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Bradley Whitford

Bio: Bradley Whitford (born October 10, 1959) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his roles as Deputy White House Chief of Staff Josh Lyman on the NBC television drama The West Wing, as Danny Tripp on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, as Dan Stark in the Fox police buddy-comedy The Good Guys, as Red John in the CBS series The Mentalist, and as antagonist Eric Gordon in the film Billy Madison
Born: Sat, Oct 10 1959
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Bradley Whitford is 65 years old
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Poster of I'll Be Right There
I'll Be Right There
Bradley Whitford was
64 in I'll Be Right There
as 'Henry'.
Fri, Sep 06 2024
Poster of SHARE?
SHARE?
Bradley Whitford was
64 in SHARE?
as '#006395873'.
Fri, Nov 10 2023
Poster of Rosaline
Rosaline
Bradley Whitford was
63 in Rosaline
as 'Adrian Capulet'.
Tue, Oct 11 2022
Poster of tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM!
Bradley Whitford was
62 in tick, tick... BOOM!
as 'Stephen Sondheim'.
Thu, Nov 11 2021
Poster of How It Ends
How It Ends
Bradley Whitford was
61 in How It Ends
as 'Kenny'.
Tue, Jul 20 2021
Poster of Songbird
Songbird
Bradley Whitford was
61 in Songbird
as 'William Griffin'.
Thu, Dec 10 2020
Poster of A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
Bradley Whitford was
61 in A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
as 'Josh Lyman'.
Thu, Oct 15 2020
Poster of The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
Bradley Whitford was
60 in The Call of the Wild
as 'Judge Miller'.
Wed, Feb 19 2020
Poster of Sergio
Sergio
Bradley Whitford was
60 in Sergio
as 'Paul Bremer'.
Tue, Jan 28 2020
Poster of The Last Full Measure
The Last Full Measure
Bradley Whitford was
60 in The Last Full Measure
as 'Carlton Stanton'.
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Transparent: Musicale Finale
Transparent: Musicale Finale
Bradley Whitford was
59 in Transparent: Musicale Finale
as 'Magnus'.
Fri, Sep 27 2019
Poster of Phil
Phil
Bradley Whitford was
59 in Phil
as 'Michael Fisk'.
Fri, Jul 05 2019
Poster of Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Bradley Whitford was
59 in Godzilla: King of the Monsters
as 'Dr. Rick Stanton'.
Wed, May 29 2019
Poster of Destroyer
Destroyer
Bradley Whitford was
59 in Destroyer
as 'DiFranco'.
Tue, Dec 25 2018
Poster of The Darkest Minds
The Darkest Minds
Bradley Whitford was
58 in The Darkest Minds
as 'President Gray'.
Wed, Jul 25 2018
Poster of The Post
The Post
Bradley Whitford was
58 in The Post
as 'Arthur Parsons'.
Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of Three Christs
Three Christs
Bradley Whitford was
57 in Three Christs
as 'Clyde'.
Sat, Sep 23 2017
Poster of Unicorn Store
Unicorn Store
Bradley Whitford was
57 in Unicorn Store
as 'Gene'.
Mon, Sep 11 2017
Poster of Megan Leavey
Megan Leavey
Bradley Whitford was
57 in Megan Leavey
as 'Bob'.
Fri, Jun 09 2017
Poster of Unveiling the Horror of Get Out
Unveiling the Horror of Get Out
Bradley Whitford was
57 in Unveiling the Horror of Get Out
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 23 2017
Poster of A Happening of Monumental Proportions
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
Bradley Whitford was
57 in A Happening of Monumental Proportions
as 'Mr. Schneedy'.
Fri, May 05 2017
Poster of Get Out
Get Out
Bradley Whitford was
57 in Get Out
as 'Dean Armitage'.
Fri, Feb 24 2017
Poster of Other People
Other People
Bradley Whitford was
56 in Other People
as 'Norman Mulcahey'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of All the Way
All the Way
Bradley Whitford was
56 in All the Way
as 'Hubert Humphrey'.
Mon, May 23 2016
Poster of I Saw the Light
I Saw the Light
Bradley Whitford was
56 in I Saw the Light
as 'Fred Rose'.
Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of Decoding Annie Parker
Decoding Annie Parker
Bradley Whitford was
54 in Decoding Annie Parker
as 'Marshall'.
