People often think that hard work and perseverance will be enough to make their dreams come true. While these qualities are undoubtedly essential, insightful entertainer Preston Bradley knows from experience that becoming successful requires much more than an excellent work ethic and an optimistic attitude.
Recently, the inspiring actor has risen to fame on the social media platform TikTok. The comedic genius is known for his character “The King of Cream,” who reacts to various videos using his signature “cream voice.” He has amassed a highly active fanbase who refer to themselves as “Creamsters,” which has led to him acquiring more than 3.5 million followers. Due to Bradleys’ original approach to comedy and his own unique style of delivery, the content creator has found success with his controversial and edgy comedy. With the current engagement Bradley is receiving on a daily basis, it’s no shock he is one of the platforms’ most successful creators.
Born and raised in Chicago, he was a star soccer player with aspirations to become a professional athlete. During Bradleys’ youth, he was scouted by several D1 colleges, while also being exposed to the entertainment industry. He would find a love for being on set by acting in several short films with his brother, who also would go on to pursue a career in film.
Preston Bradley eventually realized that comedy was his true passion. After his first year in college, he decided to put school on hold to do improv at Second City Chicago. To further his professional theater education, he took on-camera classes at The Acting Studio of Chicago, and graduated from their masterclass program.
However, his massive success isn’t just a product of his relentless determination. In 2014, after years of honing and advancing his comedic technique, Los Angeles seemed to be the next logical step. Bradley knew that to have a thriving career as an actor and comedian, he had to relocate to the nations’ entertainment capital.
Even though he is now considered one of the most popular comedians on social media, Bradley admitted that he was initially resistant to using social media. He considered it a complete waste of time, “as most people are just uploading dance videos, and lip syncing,” he explained. It wasn’t long before he saw the limitless possibilities that the platform offered, and had no choice but to contribute his creativity.
The young man candidly shared, “I wanted to be able to show off my acting abilities, voices and talents. I figured this was a great way to start. It only took six months for me to get my first million followers, so I knew I needed to capitalize on the success.” This was when Bradley realized the importance of finding the necessary opportunities to accelerate his career.
“A lot of my success had to do with being in the right place at the right time and meeting the right people. Hard work gets you far, but you need the opportunities to be presented to take advantage of them. If you focus on your goals and spend your energy figuring out a way to succeed, it’s only a matter of time before you reach your desired achievements,” Bradley advises.
Moving forward, Bradley plans to transition into a more professional career where he can work towards acting in movies and TV shows. On top of that, he hopes one day to own a production company with his brother and become an award-winning actor and comedian. With his talent, grit, and wisdom, there is no doubt that Preston Bradley will soon become one of his generation’s most sought-after entertainers.
