Brett Goldstein

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]

Brett Goldstein
Born (1980-07-17) 17 July 1980
Sutton, London, England
EducationUniversity of Warwick
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2008–present

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
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
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
2016 The Catherine Tate Show Live Various UK tour; alongside Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne and Niky Wardley

Podcast
Year Title Role
2018–present Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Himself

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
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
 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Ted Lasso Won
2022
 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actor - Series, Miniseries or Television Film Nominated
2022
 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
2022
 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won

References
  1. Dessau, Bruce (27 November 2014). "I believe it can fly: comedian Brett Goldstein on his new film SuperBob". Evening Standard. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. 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.
  3. Frick, Evelyn (11 June 2021). "18 Things to Know About Brett Goldstein". www.heyalma.com. Alma Magazine. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  4. "Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein". play.acast.com. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. Pavlica, Carissa (11 August 2020). "Ted Lasso: Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein & Phil Dunster Provide Character Insight & More!". TV Fanatic. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  6. Zemler, Emily (20 August 2021). "How Brett Goldstein Became the Breakout Star of 'Ted Lasso'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  7. "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.
  8. 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.
  9. Potts, Kimberly (2 October 2020). "How Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein Found the Softer Side of Roy Kent". Vulture. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  10. Petski, Denise (16 May 2019). "AMC Greenlights Soulmate Anthology Drama Series From Will Bridges & Brett Goldstein". Deadline. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  11. 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.
  12. Wicklow, Ashleen. "Malin Akerman, Charlie Heaton, Betsy Brandt and JJ Feild Join the Cast of AMC's Upcoming Soulmates". AMC. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  13. Maas, Jennifer (31 January 2022). "'Ted Lasso' Star Brett Goldstein Signs Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV". Variety.
  14. 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.
  15. "Olivier Winners 2013". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  16. "SAG Awards: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' 'Minari' Top Film Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  17. 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.
  18. "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.
  19. 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.
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