Fri, May 02 2014
Poster of Saving Mr. Banks
Saving Mr. Banks
Bradley Whitford was
54 in Saving Mr. Banks
as 'Don DaGradi'.
Fri, Nov 29 2013
Poster of CBGB
CBGB
Bradley Whitford was
54 in CBGB
as 'Nicky Grant'.
Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
Bradley Whitford was
53 in Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
as 'John Flynn'.
Tue, Sep 03 2013
Poster of Savannah
Savannah
Bradley Whitford was
53 in Savannah
as 'Jack Cay'.
Thu, Apr 25 2013
Poster of The Cabin in the Woods
The Cabin in the Woods
Bradley Whitford was
52 in The Cabin in the Woods
as 'Steve Hadley'.
Thu, Apr 12 2012
Poster of The Asset
The Asset
Bradley Whitford was
52 in The Asset
as 'Leo Maxiell'.
Sun, Feb 12 2012
Poster of Have a Little Faith
Have a Little Faith
Bradley Whitford was
52 in Have a Little Faith
as 'Mitch'.
Sun, Nov 27 2011
Poster of Bottle Shock
Bottle Shock
Bradley Whitford was
48 in Bottle Shock
as 'Professor Saunders'.
Fri, Sep 05 2008
Poster of An American Crime
An American Crime
Bradley Whitford was
47 in An American Crime
as 'Prosecutor'.
Fri, Jul 27 2007
Poster of Little Manhattan
Little Manhattan
Bradley Whitford was
45 in Little Manhattan
as 'Adam'.
Mon, Sep 26 2005
Poster of Fathers and Sons
Fathers and Sons
Bradley Whitford was
45 in Fathers and Sons
as 'Anthony'.
Thu, Jun 02 2005
Poster of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Bradley Whitford was
45 in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
as 'Al Lowell'.
Wed, Jun 01 2005
Poster of Kate & Leopold
Kate & Leopold
Bradley Whitford was
42 in Kate & Leopold
as 'J.J. Camden'.
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Bicentennial Man
Bicentennial Man
Bradley Whitford was
40 in Bicentennial Man
as 'Lloyd'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of Countdown: The Sky's on Fire
Countdown: The Sky's on Fire
Bradley Whitford was
39 in Countdown: The Sky's on Fire
as 'John Morgan, KTML News'.
Thu, Jul 15 1999
Poster of Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask
Bradley Whitford was
39 in Behind the Mask
as 'Brian Shushan'.
Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of The Muse
The Muse
Bradley Whitford was
39 in The Muse
as 'Hal'.
Tue, Jan 05 1999
Poster of Red Corner
Red Corner
Bradley Whitford was
38 in Red Corner
as 'Bob Ghery'.
Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Cloned
Cloned
Bradley Whitford was
37 in Cloned
as 'Rick Weston'.
Sun, Sep 28 1997
Poster of Masterminds
Masterminds
Bradley Whitford was
37 in Masterminds
as 'Miles Lawrence'.
Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
Bradley Whitford was
37 in In the Line of Duty: Blaze of Glory
as 'Tom LaSalle'.
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Poster of The People
The People
Bradley Whitford was
37 in The People
as 'Michael Leary'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of My Fellow Americans
My Fellow Americans
Bradley Whitford was
37 in My Fellow Americans
as 'Carl Witnaur'.
Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of Wildly Available
Wildly Available
Bradley Whitford was
36 in Wildly Available
as 'Professor'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Desperate Trail
The Desperate Trail
Bradley Whitford was
35 in The Desperate Trail
as 'Tommy Donnelly'.
Sun, Jul 09 1995
Poster of Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Bradley Whitford was
35 in Nothing But the Truth
as ''Mack' McCarthy'.
Tue, May 23 1995
Poster of Billy Madison
Billy Madison
Bradley Whitford was
35 in Billy Madison
as 'Eric Gordon'.
Fri, Feb 10 1995
Poster of The Client
The Client
Bradley Whitford was
34 in The Client
as 'Thomas Fink'.
Wed, Jul 20 1994
Poster of Web of Deception
Web of Deception
Bradley Whitford was
34 in Web of Deception
as 'Larry Lake'.
Mon, Apr 25 1994
Poster of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Bradley Whitford was
34 in Philadelphia
as 'Jamey Collins'.
