6 Facts About ‘The Rookie’ Character – TVovermind

Played by Eric Winter, Tim Bradford is a fan-favorite television character from the ABC show rookie. Officer Bradford has been a main character in the 2018 series, with notable changes in his career and personal life. As a training officer assigned to the Mid-Wilshire Division, Bradford commands respect from his fellow officers, including his superiors. His outstanding resume and absolute dedication to his duties endears him to the public.

However, life has not been a smooth ride for the 6′ 2″ (1.88m) tall officer with a history of a tumultuous childhood and love life. His backstory undoubtedly influences his personality, but he remains a fair cop who takes his job seriously. In addition to Bradford, Winter played numerous television roles such as Rex Brady Days of our livesFBI Special Agent Craig O’Laughlin on Mentalist (2010–2012) and Dash Gardiner on The Witches of East End (2013–2014). Explore fascinating facts about the character below.

1. Tim Bradford was born to an abusive father

Born in 1980, Tim Bradford was 30 years old when the show started. A quick trip down memory lane reveals that she grew up in a broken home with an abusive father. his father, Tom Bradford, he was an alcoholic, a condition that made him verbally and physically abusive. In a flashback scene rookie season 4 episode 8 “Hit and Run”, Tom bashed 7-year-old Bradford’s head into a wall. He also left young Bradford in a park to find his way home using only a compass.

Officer Bradford’s childhood experiences traumatized and hardened him—part of the reason he avoids personal conversations. He also vowed to be different from his father in every aspect of his life. As such, he was upset at the training tests he gave Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) were attributed to those given to him by his father as a child.

2. He played football in high school to get away from home

Growing up in a broken home made Bradford dream big when he left, and football was his best shot at one point. He joined the football team in high school and was very good at it. As quarterback, Bradford led his team to championship victory at Mt. Baldy League. However, he chose to pursue a career in law enforcement instead of going professional. He once joked that a war front is safer than the NFL.

3. Tim Bradford is a rookie Federation crossover character

The rookie feds is a spin-off of rookie which aired from September 27, 2022 to May 2, 2023. The series only received one season before being canceled, with Tim Bradford appearing as a crossover character in The Rookie. Also played by Winter in a special appearance, Bradford joined the cast of The Rookie Feds in episode 4 “To Die For” as the LAPD’s liaison sergeant between the elite Metro Division and its original Mid-Wilshire Division.

4. He was in the United States Army

Instead of pursuing a professional football career, Bradford chose to serve in the United States Army. Bradford rose to the rank of sergeant in his military career. He was also a squad leader with ten soldiers under his command and served at least two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before completing his tour of duty. There are also references to him fighting in either the First or Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004.

5. His ex-wife, Isabel, was fired for drug addiction

Bradford was married to Isabel Bradford (Mircea Monroe), a former Gangs & Narcotics detective serving at another precinct when they met and fell in love. Unfortunately, Isabela’s exploits as an undercover officer in the volatile world of narcotics have turned her into a drug addict. When all efforts to turn her life around failed, she was fired from the LAPD. However, Tim stayed with her until her addiction affected their marriage.

6. Tim Bradford is the strictest of the training officers

Considered the strictest of the training officers in his precinct, Tim Bradford he was very hard on Chen. As her training officer, Bradford gave Chen a hard time, often coming up with random tests to teach her the harsh realities of the job. Serving as a sergeant in the United States Army may have influenced his training style, but Bradford’s childhood experiences also played a role. Here’s everything you need to know about rookie season 7.

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