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Everything you need to know about Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life

Brett Goldstein, born 1980, is a British actor, stand-up comedian, podcast host, writer and producer.

He has become best known for playing Roy Kent in Ted Lasso, as well as his distinctive accent.

Raised in Sutton, Goldstein grew up with a love of movies, eventually getting his degree in film studies at the University of Warwick. He later studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Returning to the UK, he started landing a series of roles in short films, TV series, while creating his own material.

At the same time, he also began touring on the stand-up comedy circuit with his show Brett Goldstein Grew Up in a Strip Club, an ode to his father’s brief stint of owning one in Marbella.

During this time, he began a working partnership alongside Catherine Tate, helping her co-write her sitcom, Nan, and then later, The Nan Movie.

In 2020, he signed up to help write Ted Lasso, later being cast as Roy Kent, the gruff veteran footballer based loosely on Roy Keane. He has since won two Primetime Emmys for the role.

He currently splits his time living between Los Angeles and London.

Where else can I see Brett Goldstein?

Most notably, Goldstein played Roy Kent in Apple TV+ series, Ted Lasso. He’s also credited for writing 13 of the 36 episodes the show has made.

He also created Shrinking for the same streaming service, and stars as Louis, appearing alongside Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in the comedy.

Other credits include Ricky Gervais’s Derek, Hoff the Record on Dave, Drifters, Uncle, Doctor Who and the movie, All of You.

In 2022, he made a brief appearance as Hercules in Thor: Love and Thunder in the MCU.

He also hosts podcast Films to Be Buried With.

What is The Second Best Night of Your Life about?

In his first Sky Exclusive stand-up special, Goldstein sheds his testy Roy Kent façade to share his hilarious insights on his life so far.

Whether it’s love, sex, masculinity, the highs and lows of appearing on Sesame Street, or anything in between, Goldstein gives a hilarious take on how to navigate the world.

Filmed at the Bergen Performing Arts Center, Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life offers up the musings of a comedy veteran in the most beautiful place on earth… New Jersey.

Where can I watch Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life?

Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life airs exclusively on Sky and NOW in the UK from April 27th, 2025.

In the US, it will be available on Max.

Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life available April 27 on Sky and NOW

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