David Bradley
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 2, 1953 in Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–1997 (14 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Bradley (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
[1] TMDB Bio: David Bradley is an American actor and martial artist, known for starring in numerous low-budget action movies beginning in the late 1980s. Best-known films are American Ninja sequels.
[1] TMDB Info: Known credits: 16. Gender: Male. Birthday: October 2, 1953 (72 years old). Place of Birth: Texas, USA. Also known as: Brad Simpson.
[2] Wikipedia: In 2013, Bradley played William Hartnell, the actor who played the First Doctor, in the drama Doctor Who – An Adventure in Space and Time.
[3] ČSFD: General info link.
[4] Kinobox: Famous for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Our Friends in the North.
[5] FDb.cz: British actor born September 27, 1953, in Barnsley, UK.
Conflict Check:
Source [1] says American actor, born Oct 2, 1953, in Texas.
Source [5] says British actor, born Sept 27, 1953, in Barnsley, UK.
Decision: As an archivist, I must note the conflicting information or present what is provided. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." Since there is a direct contradiction regarding nationality and birth date/place, I should be careful. Usually, in these tasks, if sources conflict, I should state what the sources say
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a career overview of David Bradley (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Source [1] (TMDB Bio/Info): David Bradley is an American actor and martial artist. Known for starring in low-budget action movies beginning in the late 1980s. Best-known films are the American Ninja sequels. Birthday: October 2, 1953. Place of Birth: Texas, USA. Known credits: 16.
Source [2] (Wikipedia): In 2013, Bradley played William Hartnell, an actor who played the First Doctor, in the drama Doctor Who – An Adventure in Space and Time.
Source [3] (ČSFD): General link, no specific facts.
Source [4] (Kinobox): Famous for films Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Our Friends in the North.
Source [5] (FDb.cz): British actor. Born September 27, 1953 in Barnsley, Great Britain.
Conflict Check:
Source [1] says American actor, born Oct 2, 1953 in Texas.
Source [5] says British actor, born Sept 27, 1953 in Barnsley, Great Britain.
Decision: As an archivist, I must report what the sources say. Since they conflict, I will present the information provided by the specific sources without choosing one over the other, or I will note the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in a biography, I should state the facts as they appear. However, the prompt says "Write a 180-260 word career overview".
Wait, the prompt asks for a career overview.
Source [1] claims he is an American actor/martial artist known for American Ninja sequels.
Source [4] and [5] claim he is a British actor known for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, etc.
This is a classic case of two different people named David Bradley.
Strict adherence to prompt: "Write a 180-260 word career overview of David Bradley (Acting) in 2-3 short paragraphs."
If I combine them, it will look like one person who is both an American martial artist and a British actor in Game of Thrones. That is factually incorrect in reality, but the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above."
Actually, looking at the sources:
Source [1] is a TMDB bio for an American actor.
Source [2], [4], [5] are about the British actor.
If I write a single biography, it will be a mess of contradictions.
However, as an archivist, I should probably acknowledge the different profiles or simply present the information provided.
Let's look at the content:
Profile A (Source 1): American actor and martial artist. Known for low-budget action movies starting in the late 1980s, specifically the American Ninja sequels. Born October 2, 1953, in Texas, USA.
Profile B (Sources 2, 4, 5): British actor. Born September 27, 1953, in Barnsley, Great Britain. Known for Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- Crisis (1997) as Alex
- Total Reality (1997) as Anthony Rand
- Expect to Die (1997) as Dr. Vincent MacInlyre
- White Cargo (1996) as Det. Joe Hargatay
- Exit (1996) as Charles
- Hard Justice (1995) as Nick Adams
- Cyborg Cop II (1994) as Jack Ryan
- Blood Run (1994) as Brad Kingsbury
- American Ninja 5 (1993) as Joe Kastle
- Cyborg Cop (1993) as Jack Ryan
- Blood Warriors (1993) as Wes Healey
- American Samurai (1992) as Andrew 'Drew' Collins
- Lower Level (1991) as Sam
- American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) as Sean Davidson
- American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989) as Sean Davidson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Adam Perry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Bradley best known for?
David Bradley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crisis (1997), Total Reality (1997), Hard Justice (1995), American Ninja 5 (1993).
When and where was David Bradley born?
David Bradley was born on October 2, 1953 in Texas, USA.
How many credits does David Bradley have?
David Bradley has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 1997.
What is David Bradley's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of David Bradley (Acting). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.). Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asteris...
David Bradley by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Adam Perry — aged about 30
- Hard Justice (1995) as Nick Adams — aged about 41
- American Samurai (1992) as Andrew 'Drew' Collins — aged about 38
- American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) as Sean Davidson — aged about 36
- Total Reality (1997) as Anthony Rand — aged about 43
- American Ninja 5 (1993) as Joe Kastle — aged about 39
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