Zach Bradley, born in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois, to Matthew and Kathleen Bradley, grew up in the city with a strong educational foundation, studying Psychology and human behavior at the University of Chicago. His interest in film, however, emerged later in his academic journey as he began acting in student film projects with Fire Escape Films.
In 2017, Zach was presented with the opportunity to direct and star in the web series Sex Ed, written by Ariella Carmell. Following the completion of the 5-episode project, Zach chose to collaborate with Ariella and producer Ben Levine to adapt the project into a feature film, which received widespread acclaim and praise.
Throughout his career, Zach has remained busy, directing and acting in various projects across the Midwest, including shorts and features. His official directorial debut, Self Defense, has been showcased globally, earning numerous festival awards.
Zach's recent works include a guest appearance on Chicago PD, leading roles in the films Love & Vodka and Saturday Night Inside Out, and a supporting role in the inspirational film Asbury Park, where he co-starred with veteran Hollywood actor Glenn Plummer as Jim Crow. His face may also be familiar from recent national commercial spots for Honey Nut Cheerios and Kia Motors.
