John Bradley (English actor)
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Born |
John Bradley West 15 September 1988 Wythenshawe, Manchester, England |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Manchester School of Theatre |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2011–present |
John Bradley West (born September 15, 1988),[1] credited professionally as John Bradley, is an English actor, best known for his role as Samwell Tarly in the HBO fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.[2]
Early life and education
Bradley was born and grew up as a Catholic in the Wythenshawe district of south Manchester and attended St Paul's Roman Catholic High School.[3] He has a sister 13 years older than him.[1]
In 2005, he began attending Loreto College in the Hulme area of Manchester, where he studied Drama and Theatre Studies. He graduated from Loreto in 2007.[4][5] He received a BA (Hons), Acting at the Manchester School of Theatre, graduating in 2010.[6][7]
Career
Bradley's big break was in the 2011 HBO fantasy TV series Game of Thrones playing the character Samwell Tarly,[8] a part that was his first audition, three months after he graduated from drama school.[1][6] His character is a friend of Kit Harington's Jon Snow and provides occasional comic relief, especially in season 1.[9][10] As the series has progressed, Bradley's Tarly has developed significantly.[11][12][13]
One reviewer called him "a wonderful comedic and cowardly yin to Jon's dour yang".[14] George R. R. Martin said that the character that Bradley portrays is the character he would be, if he were on the show.[15]
In 2011, Bradley also appeared in the Canal+ drama, Borgia, in the role of Pope Leo X, Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici.[1]
In 2012, Bradley played the character, Tyr Seward, in the BBC production of Merlin, in series 5, in the episode called "A Lesson in Vengeance."[16]
Also in 2012, Bradley appeared on the Channel 4 TV series, Shameless, in the role of Wesley, Frank Gallagher's boss, in two episodes of series 10.[16]
In 2015, Bradley played the role of Miloš Hrma in the BBC Radio Salford radio play production of Closely Observed Trains.[17]
He will appear in the upcoming film Patient Zero, which stars Natalie Dormer and Stanley Tucci.[18]
Personal life
He is a Manchester United supporter[1][19] and plays the drums.[6][7][20]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Anna Karenina | Austrian Prince | Uncredited |
2015 | Traders | Vernon Stynes | |
2015 | Man Up | Andrew | Uncredited |
2016 | Grimsby | Fan in Pub | |
2016 | Roger | Roy | Short |
2016 | The Last Dragonslayer | Gordon (adult) | Miss Strange's new assistant |
2017 | American Satan | Ricky Rollins | |
2018 | Patient Zero | Scooter | |
Television series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011–present | Game of Thrones | Samwell Tarly | Main Role; 42 episodes Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2011, 2013–15) |
2011 | Borgia | Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici | 5 episodes |
2012 | Merlin | Tyr Seward | Episode: "A Lesson in Vengeance" |
2012 | Shameless | Wesley | 2 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth | Apprentice Marten Webb |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Fire and Blood (3 June 2011). "Interview with John Bradley". Winter is Coming.
- ↑ Wigler, Josh (17 July 2017). "'Game of Thrones': John Bradley Describes Shooting Premiere's Filthiest Scene". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Former Pupils: John Bradley West". Saint Paul’s Catholic High School.
- ↑ "Alumni - Loreto College". Loreto College.
- ↑ "A "Game of Thrones"". Loreto College. 23 March 2011.
- 1 2 3 "From Wythenshawe to Westeros: Met Magazine meets the alumnus behind Game of Thrones character Samwell Tarley". Met Magazine. Manchester, England: Manchester Metropolitan University (3): 14–19. Spring 2017.
- 1 2 Ashdown, N (2010). "Manchester School of Theatre – Alumni – Graduates 2010 – John Bradley-West". Manchester School of Theatre.
- ↑ Handler, Chelsea; Bradley West, John (23 July 2017). "John Bradley Explains Game of Thrones" (Video interview). Chelsea. Netflix.
- ↑ Hoare, James (13 March 2012). "Game of Thrones Season 2: Samwell Tarly is "going to change"". SciFiNow.
- ↑ Elio (11 March 2011). "Interview with John Bradley". Westeros.org.
- ↑ Wigler, Josh (5 July 2016). "'Game of Thrones': John Bradley on the "Success Story" of Samwell Tarly". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Collins, Sean T. (19 July 2017). "Game of Thrones' John Bradley on Sam's Morality, Cleaning Bedpans, and Fake Poop". Vulture.
- ↑ Bradley, Bill (15 June 2015). "'Game Of Thrones' Actor John Bradley Calls Shocking Death 'Heartbreaking'". The Huffington Post.
- ↑ Singh, Ti (21 June 2011). "Game of Thrones episode 10 review: Fire And Blood: season finale". Den of Geek.
- ↑ Hall, Matthew T. (July 28, 2014). "If George R.R. Martin were in 'Game of Thrones,' this is how he'd die". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
- 1 2 "John Bradley Showreel 2016". Shepherd Management. 13 July 2016.
- ↑ "Closely Observed Trains" (Radio play). BBC Radio Salford. 29 August 2015.
- ↑ Bennion, Chris (4 April 2016). "Game of Thrones' Sam Tarly: 'This is the end for Jon Snow and Sam' - Q&A". The Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ Sheen, Tom (17 July 2017). "Game of Thrones stars Gendry and Samwell meet Manchester United players at pre-season training in LA". The Sun.
- ↑ Scherzinger, Nicole; Dommet, Joel; Bradley West, John (28 October 2015). "Game of Thrones Star John Bradley Amazing Drumming | Bring The Noise" (Video). Bring the Noise. Sky 1.
External links
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