Brett Goldstein
Brett Goldstein | |
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Born | Sutton, London, England | 17 July 1980
Education | University of Warwick |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Brett Goldstein (born 17 July 1980) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for writing and starring in the Apple TV+ sports comedy series Ted Lasso (2020–present), for which he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.[1][2]
Early life
Goldstein was born in Sutton, London, to a British Jewish family, on 17 July 1980.[3] After graduating from school, he attended acting classes in the University of Warwick, from which he graduated with a degree in Film & Feminism.[3]
Soon afterward, Goldstein briefly relocated to Marbella, Spain, to work at a strip club which his father purchased during a "midlife crisis".[3] Goldstein later turned the experience into a stand-up comedy show called "Brett Goldstein Grew Up in A Strip Club", which was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[3]
Career
He appeared in the Channel 4 comedy Drifters. He also appeared in the Channel 4 comedy-drama Derek as Tom. He wrote The Catherine Tate Live Show with Catherine Tate and has written and performed four solo stand-up shows. He won the 2016 BIFA for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Brendan in the film Adult Life Skills.
In 2018, Goldstein began the podcast Films to Be Buried With,[4] featuring guests talking about films that have been important in their life.
TV producer Bill Lawrence hired Goldstein as a writer for the 2020 Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis. Writing on the show led to Goldstein being cast as the character of aging footballer Roy Kent.[5] Rolling Stone's Emily Zemler stated that "he felt such a kinship with this stoic tough guy, in fact, that he emailed a self-taped audition of five scenes to the production team. The tapes, which included the 'If I don’t hear silence I’m gonna start punching dicks' scene from the pilot, ended up scoring him the role. The rest is history."[6] He later won the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series at the 73rd Writers Guild of America Awards and received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2021 for his work on the show.[7]
Together with Black Mirror writer Will Bridges, Goldstein created and wrote the six-part anthology series Soulmates for AMC, which is based on their 2013 short film For Life.[8][9] The series premiered on AMC on 5 October 2020.[10][11] The cast includes Sarah Snook, Malin Akerman, Betsy Brandt, JJ Feild and Charlie Heaton.[12]
More recently, Goldstein signed a multi-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.[13]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2012 | The Knot | Albert | |
2013 | For Life | Simon | Short film |
2015 | Howl | David | |
2015 | SuperBob | Bob | |
2016 | Adult Life Skills | Brendan | |
2022 | The Nan Movie | Co-writer |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | The Bill | Jared Miles | 2 episodes |
2012–2014 | Derek | Tom | 11 episodes |
2013–2016 | Drifters | Scott | 7 episodes |
2014–2017 | Uncle | Casper | 9 episodes |
2015–2016 | Hoff the Record | Danny Jones | Main cast |
2015 | Catherine Tate's Nan | Jonathan | 1 episode |
Undercover | Christophe | 4 episodes | |
2016–2017 | Drunk History | Various | 2 episodes |
2018 | Doctor Who[14] | Astos | Episode: "The Tsuranga Conundrum" |
2020–present | Ted Lasso | Roy Kent | Main cast; Also writer and executive producer |
2020 | Soulmates | None | Co-creator, producer and writer |
2021 | Robot Chicken | Tony Stark (voice) | Episode: "May Cause Light Cannibalism" |
TBA | Shrinking | None | Co-creator; also executive producer |
Theatre
Year | Production | Role | Notes |
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2016 | The Catherine Tate Show Live | Various | UK tour; alongside Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne and Niky Wardley |
Podcast
Year | Title | Role |
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2018–present | Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein | Himself |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Adult Life Skills | Won | [15] |
2021 | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Supporting Actor | Ted Lasso | Nominated | [16] |
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy | Won | [17] | ||
International Online Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [18] | ||
Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | |||
Writers Guild of America Awards | Television: Comedy Series | Won | [19] | ||
Television: New Series | Won | ||||
2022
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Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | ||
Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | |||
Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Won |
References
- ^ Dessau, Bruce (27 November 2014). "I believe it can fly: comedian Brett Goldstein on his new film SuperBob". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ Bloom, Nate. "The Most Complete Guide to Jewish Emmy Nominees, 2021 — Detroit Jewish News". The Detroit Jewish News. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d Frick, Evelyn (11 June 2021). "18 Things to Know About Brett Goldstein". www.heyalma.com. Alma Magazine. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein". play.acast.com. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Pavlica, Carissa (11 August 2020). "Ted Lasso: Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein & Phil Dunster Provide Character Insight & More!". TV Fanatic. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (20 August 2021). "How Brett Goldstein Became the Breakout Star of 'Ted Lasso'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Brett Goldstein Gives Expletive-Filled Emmys Acceptance Speech: 'I Was Told I'm Not Allowed to Swear'". www.people.com. People Magazine. 19 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ Zakarin, Jordan (27 October 2020). "Brett Goldstein of 'Ted Lasso' and 'Soulmates' Wants to Talk About Love". Observer. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Potts, Kimberly (2 October 2020). "How Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein Found the Softer Side of Roy Kent". Vulture. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (16 May 2019). "AMC Greenlights Soulmate Anthology Drama Series From Will Bridges & Brett Goldstein". Deadline. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Keller, Joel (5 October 2020). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Soulmates' On AMC, An Anthology About People Matched Up By A Biological Test". Decider. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ Wicklow, Ashleen. "Malin Akerman, Charlie Heaton, Betsy Brandt and JJ Feild Join the Cast of AMC's Upcoming Soulmates". AMC. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (31 January 2022). "'Ted Lasso' Star Brett Goldstein Signs Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV". Variety.
- ^ Fullerton, Huw (7 October 2013). "Doctor Who casts Mark Addy, Chris Noth and Julie Hesmondhalgh in mysterious new roles". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "Olivier Winners 2013". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "SAG Awards: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' 'Minari' Top Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (7 March 2021). "Critics Choice Awards 2021 Full Winners: Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland' Continues Its Reign on Awards Season". Variety. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
- ^ "HCA TV Awards Nominations: 'Ted Lasso' Leads Programs For Inaugural Honors; NBC, HBO & Netflix Lead Nets". Deadline Hollywod. Penske Media Corporation. 9 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (13 July 2021). "Emmy Nominations: 'The Crown', 'The Mandalorian' Top List; HBO/HBO Max Edges Netflix For Top Spot – Full List Of Nominees". Deadline. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
External links
- 1980 births
- British Jews
- British male film actors
- British male television actors
- British male voice actors
- 21st-century British male actors
- Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award winners
- Alumni of the University of Warwick
- Jewish British male actors
- British people of Jewish descent
- Living people
- British stand-up comedians