Bradley Whitford Biography
Bradley Whitford is a celebrated American Actor and Political Activist who was born and brought up in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. He is widely known for his role in the television political drama “The West Wing” as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman from 1999 to 2006.
Bradley Whitford Age
Whitford is 66 years old. He was born on 10 October 1959 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 10 October every year, and his birth sign is Libra.
Early Life and Education
Whitford was born on 10 October 1959 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America. Whitford is a graduate of Madison East High School in the year 1977. He majored in English and theatre at Wesleyan University. Later, he studied drama at the Juilliard School, where he was a member of “Group 14”
Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment
Whitford is also known for his roles in notable films such as “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” as Danny Tripp, ‘The Mentalist” as Timothy Carter, “The Good Guys” as Dan Stark, “Billy Madison” as Eric Gordon, among others. He has also been an occasional columnist for The Huffington Post up to November 2009, and is also known for the political liberal activism he engages in.
Bradley Whitford Height
Bradley stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters)
Bradley Whitford Weight
Whitford weighs 76 kg or 168 lbs. He also appears to be very tall in stature of his photos.
Personal Life
Bradley Whitford Family, Parents
Whitford is the son of Genevieve Louie (née Smith; 1915–2011)and George Van Norman Whitford (1915–1999). His mother, a poet, later resided in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.
Bradley Whitford Siblings
Whitford was born in Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America. He has not shared details about his brothers and sisters. It is not known if he has any siblings.
Bradley Whitford Wife
- Whitford is married to Amy Landecker, a co-star of the Transparent series. The couple had their wedding in 2019. He was previously married to Jane Kaczmarek, an Actress, in August 1992. They were proud parents of three children: Frances Genevieve (born October 1997), George Edward (born December 1999), and Mary Louisa (born November 2002). After years of marriage, they experienced challenges that they were not able to cope with.
- Eventually, they announced their divorce in June 2009 and finalized it in October 2010 after 17 years of marriage. He was lucky enough because in 2015, he started a relationship with a couple who dated for 3 years, and in March 2018, they got engaged. On 17 July 2019, the couple ran away to get married, but information about their marriage is still under research.
Bradley Whitford Children
Bradley was blessed with three children with Jane Kaczmarek. He is a proud father of two daughters, namely Mary Louisa Whitford and Frances Genevieve Whitford, and one son, George Edward Whitford.
Bradley Whitford Net Worth
Whitford has an estimated net worth of $11 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor and Political Activist. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Awards Honors, and Recognitions
After Santos won the elections, Josh Lyman became White House Chief of Staff. His role earned him three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations from 2001 to 2003. He was also nominated for three consecutive Golden Globe Awards.
The West Wing
Whitford portrayed the starring role of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman in the American serial Political drama television series “The West Wing”. The series was created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by John Wells and Alex Graves.
Handmaid’s Tale
- Bradley was featured in the American dystopian drama series “The Handmaid’s Tale” as Commander Joseph Lawrence. “The Handmaid’s Tale” was created by Bruce Miller, produced by Margaret Atwood, and directed by Warren Littlefield and Bruce Miller. It is based on the 1985 novel ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, which was written by Margaret Atwood.
- He was among the stars of the series, appearing as the main character from season 3 to the present and as a recurring character in season 2.
- He acts as the founder of the Colonies and the Architect behind the economy of the authoritarian Gilead. His role earned him his third Primetime Emmy Award in 2019. He was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020.
