Troy Bronson
Troy Bronson | |
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 Bronson at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival | |
| Born | 10 October Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Website | troybronson |
Troy Bronson is an American model and actor, known for Oppenheimer (2023) and +380 Ukraine (2022). His first role was in a popular music video that received over 1-billion views.
Early life and education
Troy Bronson was born in Seattle, Washington. Before pursuing higher education, he embarked on extensive travels, visiting a total of 47 countries by 2023. His global journey preceded his acceptance into the University of California, Berkeley.
Career
Bronson's first role was as Elton Tiscia in the music video for Iggy Azalea's hit "Fancy," released in 2014, featuring Charli XCX. The video, which has been recognized as part of YouTube's Billion Views Club, pays homage to the 1995 film Clueless. "Fancy" became a worldwide cultural phenomenon; it was nominated for Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards. The song's influence extended beyond the music sphere, with notable figures like actor Gary Oldman covering it on Capital FM.
He was the main, and only, character in the Ukrainian film +380 (2022), a role that showcased the power of mute performances which was met with positive reviews despite its one-minute running time. +380 received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the World Film Carnival Singapore and was recognized as an Honorary Awardee at the Golden Merlion Awards 2022, standing out among over 675 entries in 53 categories.
In 2023, Bronson portrayed Joseph W. Kennedy in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). His preparation for the role included visiting the plutonium room at UC Berkeley, reflecting a methodical approach and commitment to accurately portray Kennedy's scientific contributions. The research for the role aimed at an accurate and nuanced portrayal of historical figures, emphasizing factual depth.
Filmography
Film
- +380 (2022)
- Oppenheimer (2023)
Music video
- "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea