Adam Godley
Biography
Adam Godley is a British actor born on July 22, 1964, in Amersham, England, UK. He has made appearances on the New York and London stages, earning nominations for two Tony Awards and four Laurence Olivier Awards. Godley made his Broadway debut in a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives, earning a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway debut. He has also been involved in the musical Anything Goes and The Lehman Trilogy, with the latter receiving great critical acclaim in its Broadway transfer. Godley has a known credit count of 65 and is known for his acting work.
Career overview
Adam Godley is a British actor born on July 22, 1964, in Amersham, England, UK. He has been active in the entertainment industry with a known credit count of 65. Godley's career spans multiple stage productions, including performances in Private Lives, The Pillowman, Anything Goes, and The Lehman Trilogy.
Godley made his Broadway debut in 2002 in a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives, earning a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway debut. He returned to Broadway in 2011 in the musical Anything Goes, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Godley's performance in The Lehman Trilogy, which transferred to Broadway in 2021, received great critical acclaim.
Godley's known credits include a range of stage productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor. With a career spanning multiple decades, Godley has established himself as a talented and accomplished performer in the entertainment industry.
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66 titles- Down Cemetery Road (2025) as Joe Silverman
- The Copenhagen Test (2025) as Frederick Schiff
- The Last Sacrifice (2025)
- The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Dick Chateau (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Archie (voice)
- The Great (2020) as Archbishop
- The Umbrella Academy (2019) as Pogo (voice)
- Missing Link (2019) as Lord Bilge (voice)
- National Theatre Live: The Lehman Trilogy (2019) as Mayer Lehman
- Succession (2018) as Darwin Perry
- Lodge 49 (2018)
- Nightmare Cinema (2018) as Dr. Salvadore
- Fallet (2017) as Tom Brown
- The BFG (2016) as Manhugger / Lout #1
- The Prime Minister (2016) as Chief of Security
- Powers (2015) as Emile Cross
- Manhattan (2014) as Dr. Adelman
- The Theory of Everything (2014) as Senior Doctor - Cambridge Hospital
- The Blacklist (2013) as Silas Gouldsberry
- Wilde Salomé (2013) as Arthur
- Perception (2012) as Teddy Brennan
- Battleship (2012) as Dr. Nogrady
- A Young Doctor's Notebook (2012) as The Feldsher
- Suits (2011) as Nigel Nesbitt
- Homeland (2011) as Jordan Harris
- Suburgatory (2011) as Mr. Jacobs
- Harry's Law (2011)
- Case Histories (2011) as Martin Canning
- The Forger (2011) as Pinkus
- The Special Relationship (2010) as Jonathan Powell
- The Good Wife (2009) as Leland Carlisle
- Lie to Me (2009) as Sandy Baxter
- Dollhouse (2009) as Clyde Randolph
- Breaking Bad (2008) as Elliott Schwartz
- Merlin (2008) as Jonas
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) as The Scientist
- The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) as Father Ybarra
- Mad Men (2007) as Wayne Kirkeby
- Private Practice (2007) as Henry
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) as William Walsingham
- Son of Rambow (2007) as Brethren Leader
- The Old Curiosity Shop (2007) as Samson Brass
- The Stronger (2007) as Waiter
- Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006) as Gustave Gilbert
- Numb3rs (2005) as Dr. Joseph Baskin
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Mr. Teavee
- Nanny McPhee (2005) as Vicar
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Lomax
- Around the World in 80 Days (2004) as Mr. Sutton
- Hawking (2004) as Frank Hawking
- Love Actually (2003) as Mr Trench
- The Young Visiters (2003) as Procurio
- Margery and Gladys (2003) as Graham Heywood
- Thunderpants (2002) as Placido P. Placeedo
- War Game (2002) as Lacey Christmas Goddard / Dad (voice)
- Sword of Honour (2001) as Apthorpe
- Cor, Blimey! (2000) as Kenneth Williams
- Class Act (1994) as Graham
- The Detectives (1993) as D.C. Dominic Boyle
- Cabaret (1993) as Clifford Bradshaw
- An Ungentlemanly Act (1992) as P.C. Anton Livermore
- Casualty (1986) as Alan Decker
- The Bill (1984)
- Moonfleet (1984) as John Trenchard
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adam Godley best known for?
Adam Godley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Down Cemetery Road (2025), The Copenhagen Test (2025), The Great North (2021), The Great North (2021).
When and where was Adam Godley born?
Adam Godley was born on July 22, 1964 in Amersham, England, UK.
How many credits does Adam Godley have?
Adam Godley has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Adam Godley's background in cinema and television?
Adam Godley is a British actor born on July 22, 1964, in Amersham, England, UK. He has made appearances on the New York and London stages, earning nominations for two Tony Awards and four Laurence Olivier Awards. Godley made his Broadway debut in a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives, earning a Theatre World Award f...