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Brett Goldstein

Brett Goldstein (born 1980) is an English actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. Known for his role as Roy Kent in the Apple TV+ sports comedy series Ted Lasso, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for each of the first two seasons. He is also the co-creator of the comedy series Shrinking (2023).

Infobox

Born
1980 (age 44–45)London, England
Alma mater
University of Warwick
Occupations
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Years active
2005–present
Known for
Roy Kent in Ted Lasso

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2005
The Rope
Role(s)
Man
Notes
Short film
Wish You Were Here
Role(s)
Young Robert Dunsmore
Notes
Also writer
2009
Slave
Role(s)
Also writer
SuperBob
Role(s)
Bob
Notes
Short film
2012
Role(s)
Comedy MC
Role(s)
Albert
2013
Role(s)
Richard (voice)
Tattooed
Role(s)
Dave
Notes
Short film
For Life
Role(s)
Simon
Notes
Short film; also writer
2014
Role(s)
Mr. Burrows
2015
Legacy
Role(s)
Mr. Harrowgate
Role(s)
David
Role(s)
Bob
Notes
Also writer
2016
Role(s)
Brendan
Bullet to the Heart
Role(s)
Steve
Notes
Short film; also co-writer
2018
Spectre of Shame
Role(s)
James Bond
Notes
Short film; also writer and producer
F*ck
Role(s)
Adam
Notes
Short film
Wild Honey Pie!
Role(s)
Matt
2022
Role(s)
None
Notes
Co-writer
Role(s)
Hercules
Notes
Cameo; mid-credits scene
2024
Role(s)
Roland (voice)
Role(s)
Simon
Notes
Also co-writer and co-producer
TBA
Role(s)
At the Sea
Notes
TBA
Role(s)
TBA
Notes
Also writer. Filming
Year
Film
Role
Notes
2005
The Rope
Man
Short film
Wish You Were Here
Young Robert Dunsmore
Also writer
2009
Slave
Also writer
SuperBob
Bob
Short film
2012
The Comedian
Comedy MC
The Knot
Albert
2013
Everyone's Going to Die
Richard (voice)
Tattooed
Dave
Short film
For Life
Simon
Short film; also writer
2014
The Hooligan Factory
Mr. Burrows
2015
Legacy
Mr. Harrowgate
Howl
David
SuperBob
Bob
Also writer
2016
Adult Life Skills
Brendan
Bullet to the Heart
Steve
Short film; also co-writer
2018
Spectre of Shame
James Bond
Short film; also writer and producer
F*ck
Adam
Short film
Wild Honey Pie!
Matt
2022
The Nan Movie
None
Co-writer
Thor: Love and Thunder
Hercules
Cameo; mid-credits scene
2024
The Garfield Movie
Roland (voice)
All of You
Simon
Also co-writer and co-producer
TBA
At the Sea
TBA
Filming
Office Romance
TBA
Also writer. Filming
· Filmography › Television
2009
Role(s)
Jared Miles
Notes
2 episodes
2011
Role(s)
None
Notes
Episode: "Ollie's First Day"; writer of additional material
2012–2014
Role(s)
Derek
Notes
Tom
2012
Role(s)
None
Notes
6 episodes; writer of additional material
4Funnies
Role(s)
None
Notes
Episode: "Gittins"; writer
2013–2016
Role(s)
Drifters
Notes
Scott
2013
Common Ground
Role(s)
Lawrence
Notes
Episode: "Fergus & Crispin"
Love Matters
Role(s)
Jason
Notes
Episode: "30 & Counting"
Claudia O'Doherty: Comedy Blaps
Role(s)
Simon
Notes
Episode: "What Is Time?"
Role(s)
IT Technician
Notes
Episode #2.2
2014–2017
Role(s)
Uncle
Notes
Casper
2014
Role(s)
Photojournalist
Notes
Episode: "The Dog Thrower"
Role(s)
Policeman
Notes
Episode: "Tribunal"
2015–2016
Role(s)
Hoff the Record
Notes
Danny Jones
2014–2015
Role(s)
Catherine Tate's Nan
Notes
Jonathan
2015
Role(s)
Christophe
Notes
4 episodes
2016–2017
Role(s)
Drunk History
Notes
Robert Dudley, James Garfield
2017
The Pact
Role(s)
Andy
Notes
Television film
2018
Role(s)
Astos
Notes
Episode: "The Tsuranga Conundrum"
2019
Role(s)
None
Notes
6 episodes; script editor
2020–present
Role(s)
Ted Lasso
Notes
Roy Kent
2020
Role(s)
None
Notes
Co-creator, writer and executive producer
2021
Role(s)
Tony Stark (voice)
Notes
Episode: "May Cause Light Cannibalism"
2022
Role(s)
Grief Expert (voice)
2023–present
Role(s)
Shrinking
Notes
Louis
2023
Role(s)
Himself (voice)
Notes
Episode: "A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special"
2024
Role(s)
Pryce Fraggle (voice)
Notes
2 episodes
2025
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Stand-up special
Role(s)
Toilet (voice)
Notes
Episode: "Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
The Bill
Jared Miles
2 episodes
2011
White Van Man
None
Episode: "Ollie's First Day"; writer of additional material
2012–2014
Derek
Tom
11 episodes
2012
Ronna & Beverly
None
6 episodes; writer of additional material
