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Rick Cosnett

Acting Born Apr 6, 1983 Chegutu, Zimbabue 28 credits

Biography

Richard James Rick Cosnett is a Zimbabwean-Australian actor. Born on April 6, 1983, in Chegutu, Zimbabwe, he is recognized for his work in television. His known acting roles include playing Wes Maxfield in The Vampire Diaries, Elias Harper in Quantico, and Eddie Thawne in The Flash. In addition to his acting credits, his professional background includes involvement in the casting department, directing, producing, and writing.

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Career

Career overview

Rick Cosnett is a Zimbabwean-Australian actor known for his work in various television shows. He has appeared in a number of roles, including Wes Maxfield in The Vampire Diaries, Elias Harper in Quantico, and Eddie Thawne in The Flash. Cosnett's acting credits span multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.

Cosnett's career has been marked by a significant number of acting credits, with 25 known roles to date. His work in television has been particularly notable, with appearances in several popular series. As a seasoned actor, Cosnett has demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of characters and adapt to different storytelling styles.

Cosnett's background and nationality are also worth noting. Born in Chegutu, Zimbabwe, he has maintained a connection to his Zimbabwean heritage while also establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Australian and international entertainment industries.

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Known for

Doctor Odyssey

as Corey

Palm Royale

as Tom Sanka
Film

Master Gardener

as Stephen Collins

9-1-1

as Julian Enes

Quantico

as Elias Harper

The Flash

as Eddie Thawne

The Flash

as Dr. Malcolm Gilmore

The Vampire Diaries

as Dr. Wes Maxfield

Castle

as Victor Crowne
Film

3:10 to Yuma

as Greg Small
Film

The Sum of All Fears

as Sean Parks

Frequent co-stars

Grant Gustin 1 shared title
Danielle Panabaker 1 shared title
Candice Patton 1 shared title
Jesse L. Martin 1 shared title
Tom Cavanagh 1 shared title
Carlos Valdes 1 shared title
Danielle Nicolet 1 shared title
Kayla Compton 1 shared title
Hartley Sawyer 1 shared title
Brandon McKnight 1 shared title

Career timeline

Doctor OdysseyPalm RoyaleThe Holiday Exchange
Master GardenerTV in BedShoulder Dance
To Go to the Moon
I Miss YouThe Wrong HusbandSofter
9-1-1
SkyboundHappily Never AfterThe Letter Carrier · DirectorThe Letter Carrier · Executive Producer
QuanticoThe Fastest Man Alive
The FlashThe Flash
The Vampire DiariesCastle
The Trojan Horse
East West 101The Bet
Forensic InvestigatorsForensic Investigators
NCIS

Full filmography

  • Doctor Odyssey (2024) as Corey
  • Palm Royale (2024) as Tom Sanka
  • The Holiday Exchange (2024) as Oliver
  • Master Gardener (2023) as Stephen Collins
  • TV in Bed (2023) as Ty Kirby
  • Shoulder Dance (2023) as Roger
  • To Go to the Moon (2022) as Thomas
  • I Miss You (2019) as Chase
  • The Wrong Husband (2019) as Derrick Saxons / Alex Ellison
  • Softer (2019) as Charlie
  • 9-1-1 (2018) as Julian Enes
  • Skybound (2017) as Matt
  • Happily Never After (2017) as Josh
  • The Letter Carrier (2017) Director
  • The Letter Carrier (2017) Executive Producer
  • Quantico (2015) as Elias Harper
  • The Fastest Man Alive (2015) as Self
  • The Flash (2014) as Eddie Thawne
  • The Flash (2014) as Dr. Malcolm Gilmore
  • The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Dr. Wes Maxfield
  • Castle (2009) as Victor Crowne
  • The Trojan Horse (2008) as Will Tullman
  • East West 101 (2007) as Greg Small
  • The Bet (2007) as Mike Voss
  • Forensic Investigators (2004) as Mal Henshall
  • Forensic Investigators (2004) as Mal Henshall (uncredited)
  • NCIS (2003) as Sean Parks
  • Sticky as Eugie