David Bradley’s Net Worth

The estimated net worth of David Bradley is
$5 Million

About David Bradley

David John Bradley, born on April 17, 1942, in York, North Riding of Yorkshire, England, has gained recognition as an award-winning stage, television, and film actor. He is best known for his roles as Albert Filch in the “Harry Potter” film series, Walder Frey in the TV series “Game of Thrones” (2011-2016), and Abraham Setrakian in the TV series “The Strain” (2014-2017), among numerous other appearances.

David Bradley’s net worth is estimated at $5 million as of mid-2017, earned through a successful acting career that began in the early 1970s. Apart from his film and TV work, he has made a mark in the theater, with notable performances such as his portrayal of King Lear in 1991, for which he received a Laurence Olivier Award, contributing to his wealth.

Early Life and Career

David is a native of York, where he attended Catholic St George’s Secondary Modern School. He became involved in the choir and participated in stage productions during his time at school and also joined the Rowntree Youth Theatre. After completing his education, he pursued his passion for acting by training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London after spending five years as an apprentice at the optical instruments production firm Cooke, Troughton & Simms.

His acting career commenced with a minor role in the TV series “Nearest and Dearest” in 1971, followed by his influential role as Colin Woodcock in the TV drama series “A Family at War” (1972). Subsequently, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in successful productions such as “King Lear,” “The Caretaker,” and “No Man’s Land,” which contributed significantly to his wealth.

Bradley’s breakthrough came in the mid-1990s with roles in the TV Mini-Series “Our Friends in the North” as Eddie Wells and as Arnold Springer in the TV Mini-Series “Reckless” in 1997. His career trajectory shifted with his portrayal of Henry in the drama film “The King Is Alive” in 2000 and his iconic role as Albert Filch in the “Harry Potter” series starting from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001, leading to a substantial increase in his net worth owing to the immense success of the films.

Continued Success

David Bradley continued to secure significant roles in films such as “Nicholas Nickleby” (2002), “This Is Not a Love Song” (2002), and TV series including “Wild West” (2002-2004), and “Sweeney Todd” (2006). His notable performances also include the lead role in the thriller “The Holding” (2011), and his portrayal of William Hartnell in “An Adventure in Space and Time” (2013) which chronicled the origin of Doctor Who. Moreover, his role as Professor Abraham Setrakian in the TV horror thriller “The Strain” (2014-2017) further solidified his standing in the acting industry.

Currently, Bradley is involved in the films “The Lodgers,” in post-production, and “Await Further Instructions,” scheduled for release in late 2017.

David Bradley also serves as the President of the Second Thoughts Drama Group in Stratford-upon-Avon. He has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate from the Universities of Warwick and York St. John.

As for his personal life, David is married to Rosanna Bradley, and he is an avid soccer fan who supports English clubs Aston Villa and York City.



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