4Funnies
None
Episode: "Gittins"; writer
2013–2016
Drifters
Scott
7 episodes; also writer of additional material
2013
Common Ground
Lawrence
Episode: "Fergus & Crispin"
Love Matters
Jason
Episode: "30 & Counting"
Claudia O'Doherty: Comedy Blaps
Simon
Episode: "What Is Time?"
Live at the Electric
IT Technician
Episode
2014–2017
Uncle
Casper
9 episodes
2014
Playhouse Presents
Photojournalist
Episode: "The Dog Thrower"
Cuckoo
Policeman
Episode: "Tribunal"
2015–2016
Hoff the Record
Danny Jones
Main cast; also writer of additional material
2014–2015
Catherine Tate's Nan
Jonathan
Episode: "Nanger Management"; also co-writer of three episodes
2015
Undercover
Christophe
4 episodes
2016–2017
Drunk History
Robert Dudley, James Garfield
2 episodes
2017
The Pact
Andy
Television film
2018
Doctor Who
Astos
Episode: "The Tsuranga Conundrum"
2019
This Way Up
None
6 episodes; script editor
2020–present
Ted Lasso
Roy Kent
Main cast; also writer and executive producer
2020
Soulmates
None
Co-creator, writer and executive producer
2021
Robot Chicken
Tony Stark (voice)
Episode: "May Cause Light Cannibalism"
2022
A Beginner's Guide to Grief
Grief Expert (voice)
2023–present
Shrinking
Louis
Also co-creator, writer and executive producer
2023
Harley Quinn
Himself (voice)
Episode: "A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special"
2024
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Pryce Fraggle (voice)
2 episodes
2025
Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Himself
Stand-up special
Love, Death & Robots
Toilet (voice)
Episode: "Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners"
· Filmography › Theatre
2016
Role(s)
Various
Notes
UK tour
Year
Title
Role
Venue
2016
The Catherine Tate Show Live
Various
UK tour
· Filmography › Radio and podcast
2018
Proposal
Role(s)
Actor
Notes
BBC Radio 2 pilot
2018–present
Role(s)
Films to Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein
Notes
Himself (host)
2019
Obsessed With… Line of Duty
Role(s)
Himself (co-host)
Notes
BBC Sounds podcast; 7 episodes with Lolly Adefope
Year
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2018
Proposal
Actor
BBC Radio 2 pilot
2018–present
Films to Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein
Himself (host)
Podcast; 300 episodes
2019
Obsessed With… Line of Duty
Himself (co-host)
BBC Sounds podcast; 7 episodes with Lolly Adefope
· Awards and nominations
2015
FilmQuest Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor
Notes
SuperBob
Best Screenplay (shared with Will Bridges and Jon Drever)
Role(s)
Won
2016
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor
Notes
Adult Life Skills
2021
Role(s)
Comedy Supporting Actor
Notes
Ted Lasso
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Notes
Won
International Online Cinema Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (shared with cast)
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Television: Comedy Series (shared with other writers)
Notes
Won
2022
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Best Screenplay (shared with Catherine Tate)
Notes
The Nan Movie
2023
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Ted Lasso
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2015
FilmQuest Awards
Best Actor
SuperBob
Won
Best Screenplay (shared with Will Bridges and Jon Drever)
Won
2016
British Independent Film Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Adult Life Skills
Won
2021
Gold Derby Awards
Comedy Supporting Actor
Ted Lasso
Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards
Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Won
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 (shared with cast)
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Won
Writers Guild of America Awards
Television: Comedy Series (shared with other writers)
Won
Television: New Series (shared with other writers)
Won
2022
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 (shared with cast)
Won
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Won
National Film Awards
Best Screenplay (shared with Catherine Tate)
The Nan Movie
Nominated
2023
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ted Lasso
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 (shared with cast)
Nominated

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