Bill Brochtrup is a multi-talented stage, film, and television actor, renowned for his portrayal of "John Irvin," the affable administrative aide on the esteemed ABC TV series NYPD Blue, which garnered an Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble alongside the rest of the cast.
In addition to his recurring roles on Steven Bochco's Public Morals and Total Security, as well as his appearances on Jon Avnet's web-series Kendra and Showtime's Shameless, Brochtrup has had a notable five-season stint as police psychologist "Dr. Joe" on TNT's Major Crimes.
His film credits include Hypnotized, Life as We Know It, He's Just Not That Into You, Duck, Ravenous, and Space Marines, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
On stage, Brochtrup has had the opportunity to work with esteemed companies such as Primary Stages, South Coast Repertory, Pasadena Playhouse, LA Theatre Works, NY Fringe Festival, Odyssey Theatre, Black Dahlia Theatre, Rogue Machine, and the Fountain Theatre, demonstrating his range and adaptability as a thespian.
As the Co-Artistic Director of the Antaeus Theatre Company, a renowned Classical Theatre ensemble in Los Angeles, Brochtrup has played a crucial role in shaping the company's artistic vision and direction.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Brochtrup has also honed his skills as a writer, having contributed to the bestselling collection of essays I Love You, Mom! and sharing his original comic stories at various Spoken Word events.
Throughout his career, Brochtrup has been an advocate for several charitable causes, including hosting AIDS Walks across the country, serving as an SPCA "Friend for Life," and spending numerous holidays abroad with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment, visiting troops in the Persian Gulf, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Germany, Japan, Bosnia, and Kosovo.
Born in Inglewood, California, and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Brochtrup studied at New York University and currently resides in Los Angeles.
