Bradford English - Actor Profile

Bradford English

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
22Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 16, 1942
Birth Place: South Orange, New Jersey, USA

About Bradford English

James Bradford English Sr. (January 16, 1942 – October 25, 2024) was an American character actor known for his roles in film and television. He was best known in the horror film community for his role in the 1995 horror movie Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as John Strode. His first movie role was in the 1971 movie The Anderson Tapes, he also starred in the 1979 movie The Onion Field. English made guest appearances on many television shows. His appearances ranged from Kojak, Diff'rent Strokes, The A-Team, Hunter, Seinfeld, Alien Nation, NYPD Blue, 21 Jump Street, Brooklyn South, and Crossing Jordan and Mad Men.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Bradford English Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bradford English reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bradford English's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Bradford English's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bradford English Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bradford English's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) movie poster
★7.0

M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers: A mother relentlessly tries to spearhead a movement for national anti-drunk driver legislation after her own daughter be

M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

1983•Drama
★6.9
Basic Instinct (1992) movie poster
★6.9

Basic Instinct: Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdere

Basic Instinct

1992•Thriller
★6.6
The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989) movie poster
★6.6

The Fabulous Baker Boys: The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful,

The Fabulous Baker Boys

1989•Comedy
★6.1
The Anderson Tapes (1971) movie poster
★6.1

The Anderson Tapes: Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, a

The Anderson Tapes

1971•Crime
★6.1
Wolf (1994) movie poster
★6.1

Wolf: An aging publisher becomes a demon wolf and, with this newfound youthful vigor, fights to keep his job.

Wolf

1994•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Bradford English has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Lucky You Tommy the Poker Host Average Similar →
2006 Karla Mr. Ross Flop Similar →
2001 Determination of Death Col. Black Flop Similar →
1999 Thick as Thieves Kendall Average Similar →
1995 Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers John Strode Flop Similar →
1994 Wolf Keyes Average Similar →
1993 Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash Warden Harris Flop Similar →
1993 Dying to Love You Detective Flop Similar →
1992 Basic Instinct Campus Policeman Hit Similar →
1990 Last Flight Out Jerry Flop Similar →
1989 The Fabulous Baker Boys Earl Hit Similar →
1989 The Revenge of Al Capone Warden Johnson Average Similar →
1983 Deal of the Century Man from McDonnell Douglas Flop Similar →
1983 M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Officer Sternhagen Hit Similar →
1982 Hanky Panky Guard #1 Flop Similar →
1980 Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story Thompkins Flop Similar →
1980 Fun and Games Tex Flop Similar →
1980 All God's Children - Flop Similar →
1980 Mother and Daughter: The Loving War Don Flop Similar →
1979 The Onion Field Red Haired Cop Average Similar →
1979 Beach Patrol Dispatcher Average Similar →
1971 The Anderson Tapes T.V. Watcher Average Similar →

Bradford English - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bradford English?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bradford English is "M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Bradford English acted in?

Bradford English has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bradford English?

Other notable films include "Basic Instinct", "The Fabulous Baker Boys", and "The Anderson Tapes".

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