Biography
Who is Teddy Sears?
Early life and education
Edward M. Sears, known professionally as Teddy Sears, was born in Washington, D.C. He grew up in the nearby community of Chevy Chase, Maryland. For his high school education, he attended the Landon School located in Bethesda, Maryland.
After high school, he played football at the University of Maryland. He eventually transferred to the University of Virginia. He graduated from that institution in 1999 with a degree in business management.
Starting his acting career
Teddy Sears began his professional life in New York City. He quickly shifted focus to acting after winning a role during his very first audition. This resulted in a two-year contract for the daytime soap opera One Life to Live.
Following this early success, he made appearances on the Law & Order franchise and the show Whoopi. He decided to hone his craft further by training at the William Esper Studio. This education helped him land comedy appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Television work and highlights
Teddy gained wider recognition portraying public defender Richard Patrick Woolsley on the TNT drama Raising the Bar. His television resume expanded with roles in projects like Joss Whedon's Dollhouse, the film The Client List, and the series The Defenders.
In 2013, he joined the cast of the Showtime drama Masters of Sex, which depicted the research of Masters and Johnson. He took on the role of Dr. Austin Langham. Later, he appeared as Keith Mullins in 24: Legacy and participated in a 2020 charity episode of The George Lucas Talk Show.
Personal life and family
Teddy Sears married actress Milissa Skoro on October 5, 2013. Outside of his acting work, he enjoys surfing and playing ice hockey. He has three siblings named Christian, Ricky, and Dana.
He comes from a family with a history of athletic success. His great-grandfather, Harry Edward Sears, earned a gold medal in pistol shooting during the 1912 Olympics. Also, his aunt Mary Jane Parks secured a bronze medal in the 100-yard butterfly at the 1956 Olympics.
Birthday and age
Teddy Sears was born on April 6, 1977, which makes Teddy 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Teddy shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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