Teddy Sears

Edward M. Sears, known professionally as Teddy Sears, was born on April 6, 1977, in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He pursued an academic and athletic path during his early years, playing varsity football for the University of Maryland before transferring to the University of Virginia, where he earned a degree in business management in 1999. His foray into acting began unexpectedly in New York in 2000, after an audition for a soap opera led to a two-year contract role, marking a significant turn from his initial business career aspirations. He further refined his craft, studying at the acclaimed William Esper Studio.

Sears’ career progressed with guest roles on notable television series such as “Law & Order” (1990) and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2003, 2010), alongside appearances on late-night comedy shows like “The David Letterman Show” (2005) and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” (2005), showcasing his versatility. A significant milestone came with his casting by Steven Bochco as Richard Patrick Woolsley in TNT’s “Raising the Bar” (2008-2009). He also appeared in the critically acclaimed feature film “A Single Man” (2009) alongside Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. This period established Sears as a working actor capable of performing in various genres.

His career gained broader recognition through his work in several high-profile series, including a key role as Patrick in the first season of FX’s “American Horror Story” (2011). He also portrayed Dr. Austin Langham in the Showtime period drama “Masters of Sex” (2013-2016) and the complex character of Hunter Zolomon / Zoom in The CW’s “The Flash” (2015-2018, 2023). More recently, Sears has taken on roles such as Kyle Sheffield in “Chicago Fire” (2018-2019), William Ward in “The Politician” (2019-2020), and James A. Fisher in “American Crime Story: Impeachment” (2021). He is currently featured as Dr. Josh Nichols in “Brilliant Minds” (2024-present) and Warren Stocker in “The Night Agent” (2025).