Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brett Goldstein

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 27, 2025

Discover the career path of Brett Goldstein, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brett Goldstein is a multi-talented English actor, comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Roy Kent in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, earning him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Beyond acting, Goldstein has co-created the comedy series Shrinking (2023), showcasing his abilities as a writer and producer in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2003: Study at American Academy of Dramatic Arts

In 2003, Brett Goldstein studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where he began writing scripts for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

2005: First Feature Film Role

In 2005, Brett Goldstein had his first feature film role in the self-written thriller Wish You Were Here.

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2009: Television Debut

In 2009, Brett Goldstein made his television debut in two episodes of ITV's long-running police drama The Bill and his film 'Wish You Were Here' was remade as 'Slave'.

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2011: Stand-up Comedy Routine

In 2011, Brett Goldstein turned his experience working at a strip club in Marbella, Spain, into a stand-up comedy routine called Brett Goldstein Grew Up in a Strip Club.

2012: Appearance in Comedy Series

From 2012, Brett Goldstein appeared in several comedy series, including BBC One's Uncle.

2013: Creation of Short Film For Life

In 2013, Brett Goldstein and Will Bridges created the short film For Life, which served as the basis for the series Soulmates.

2013: Leading Role in SuperBob

In 2013, Brett Goldstein wrote and played the leading role of a Peckham postman-turned-superhero in the low-budget romantic comedy SuperBob.

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2014: Co-writing Catherine Tate's Nan

In 2014, Brett Goldstein co-wrote and guest-starred in the BBC One sitcom Catherine Tate's Nan, a spin-off of The Catherine Tate Show.

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2015: Role in Hoff the Record

From 2015, Brett Goldstein played Danny, David Hasselhoff's personal trainer, in Dave's mockumentary series Hoff the Record.

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2016: Live Tour with Catherine Tate

In 2016, Brett Goldstein joined Catherine Tate on her first ever live tour.

2016: Appearances in Comedy Series

Until 2016, Brett Goldstein appeared in several comedy series, such as E4's Drifters, Channel 4's Derek, and Dave's mockumentary series Hoff the Record.

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July 2018: Start of Films to Be Buried With Podcast

In July 2018, Brett Goldstein began his career as a podcaster with Films to Be Buried With, a comedy podcast featuring guests talking about films that have been important in their lives.