Biography
Who is Bradley Whitford?
Early life and education
Bradley Whitford was born on October 10, 1959, in Madison, United States. During his childhood, he lived in Wayne, Pennsylvania, between the ages of three and fourteen, growing up in a Quaker household. He attended Madison East High School in Madison, graduating in 1977. His mother was a poet, and he grew up with siblings in a large family environment.
Following high school, he attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. He majored in English and theater, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981. Afterwards, he continued his education by studying drama at the Juilliard School in Manhattan, New York, where he was a member of Group 14 alongside other aspiring actors.
Television and film career
Bradley began his professional acting career with television and film appearances during the 1980s and 1990s. His early film credits included roles in Adventures in Babysitting, Revenge of the Nerds II, Presumed Innocent, and Scent of a Woman. He also made well-known guest appearances on various television programs before landing major recurring television roles.
His career reached a significant milestone in 1999 when he was cast as Josh Lyman in the NBC political drama series The West Wing. For his performance as the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, he earned a Primetime Emmy Award in 2001. He also wrote two episodes during the run of the series, which concluded in 2006.
Major awards and later projects
Following his success on The West Wing, Bradley continued taking on diverse roles across television and film. He appeared in Aaron Sorkin's series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and featured in acclaimed films such as The Cabin in the Woods, Get Out, and The Post. He also took on a recurring role in the Fox comedy series Brooklyn Nine-General as Roger Peralta.
In 2015, he won a second Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role in the Amazon series Transparent. He later joined the cast of the dystopian series The Handmaid's Tale as Commander Joseph Lawrence, winning his third Primetime Emmy Award in 2019 for the performance. In 2026, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the television category.
Family and personal life
Bradley was previously married to actress Jane Kaczmarek in August 1992, and the couple had three children together. During their marriage, they founded a charity organization called Clothes off our Back. After nearly seventeen years of marriage, the couple announced their divorce, which was finalized in October 2010.
He later began a relationship with his Transparent co-star Amy Landecker. The couple announced their engagement in March 2018 and subsequently eloped in July 2019. Outside of acting, he has actively participated in various political and environmental advocacy efforts, serving on advisory boards for several organizations.
Birthday and age
Bradley Whitford was born on October 10, 1959, which makes Bradley 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Bradley shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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