Neal Bledsoe

Neal Bledsoe is a versatile performer and creator whose work spans theater, film, television, performance art, and journalism. He’s thrilled to make his official Broadway debut this spring in Kenny Leon's production of Othello alongside Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Molly Osborne. 

His stage career includes an Ovation Award-nominated performance in Michael Arden's production of The Pride at The Wallis Annenberg Center, the creation of The Count in Stephen Wadsworth's The Figaro Plays at the McCarter Theater, and the title role in Antony and Cleopatra at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. He previously appeared on Broadway as an understudy in Impressionism, working alongside Jeremy Irons, Joan Allen, Andre De Shields, and Marsha Mason under the direction of Jack O'Brien.

On television, Bledsoe has built an impressive body of work including roles in acclaimed series such as The Man in the High Castle, The Last Tycoon, Shameless, and Smash. His film work spans both studio features like Revolutionary Road and Sex and the City 2, as well as award-winning independent films including Junction, West End, and After The Sun Fell. Next year, he will be seen in Kathryn Bigelow's upcoming Netflix film opposite Rebecca Ferguson.

As a journalist, Bledsoe has contributed to Variety, Men's Health, and Sports Illustrated since 2014, where his series The Delicate Moron chronicled his remarkable attempt to play professional football for the LA KISS. He’s also a narrator for The New York Times, having also read work for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Outside, and many more. His artistic collaborations include work with Jon Kessler on The Web, exhibited in New York City and at the Museum Tinguely in Basel, Switzerland, and with avant-garde artist Mark Flood in his surreal film Art Fair Fever in Austin, TX.

He is also a filmmaker, author, and poet; has played the occasional Christmas Prince and was once even an Old Spice Man. He is a proud graduate of UNCSA's School of Drama (BFA '05) and a member of The Actors Center.