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Born Name:
Bradley Sherwood
Born Date:
November 24, 1964
Born Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Died Date:
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Occupations:
Actor, singer, comedian, game show host
Brief Biography:
Brad Sherwood is widely regarded for his work on the hit improvisational television series Whose Line Is It Anyway? He is celebrated for his quick-witted musical improv and frequently tours the globe performing alongside his former Whose Line co-star, Colin Mochrie.
Early Life and Education:
Born in Chicago, Illinois, he grew up primarily in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Education: He discovered his knack for comedy at an early age to make friends when his family moved frequently. He pursued his passion for performance and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Wright State University.
Television and Comedy Career:
Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Sherwood first became a recurring performer on the British version of the Emmy-nominated show before bringing his talents to the U.S. version on ABC and later on the CW.
Television Appearances: In addition to Whose Line, his extensive TV credits include recurring roles and guest spots on The Drew Carey Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, LA Law, and VH1's I Love the 80s/90s. He also hosted the game show The Dating Game in the late 1990s and has made appearances on To Tell the Truth.
Live Tours: Sherwood and fellow Whose Line star Colin Mochrie have formed a legendary comedy duo. They regularly tour the U.S. and Canada in their hit, two-man live improv show, Scared Scriptless, playing to sold-out crowds at prominent venues worldwide.