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David Bradley Biography
Birth Name:David John Bradley
Birth Place:Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1991, he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for his performance in "King Lear․"
- In 2012, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Warwick
- Won the Clarence Derwent Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1993
- Started acting in his hometown at the Rowntree Youth Theatre
- Frequently takes in stage roles that are featured in Shakespearean plays
- Is primarily known for his portrayal of sinister, sneaky characters
- Has served as the president of the Second Thoughts Drama Group
Awards
- 2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
- 2011ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
- 2013IGN Award-Best TV Villain: nominated
- 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2014BAFTA TV Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries: nominated
- 2015Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
- 2015Chainsaw Award-Best TV Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
- 2021Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Media Production: winner
- 2022IFJA Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
- 2023Annie-Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature: nominated
- 2023Windie-Sight Unseen Performance: nominated
- 2023OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
- 2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated