Brad Raider

Kensho Film
Actor, Director, Producer and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

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About Brad

Raider’s work as an actor, filmmaker and teacher is rooted in a deep fascination with consciousness, creativity, and life purpose.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Raider graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he trained at the Circle in the Square Theatre School, the Experimental Theatre Wing, and with Anne Bogart’s SITI Company. He was also awarded scholarships to the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts and to the Jewish Federation's Directing Master Class in Tel Aviv.

His film, theatre, and television acting credits include starring roles in indie features, several short-lived series, network pilots and 50 plays on both coasts, including with his theatre company, Red Dog Squadron, which he co-founded with James Roday Rodriguez.

Raider's feature film directorial debut, Kensho at the Bedfellow (in which he stars with Kaley Ronayne, Sahr Ngaujah, and Kathryn Erbe), was awarded two best feature film awards at six festivals and was one of only a handful of films worldwide asked to participate in the first Conscious Film Convergence at the Illuminate Film Festival. Kensho also screened at the Rubin Museum of Art in NYC (which also served as one of 35 filming locations) as the inaugural film of their Brainwave: Perception Series. Kensho later garnered Raider a spot in Shoot Online’s New Director Showcase at the Director’s Guild of America.

His most recent project as writer / director is a five-minute satire about cults called B4Q in which he stars with Sarah Traisman. Awarded "Daily Short Pick" on Film Shortage, the film explores conspiracy thinking and the power of belief through the lens of the absurd.

Raider lives in LA where he's developing new work through his company Kensho Film, acting in subversive projects, and teaching meditation to filmmakers.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6'

