Person · Actor

Brett Goldstein

A rising comedy star and co-creator of a hit series navigates the chaos of fame, creative ambition, and personal growth as he balances his roles on screen and behind the scenes.

From

United Kingdom

Also:
Writer
Producer

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Acting since 1969, 7 decades active, 67 credits, 1 Primetime Emmy Award win.

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Jun 9
In the news
Lesley Manville Joins Brett Goldstein in Amazon Comedy 'Escorted'
“Lesley Manville is set to co-star with Brett Goldstein in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video comedy series 'Escorted,' Variety reports. The show was initially announced in November 2025 with an eight-episode order. The series follows a divorced father in Manhattan who accidentally becomes a male escort, exploring themes of sexual dynamics and secrecy. Manville's casting adds to the anticipation for the romantic comedy, which promises a mix of humor and personal drama.”
Jun 9
In the news
Lesley Manville Joins Brett Goldstein's Prime Video Comedy 'Escorted'
“Lesley Manville, newly crowned Tony Award winner, has joined the cast of Prime Video's comedy 'Escorted,' playing the mother of Brett Goldstein's character. The show, starring and created by Goldstein, follows a divorced Manhattan father who accidentally becomes a male escort. Manville's character, Terri, is described as a charismatic cabaret singer.”
2021
Award win
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

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Biography

Brett attended school in Sutton, Surrey before studying Film Studies at Warwick University. At the age of 22, he moved to New York to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Alongside performing, he began writing his own plays and taking them to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, though he eventually decided that comedy was less depressing. In 2006, he launched his stand-up career with a show titled *Brett Goldstein Grew Up in a Strip Club*. He gained wider recognition through appearances in various television sitcoms, including *Derek*, *Uncle*, *Drifters*, and the Emmy award-winning *Hoff The Record*. In 2015, he wrote and starred in the title role of *SuperBob*, a superhero romantic comedy set in Peckham, directed by his former classmate from Sutton, Jon Drever. Brett has since become an award-winning actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, creating three additional hours of stand-up that premiered at the Edinburgh Festival and toured the UK and internationally: *Brett Goldstein Contains Scenes Of An Adult Nature*, *Brett Goldstein: Burning Man*, and *Brett Goldstein: What Is Love Baby Don't Hurt Me*.