from an all-new episode of the gripping crime drama, Parish, starring and executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® award-nominee and Critics Choice® award-winner Giancarlo Esposito. Watch the video here!
Video: AMC Shares Sneak Peak of Giancarlo Esposito in PARISH

AMC and AMC+ have shared a sneak peek clip from an all-new episode of the gripping crime drama, Parish, starring and executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® award-nominee and Critics Choice® award-winner Giancarlo Esposito. Watch the video here!
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of Giancarlo Esposito in PARISH

AMC and AMC+ have shared a sneak peek clip from an all-new episode of the crime drama, Parish, starring and executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® award-nominee and Critics Choice® award-winner Giancarlo Esposito.
Video: AMC/AMC+ Reveal Sneak Peek From Giancarlo Esposito-Led PARISH

Starring and executive produced by Emmy-nominee and Critics Choice Award-winner Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian), the clip offers a glimpse at one of Gracian “Gray” Parish's (Esposito) early meetings with the criminal syndicate, led by Zackary Momoh (The Nevers, Harriet, Doctor Sleep). Watch the video!
Entertainment Community Fund Reflects on 2023; Over $14.8 Million Distributed to Film and Television Workers

Delve into the accomplishments and impact of the Entertainment Community Fund in 2023. Explore the initiatives, achievements, and contributions made by the fund throughout the year that have positively influenced the entertainment community.
Interview: 'It Brings a Lot of Joy': Actors Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit on Returning to PETER PAN GOES WRONG

BroadwayWorld sat down to chat with some of original Mischief Theatre group - Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Zamit, who are all back in the show on the West End for the festive season.
Matt Bogart, Lauren Zakrin & More to Star in THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA Industry Presentation

The new musical comedy The Last Days of Cleopatra , penned by acclaimed composer and playwright Charlie Barnett, is set to have an exclusive invite-only industry presentation.
Video: First Look at Giancarlo Esposito in AMC's PARISH Coming In 2024

The six-episode series stars and is executive produced by Emmy® and SAG® Award-nominee and Critics Choice® Award-winner Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian). Esposito stars as Gracian “Gray” Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans. Watch the video!
Photos: Bryan Cranston Hosts Celebrity Poker Tournament to Raise Funds for The Entertainment Community Fund

See photos from the Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament.
Bryan Cranston to Host Celebrity Poker Tournament to Raise Funds for The Entertainment Community Fund

The Entertainment Community Fund is partnering with Academy Award nominee, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and Tony Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston, who is hosting the Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bradley Whitford been in?

Bradley Whitford has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Bradley Whitford been in?

Bradley Whitford has not appeared in the West End.

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