
Troy Bronson
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. As a University of California, Berkeley alumnus, he has traveled to 47 countries, meticulously documenting the lives of extraordinary, diverse people.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
George Bernard Shaw

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The Surprising Connection Between Oppenheimer and Interstellar
Source: Mind Matters
The email then goes on to explain that the casting of Troy Bronson as Joseph W. Kennedy was something of which the writer was very proud.
The plutonium that powers NASA’s spacecraft is plutonium-238, but the plutonium used for nuclear weapons is plutonium-239. Kennedy, Seaborg, McMillan, and Wahl discovered both variations. Read More

Discoverer, Discovered: KU Alumnus Joseph W. Kennedy
Source: Kansas Alumni Magazine
We here at Kansas Alumni—KU history nerds par excellence, if we do say so ourselves—first heard of Joseph W. Kennedy, a co-discoverer of plutonium, from the unlikeliest of sources: a Jan. 5 email from Troy Bronson, a young actor and senior at the University of California, Berkeley... Read More

'Oppenheimer': UC Berkeley goes Hollywood in biopic film about father of the atom bomb
Source: Local News Matters
But Vitan wasn’t the only Berkeley personnel involved in "Oppenheimer." Incoming senior Troy Bronson landed a role in the movie and will play Joseph W. Kennedy... Read More

Oppenheimer Gives Former Wash U Professor His Closeup
Source: Riverfront Times
Joseph W. Kennedy played a key role in discovering plutonium in 1941, when he was in his early 20s. He later became a division leader in the Manhattan Project before becoming a professor and chairman of the department... Read More

Q&A: How Actor Troy Bronson Portrayed KU Alumnus Joseph W. Kennedy in Oppenheimer
Source: The University Daily Kansan
Joseph W. Kennedy, who played a role in discovering the element plutonium in 1940 and was later involved in the Manhattan Project in 1942, graduated from the University of Kansas... Read More

Actor digs deep to portray Nacogdoches native
Source: The Daily Sentinel
Joseph W. Kennedy, left, is portrayed by actor Troy Bronson, right, in the Christopher Nolan film “Oppenheimer.” Kennedy was a Nacogdoches native who helped discover plutonium and worked on the Manhattan Project.
Actor Troy Bronson had to dig deep to portray one of Nacogdoches’ most famous but obscure scientists for a matter of seconds in the historical drama “Oppenheimer.”
Bronson plays Joseph W. Kennedy, who helped discover the element plutonium and was a leader on a team that developed the atomic bomb... Read More

Guillermo Del Toro, Andrew Opryshko, Jane Campion, and the Power in Mute Performances
Source: BigTimeDaily
WIn the genre of mute movies, the one-minute movie titled “+380” directed by Andrew Opryshko also merits a special mention. This Ukrainian director was at his best while directing Troy Bronson in this path-breaking movie.
His mute performance brought to fore the fact that silence can be a powerful mode to express a lot of things, it is more so when the issue relates to intellectualism. Troy was very expressive even without uttering a single word... Read More
Bio
Troy Bronson is an American actor and model whose performances blend emotional intensity with striking visuals. He is best known for portraying Joseph W. Kennedy in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023) and for his acclaimed role in +380 Ukraine (2022). His on-screen debut in a music video that surpassed 1 billion views marked his entry into global pop culture.
Bronson’s portrayal of Joseph W. Kennedy in Oppenheimer stood out for its emotional depth and historical precision. His performance drew praise from both academic circles and independent media, establishing him as a rising actor with a gift for bringing layered historical figures to life.
Having traveled to 47 countries, Bronson brings a globally informed lens to his work. His academic foundation from the University of California, Berkeley—where he studied human behavior—was not just to imitate, but to understand, feel, and observe the quiet rhythms that most overlook. It deepened a lifelong instinct: to listen, observe, reflect, and move through the world with curiosity.
But traveling to 47 countries wasn’t just a journey—it was a test of resilience. Sleepless nights, grueling flights, and endless layovers chasing the cheapest routes, cramped hostels, constant recalibrations, and the kind of exhaustion that shifts your sense of self. It was a relentless pursuit of something deeper: real, lived experiences that would inform his craft and deepen his connection with audiences. Sometimes, it was as simple as a shared smile in a place where words failed. Other times, it was the silence between strangers that said everything.
With dozens of journals filled over the years, Bronson reflects deeply on the experiences that shaped him—building an inner world that strengthens his presence on screen and sharpens his instincts as a performer. He is currently developing a deeply personal project, with key scenes already filmed across three countries, reflecting his hands-on dedication to storytelling and cultural immersion.
Rooted in curiosity and conviction, Bronson is on a mission to craft compelling characters and deliver influential performances that resonate with audiences globally. Every story is a chance to reconnect with people, inviting them to discover a piece of themselves in the magic of the screen, from the smallest detail to the grandest moment.
Without a shadow of a doubt, he has always believed he was born to entertain. With a commitment to fully materializing a director’s vision!! Bronson is steadily building his career, focused on creating impactful, authentic work with range. Driven by determination and persistence, he remains eager to embrace new opportunities and take the next step in his journey.
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