Adam Godley

Adam Godley

60 · Born: Jul 22, 1964

Personal Details

BornJul 22, 1964 Amersham, England, UK

Biography

Adam Godley, a celebrated British thespian, came into the world on July 22, 1964, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would soon propel him to the forefront of the entertainment industry.

Throughout his illustrious career, Godley has consistently received widespread acclaim, earning a plethora of prestigious award nominations. Notably, he has been twice honored with Tony Awards, alongside four Laurence Olivier Awards, in recognition of his outstanding work on both the New York and London stages.

This impressive array of accolades is a testament to Godley's exceptional talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft, as he continues to captivate audiences with his remarkable performances.

The esteemed thespian has had the privilege of captivating audiences on stage with a diverse array of iconic roles, including the memorable Private Lives in 2001, a production that showcased his remarkable talent and versatility. The following year, in 2002, he took to the stage once more, this time starring in the critically acclaimed The Pillowman, a performance that undoubtedly solidified his reputation as a master of his craft. Fast forward to 2011, and he found himself navigating the high seas of romance and comedy in a spirited production of Anything Goes, a role that allowed him to flex his comedic muscles and charm the audience with his wit and charisma.

Notable milestones in the illustrious career of this exceptional thespian began unfolding in 2011, when he made a triumphant return to the illustrious world of Broadway, impressing audiences with his captivating performance in the critically acclaimed musical production of Anything Goes, a feat that garnered him a prestigious Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

Fast forward to 2019, this highly accomplished actor once again dazzled the Great White Way with his presence, this time in the highly acclaimed and widely praised theatrical production of The Lehman Trilogy, a performance that earned him yet another coveted Tony Award nomination, this time for Best Actor in a Play.

Edward Godley, a multifaceted performer, has not only made a significant impact in the world of theatre, but has also left an indelible mark on the big screen. His impressive filmography boasts a wide range of critically acclaimed and beloved titles, including the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually, the 2005 family-friendly classic Nanny McPhee, the 2005 fantasy adaptation Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the 2007 period drama Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and the 2014 biographical romantic drama The Theory Of Everything.

Notable television appearances by Godley have included, but are not limited to, a recurring role as Elliot Schwartz in the critically acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad, as well as notable guest spots in USA's Suits, where he portrayed the character of Nigel Nesbit in 2013.

Furthermore, Godley has also made a significant impact in the world of streaming, with recurring roles in the popular Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, where he brings the character of Phinneus Pogo to life from 2019 to present.

In addition, Godley has also lent his talents to the Hulu series The Great, where he plays the role of Archie the Archbishop, a character that has been a part of the show's cast from 2020 to the present.

Career

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2024
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2022
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2020
The Great
The Great as Archbishop
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2019
Missing Link
Missing Link as Lord Bilge (voice)
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The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy as Pogo (voice)
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2018
Nightmare Cinema
Nightmare Cinema as Dr. Salvadore
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2016
The BFG
The BFG as Manhugger / Lout #1
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The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister as Chief of security
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2015
Powers
Powers as Emile Cross
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2014
The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything as Senior Doctor - Cambridge Hospital
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Perception
Perception as Teddy Brennan
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2013
Spies of Warsaw
Spies of Warsaw as Julius Halbach
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2012
The Forger
The Forger as Pinkus
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Battleship
Battleship as Dr. Nogrady
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Suits
Suits as Nigel Nesbitt
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2010
The Special Relationship
The Special Relationship as Jonathan Powell
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Marple
Marple as Lomax
{"id":621,"title":"Merlin","year":2009,"character":"Jonas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/merlin","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qeeck9qsttg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qeeck9qsttg.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Merlin
Merlin as Jonas
{"id":13109,"title":"The X Files: I Want to Believe","year":"2008","character":"Father Ybarra","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-x-files-i-want-to-believe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4gfu3ivo80q0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4gfu3ivo80q0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad as Elliott Schwartz
{"id":1838,"title":"Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles","year":2008,"character":"The Scientist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7tnl4qsqi9a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7tnl4qsqi9a0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":48598,"title":"The Old Curiosity Shop","year":"2007","character":"Samson Brass","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-old-curiosity-shop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48598.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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Son of Rambow
Son of Rambow as Brethren Leader
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Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Elizabeth: The Golden Age as William Walsingham
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2006
Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial
Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial as Gustave Gilbert
{"id":838,"title":"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory","year":"2005","character":"Mr. Teavee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4g8uej379u20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4g8uej379u20.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
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{"id":4329,"title":"Hawking","year":"2004","character":"Frank Hawking","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hawking","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4329.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4329.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Hawking
Hawking as Frank Hawking
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{"id":52500,"title":"The Young Visiters","year":"2003","character":"Procurio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-young-visiters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52500.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
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Margery and Gladys
Margery and Gladys as Graham Heywood
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Love Actually
Love Actually as Mr Trench
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2002
Thunderpants
Thunderpants as Placido P. Placeedo
{"id":84945,"title":"War Game","year":"2002","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/war-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84945.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84945.jpg"},"released":1}
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2001
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2000
Cor, Blimey!
Cor, Blimey! as Kenneth Williams
{"id":79899,"title":"Cabaret","year":"1993","character":"Clifford Bradshaw","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cabaret-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79899.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Cabaret
Cabaret as Clifford Bradshaw
{"id":80006,"title":"An Ungentlemanly Act","year":"1992","character":"P.C. Anton Livermore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-ungentlemanly-act","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80006.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80006.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
An Ungentlemanly Act
An Ungentlemanly Act as P.C. Anton Livermore