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Who is Brett Goldstein, the actor who plays Roy Kent in Ted Lasso?

Brett Goldstein plays Roy Kent on the Apple TV sensation Ted Lasso. Here is what you need to know about the British actor.

It took some ‘Ted Lasso’ fans time to warm up to Roy Kent, played by British actor Brett Goldstein. Although his gruff exterior is how viewers meet Roy, throughout the season, his emotional side is revealed, adding depth to his character.

Brett Goldstein, the man behind Roy, is forty-two years old and was born into a Jewish family in London. During his youth, he was interested in film and even majored in film studies at the University of Warwick.

Throughout his career, Goldstein has dabbled in film, television, and theater. His first role was in a short film called My Rope, which was released in 2005. After moving over to TV in 2009, he received a role in “Derek” in 2012, which was written and directed by comedian Ricky Gervais.

How many awards has Brett Goldstein won?

Goldstein has received sixteen nominations across thirteen award shows. He has taken home eleven of those awards, including a British Independent Film Award, Hollywood Critics Association TV Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Critics’ Choice Television Award.

The vast majority, twelve, of his awards have resulted from his work on ‘Ted Lasso.’

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