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Bradley Whitford Biography

Birth Name:Bradley Whitford

Birth Place:Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

Is a member of the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet
Founded the non-profit organization Clothes Off Our Back, which hosts auctions of celebrity clothing to benefit children's charities
Has been elected to Wesleyan’s Board of Trustees
Is a public supporter of America's Second Harvest
Earned a Master's Degree in Theater from the prestigious Juilliard Theater Center
Studied Theater and English Literature at Wesleyan University
Shares custody of his three children with ex-wife Jane Kaczmarek
After his Broadway debut in 1990, he landed roles in films and on TV, including works by friend Aaron Sorkin
Quote: "'Because I was on a show where I pretended to be a politician, I've been asked many times if I wanted to get ready to run, primarily because name recognition is all they care about․․․ My standard answer is I have no desire to act that much․ I mean, they just have to act all day․'"
Quote: "'I got to write a couple of 'West Wings․' The problem with being an actor is you're a pawn in storytelling․ At some point you want to take a little more responsibility for the story․'"

Awards

2000OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a New Drama Series: nominated
2000Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2006WGA Award (TV)-Dramatic Series: nominated
2009Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2014OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series: winner
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Fright Meter Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2018CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2018Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Emmy-Outstanding Politics and Government Documentary: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Drama Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2025Tribute Award-Spotlight Tribute: winner