English actor John Bradley West, also known as John Bradley in the series, was born in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Samwell Tarly on the HBO fantasy show, Game of Thrones. Initially a guest star in the first season, he later became part of the main cast in the second season.
John Bradley’s Early Life
John Bradley West was born in September 1988 and was raised in a Catholic household. He pursued his passion for drama at the renowned Manchester Metropolitan University and graduated in 2010.
It was a momentous year for him, as he was cast as Cardinal John de Medici in Borgia and later obtained the role of Sam in Game of Thrones through his university’s website.
Career
For eight seasons, the actor from Manchester portrayed the loyal best friend of Jon Snow in this popular show from 2011 to 2019. His character’s intelligence and honesty captivated viewers, and he also made appearances in two episodes of Shameless (2012) and played the devoted Tyr Seward in Merlin (2012).
After making a secretive appearance in Anna Karenina (2012), John Bradley goes on to take on more significant roles in Traders (2015), American Satan (2017), and Patient Zero (2018), an unreleased zombie film starring Matt Smith and Natalie Dormer (known for her role as Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones).
Despite his relatively low-key presence in the film industry, the actor started off 2022 with a bang, delivering two standout performances. In the romantic comedy Marry Me, he portrays a compassionate manager to Jennifer Lopez, showcasing his natural ability to embody empathetic roles.
In addition to his role on Game of Thrones, John Bradley also appeared in the sci-fi disaster movie Moonfall, directed by Roland Emmerich. He portrays a witty and secretive scientist who aids Halle Berry and Patrick Wilson on a crucial space mission to stop the Moon from crashing into Earth.
It appears that John Bradley is headed in the right direction for his future, as he is set to star in season 3 of Body Problem, which is produced by David Benioff and DB Weiss, the masterminds behind Game of Thrones. The series is based on Liu Cixin’s novel The Three-Body Problem, which explores humanity’s first encounter with an alien race.
Personal Life
John Bradley was reportedly dating MTV’s international movies and gaming director, Rebecca May. The couple started dating in 2017. However, his current relationship status is unknown.
Net Worth
English actor John Bradley West has a net worth of $5 million. In 2014, he received a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his role in Game of Thrones, specifically for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