Wed, Dec 22 1993
Poster of A Perfect World
A Perfect World
Bradley Whitford was
34 in A Perfect World
as 'Bobby Lee'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of My Life
My Life
Bradley Whitford was
34 in My Life
as 'Paul Ivanovich'.
Fri, Nov 12 1993
Poster of RoboCop 3
RoboCop 3
Bradley Whitford was
33 in RoboCop 3
as 'Fleck'.
Thu, Jan 21 1993
Poster of Scent of a Woman
Scent of a Woman
Bradley Whitford was
33 in Scent of a Woman
as 'Randy'.
Wed, Dec 23 1992
Poster of Awakenings
Awakenings
Bradley Whitford was
31 in Awakenings
as 'Dr. Tyler'.
Tue, Dec 04 1990
Poster of Young Guns II
Young Guns II
Bradley Whitford was
30 in Young Guns II
as 'Charles Phalen'.
Wed, Aug 01 1990
Poster of Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent
Bradley Whitford was
30 in Presumed Innocent
as 'Jamie Kemp'.
Fri, Jul 27 1990
Poster of Vital Signs
Vital Signs
Bradley Whitford was
30 in Vital Signs
as 'Dr. Donald Ballentine'.
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Bradley Whitford was
27 in Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
as 'Roger'.
Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of Adventures in Babysitting
Adventures in Babysitting
Bradley Whitford was
27 in Adventures in Babysitting
as 'Mike Todwell'.
Wed, Jul 01 1987
Poster of The Betty Ford Story
The Betty Ford Story
Bradley Whitford was
27 in The Betty Ford Story
as 'Jack Ford'.
Mon, Mar 02 1987
Poster of C.A.T. Squad
C.A.T. Squad
Bradley Whitford was
26 in C.A.T. Squad
as 'Leon Trepper'.
Sun, Jul 27 1986
Poster of Doorman
Doorman
Bradley Whitford was
26 in Doorman
as 'Terry Reilly'.
Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of Don't Touch My Hair
Don't Touch My Hair
Bradley Whitford will be
65+ in Don't Touch My Hair
Unreleased
Poster of The Spittin' Image
The Spittin' Image
Bradley Whitford will be
65+ in The Spittin' Image
Unreleased
Poster of Godzilla: King of The Monsters- The Antarctic Base
Godzilla: King of The Monsters- The Antarctic Base
Bradley Whitford will be
65+ in Godzilla: King of The Monsters- The Antarctic Base
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Parish
Parish
Bradley Whitford was
64+ in Parish
as 'Anton Valmont'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 31 2024
Poster of The U.S. and the Holocaust
The U.S. and the Holocaust
Bradley Whitford was
62+ in The U.S. and the Holocaust
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 2022
Poster of We Baby Bears
We Baby Bears
Bradley Whitford was
62+ in We Baby Bears
as 'Glen (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 01 2022
Poster of The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Bradley Whitford was
61+ in The Wonder Years
as 'Alan Van Der Kamp'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of What If...?
What If...?
Bradley Whitford was
61+ in What If...?