Weight:
175

Body type:
Athletic

Hair:
Medium

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Blue

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

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B4Q (2022)
Film (short) by Kensho Film (Comedy) Director, Producer, Writer, Actor When a protective brother confronts his sister about the cult in which she's involved, they discover there’s nothing either good or bad, but magical thinking makes it so.
Kensho at the Bedfellow (2019)
Film by Kensho Film (Drama) Director, Producer, Writer, Actor Reeling from his sister’s death and desperately searching for fulfillment, a playwright turned doorman embarks on a sex-and-drug filled odyssey through NYC. When he’s reunited with a childhood love, their shared journey of self-discovery catalyzes a profound, existential awakening.
Santa Clarita Diet (2018)
TV Series Actor
Post Truth (2018)
Film (short) by Kensho Film Director, Writer
Dead Space 3 (2013)
Video Game Actor
Reality Inc (2011)
TV Series Actor
Transformers Prime (2011)
Television (Animation, Action, Adventure and Sci-Fi) Actor In this new set of adventures the Autobots live on Earth and maintain their secret identity. They are joined by 3 teens as they battle the Decepticons.
Genau (2011)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Thriller) Actor After a rough breakup, Stewart goes on an adventure, arriving at an inexplicable crossroads between himself and the character he is portraying.
25 Hill (2011)
Film (Drama) Actor The story of an 11-year-old boy whose derby dreams are left in pieces when his soldier father is killed in Afghanistan. The boy teams up with a father figure whose own son, a firefighter, died in the line of duty, and the two help each other find redemption and revive the derby. Written by Anonymous
As the Working World Turns (2010)
TV Mini Actor
Celeste Bright (2010)
Television (Crime, Drama and Thriller) Actor Add a Plot »
The Palace of Light (2010)
Film (Comedy and Short) Actor Add a Plot »
Better Off Ted (2010)
Television (Comedy) Actor In a science-based company, a manager tries to keep control of his scientists while being pressured by his shrewd boss.
Psych (2010)
Television (Comedy, Crime and Mystery) Actor Think you are psychic? Well so does Shawn Spencer. Shawn and his best friend Gus own a business called Psych. They are able to stay in business only because of the cases they work with Santa Barbara police department as psychics. Shawn and Gus go through many ups and downs trying to keep the ruse up. Can they pretend forever? Or is the world they built going to come crumbling down?
Bouncers (2009)
TV Movie Actor
Zimm (2009)
Television (Drama) Actor Add a Plot »
Flashforward (2009)
Television (Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Actor After the entire world's population blacks out for approximately 2 minutes and 17 seconds, which in effect causes the entire world to see a glimpse of life 6 months into the future, an elite FBI task force is formed to investigate who/what caused the global blackout, whether the events foreseen were simply flashes or true events of what's to come, and whether or not it could possibly happen again... Written by Anonymous
Zeke and Luther (2009)
Television (Action, Adventure and Comedy) Actor Two best friends set their sights on becoming the world's greatest skateboarders.
Jericho (2008)
Television (Action, Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi) Actor A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive.
Microsoft: The Breakup (2007)
Video Actor
Americanizing Shelley (2007)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Actor Punjabi-speaking Shalini Singh lives a middle-classed lifestyle in the Himalayan region in India along with her mom, Kirat; dad, Jaspal; brother, Happy; and sister, Littly, and was engaged to Neil Brar as a child. Years later Neil re-locates to the United States of America, and there is no contact between him and the Singh family but Shalini hopes to marry and live with him eventually. When pressure is applied on her due to Littly's future marriage, she travels to California, where Neil is reportedly employed with Can'tAct Celebrity Management, an agency that represents Hollywood artistes. To her shock she finds him in the arms of a blonde named Nicole, and he refuses to have to do anything with her, leave alone marry her. She is then befriended by Robert Shorwell, a Caucasian male and co-worker of Neil, who offers to Americanize her so that she can win back Neil (but also to win the bet with his boos Beau Bridges who plays Gary Gordon), to which Shalini agrees but writes to her ... Written by rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
CSI: NY (2007)
Television (Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery and 1 More) Actor CSI Head Detective Mac Taylor and his team solve crimes in New York City.
More, Patience (2006)
TV Movie (Comedy) Actor A New York psychiatrist has plenty of her own personal problems.
Separated at Worth (2006)
TV Movie (Comedy) Actor Two sisters become roommates after growing up in separate households with opposite upbringings.
Old Wives' Tail (2006)
Film by Brad Raider (Comedy and Short) Writer, Director, Producer, Actor Max is an affable fellow living in New York City. When he discovers that his best friend and roommate Dan is plotting to marry their elderly neighbor in order to secure her rent-controlled apartment, Max is less than enthusiastic. His apprehension quickly turns to alarm when he learns the full-extent of Dan's ambition -- a bizarre and deviant plot involving Max's girlfriend, Kristen. Little does he know, he's about to take part in a twisted odyssey that will change his life forever... Written by Anonymous
Modern Men (2006)
Television (Comedy) Actor Three lifelong single men hire a life coach to help them with romance and women.
Greener Mountains (2005)
Film (Drama and Romance) Actor Greener Mountains is the coming of age story of JP Barton, an adopted boy raised on a throwback Vermont family resort. Since being found as an infant by the mercurial aging owner, JP has essentially never left the resort grounds. But with the arrival of a young, free spirited New York artist, Alice Flynn, his sheltered life is suddenly turned upside down. Her arrival, plus a convergence of events, propels JP on a bumpy ride of self-discovery. It's not until JP accepts who he is, that he realizes what's most important to him. As a result he is finally able to win Alice and in the process save the resort. Greener Mountains is a story of finding out where you belong in the world and discovering that who you are is often more than enough. Written by Adam Selkowitz
The Bad Girl's Guide (2005)
Television (Comedy) Actor "The Bad Girl's Guide" is based on a tongue-in-cheek self-help book by Cameron Tuttle, about three women who live life to the fullest with no excuses by adopting a "bad-girl" attitude toward achieving goals in romance, work and other aspects of life. Written by JustAli25
Rock Me, Baby (2004)
Television (Comedy, Drama and Family) Actor "Rock Me Baby" is a fun, irreverent look at relationships and parenthood as seen through the eyes of Jimmy, a hip, flagrant shock jock. Jimmy lives for the adrenaline rush he gets from his outrageous behavior, but discovers his life is turned upside down when he and his mostly understanding wife welcome a new baby. Jimmy, the proudly provocative morning radio show DJ, had been on a roll, pushing the outside of the envelope of irreverence. Barely slowed down by his marriage to the cute and funny Beth, he is thrown abruptly into reverse when his bouncing baby boy Otis arrives. Written by Jay Hawl
Educating Lewis (2004)
TV Movie (Comedy) Actor Add a Plot »
Coupling (2003)
Television (Comedy and Romance) Actor The mating ritual can get messy. Let's see if we have this straight... Steve's with Jane but he's suddenly hot for Susan who met Steve through Jeff whom Susan used to go out with though she's just dumped Patrick despite the great sex so Patrick's asked Sally out which bugs Susan since Sally is her best friend... Based on the outrageous British hit series of the same name, Coupling concerns love and lust among six thirty- somethings who are either involved, formerly involved or looking to become intimately involved -- often with each other. The result, not surprisingly, is a very involving comedy filled with eye-popping situations and equally jaw-dropping one-liners. The comic possibilities for pairings appear as limitless as the characters' desires for Coupling. Wild comedy... Insatiable laughs. Written by NBC Promotion
Miss Match (2003)
Television (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Actor The series centers on a Los Angeles matrimonial attorney (Alicia Silverstone) who doubles as a high-end matchmaker even though her own love life is less than perfect.
That Was Then (2002)
Television by ABC (Drama) Actor
Everything But the Girl (2001)
TV Movie (Comedy) Actor Add a Plot »
Spring Break Lawyer (2001)
TV Movie (Comedy) Actor Add a Plot »
The Trouble with Normal (2000 - 2001)
Television (Comedy) Actor The misadventures of four paranoid young men whose fear of urban conspiracy leads them to seek counseling in a therapy group run by therapist Claire Garletti.
The Education of Max Bickford (2001)
Television (Drama) Actor A history professor teaches at a women's college where his daughter is a student.
Spin City (2000)
Television (Comedy) Actor In this sitcom, Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty (Fox) and his City Hall staff must stop the dim-witted Mayor (Bostwick) of New York City from embarrassing himself in front of the media and the voters. The staff consists of Caitlin Moore (Locklear) the Communications Director, Carter Haywood (Boatman) the head of Minority Affairs,Stuart Bondack (Ruck) the Chief of Staff, Paul Lassiter (Kind) the Press Secretary, James Hobert (Gaberman/Chaplin)the Mayor's Speech Writer, and Nikki Faber (Britton) accountant. In the final two seasons of the show, Mike is replaced by Charlie Crawford (Sheen). Written by Samantha Rose and Mike Boothroyd
Second Skin (1998)
Film (Short) Actor Bumbling through the hours at his boring pet store job, gawky, shy Billy only has eyes for the store's most exotic creature, a six-foot snake. That is until the day a mesmerizing customer impulsively buys Billy's slithery charge. An unlikely love triangle is formed as the three share a bus ride through suburban hell and survive to enjoy a moment of freedom. Written by Anonymous