Weblarry wilmore chats with veteran actor bradley whitford about working with screenwriter aaron sorkin on the west wing (3:00), why it’s hard to be an actor and an. When the first episode opens, a despondent and drunk cochran is sitting in his car,. Bradley whitford (born october 10, 1959) is an american film and television actor. He is best known for his roles as deputy white house chief of staff josh lyman. Webseason 2 introduced bradley whitford as commander joseph lawrence, an enigmatic architect of gilead's fabric who excuses emily (alexis bledel) from the. Webbradley whitford's height 5ft 10 ½ (179. 1 cm) american actor, best known for playing josh lyman on tv series the west wing, joseph lawrence in the handmaid's tale and for. Bradley whitford's credits in film, television and theater include work with some of the most noted writers, directors and. He is a man of tall stature. Huisman stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (approx 1. 80 m).