as 'Colonel Flynn (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2021
Poster of Perfect Harmony
Perfect Harmony
Bradley Whitford was
59+ in Perfect Harmony
as 'Arthur Cochran'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of Infinity Train
Infinity Train
Bradley Whitford was
59+ in Infinity Train
as 'Agent Sieve (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 2019
Poster of Human Discoveries
Human Discoveries
Bradley Whitford was
59+ in Human Discoveries
as 'Leader Elk (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 2019
Poster of Flack
Flack
Bradley Whitford was
59+ in Flack
as 'Calvin Cooper'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of Valley of the Boom
Valley of the Boom
Bradley Whitford was
59+ in Valley of the Boom
as 'James L. Barksdale'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2019
Poster of The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
Bradley Whitford was
57+ in The Handmaid's Tale
as 'Commander Joseph Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2017
Poster of Chicago Justice
Chicago Justice
Bradley Whitford was
57+ in Chicago Justice
as 'Albert Forest'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 01 2017
Poster of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Bradley Whitford was
56+ in Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 08 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Bradley Whitford was
55+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of HAPPYish
HAPPYish
Bradley Whitford was
55+ in HAPPYish
as 'Jonathan Cooke'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 26 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Bradley Whitford was
55+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Transparent
Transparent
Bradley Whitford was
54+ in Transparent
as 'Magnus, Macy'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Bradley Whitford was
54+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Trophy Wife
Trophy Wife
Bradley Whitford was
53+ in Trophy Wife
as 'Pete Harrison'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Mom
Mom
Bradley Whitford was
53+ in Mom
as 'Mitch'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Bradley Whitford was
53+ in Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as 'Roger Peralta'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2013
Poster of Drunk History
Drunk History
Bradley Whitford was
53+ in Drunk History
as 'William Jennings Bryan'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 2013
Poster of Alpha House
Alpha House
Bradley Whitford was
53+ in Alpha House
as 'Senator (Ned)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Go On
Go On
Bradley Whitford was
52+ in Go On
as 'Hughie'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 08 2012
Poster of Shameless
Shameless
Bradley Whitford was
51+ in Shameless
as 'Abraham Paige'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Law & Order: LA
Law & Order: LA
Bradley Whitford was
50+ in Law & Order: LA
as 'Attorney Miklin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2010
Poster of The Good Guys
The Good Guys
Bradley Whitford was
50+ in The Good Guys
as 'Dan Stark'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 19 2010
Poster of Who Do You Think You Are?
Who Do You Think You Are?
Bradley Whitford was
50+ in Who Do You Think You Are?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 2010
Poster of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Bradley Whitford was
49+ in Parks and Recreation
as 'Councilman Pillner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Bradley Whitford was
48+ in The Mentalist
as 'Timothy Carter (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Burn Up
Burn Up
Bradley Whitford was
48+ in Burn Up
as 'Mack'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 10 2008
Poster of The Sarah Silverman Program.
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Bradley Whitford was
47+ in The Sarah Silverman Program.
as 'Toby Grossnickel'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of The Megan Mullally Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Bradley Whitford was
46+ in The Megan Mullally Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Bradley Whitford was
46+ in Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
as 'Danny Tripp'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Bradley Whitford was
46+ in The Colbert Report
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Bradley Whitford was
45+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Bradley Whitford was
43+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Bradley Whitford was
43+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Bradley Whitford was
43+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Monk
Monk
Bradley Whitford was
42+ in Monk
as 'Dean Berry'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of Banzai
Banzai
Bradley Whitford was
41+ in Banzai
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 18 2001
Poster of Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Bradley Whitford was
40+ in Malcolm in the Middle
as 'Meg's Husband'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Bradley Whitford was
39+ in The West Wing
as 'Josh Lyman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bradley Whitford was
39+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Frank Maddox, Pence Humphreys'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Secret Lives of Men
The Secret Lives of Men
Bradley Whitford was
38+ in The Secret Lives of Men
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1998
Poster of Felicity
Felicity
Bradley Whitford was
38+ in Felicity
as 'Tom Anderson (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Bradley Whitford was
37+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of High Incident
High Incident
Bradley Whitford was
36+ in High Incident
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 04 1996
Poster of Tracey Takes On...
Tracey Takes On...
Bradley Whitford was
36+ in Tracey Takes On...
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 24 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Bradley Whitford was
36+ in MADtv
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Bradley Whitford was
34+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Steve Bell'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Bradley Whitford was
34+ in ER
as 'Sean O'Brien'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Bradley Whitford was
34+ in Ellen
as 'Doug'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Bradley Whitford was
33+ in NYPD Blue
as 'Norman Gardner'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Bradley Whitford was
33+ in Frasier
as 'Stu (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Bradley Whitford was
33+ in The X-Files
as 'Daniel Trepkos'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Black Tie Affair
Black Tie Affair
Bradley Whitford was
33+ in Black Tie Affair
First Air Date
Sat, May 29 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Bradley Whitford was
32+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Bradley Whitford was
25+ in The Equalizer
as 'Dillart'.
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Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Bradley Whitford was
24+ in Tales from the Darkside
as 'Tom Dash'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of A Capitol Fourth
A Capitol Fourth
Bradley Whitford was
20+ in A Capitol Fourth
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 04 1980
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Bradley Whitford was
16+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
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Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Bradley Whitford was
0+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of Death by Lightning
Death by Lightning
Bradley Whitford will be
65+ in Death by Lightning
as 'James Blaine'.
First Air Date
Unreleased