Teddy Sears
Biography
Teddy Sears, born Edward M. Sears on April 6, 1977, in Washington, District of Columbia, is an American actor who has worked primarily in television. He gained early recognition for his role as Patrick on the first season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story, later retitled Murder House, and for portraying Richard Patrick Woolsley on the TNT legal drama Raising the Bar. Sears is also noted for playing Dr. Austin Langham in the Showtime period drama Masters of Sex and for embodying the DC Comics supervillain Hunter Zolomon, also known as Zoom, on The Flash. In addition, he appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live. As of the latest data, he has been credited in 57 screen productions.
Career overview
Teddy Sears, born Edward M. Sears on April 6, 1977 in Washington, District of Columbia, is an American actor whose career has spanned daytime drama, network series and genre television. He first gained notice in the soap opera One Life to Live, a role highlighted by TV Insider as one of his best‑known early performances. Sears then moved to prime‑time drama, portraying Richard Patrick Woolsley on the TNT legal series Raising the Bar, a part that earned him recognition in both the TMDB biography and the Czech‑language filmography sites.
Following his work on Raising the Bar, Sears expanded into horror and period drama, playing Patrick in the inaugural season of FX’s anthology American Horror Story (retroactively titled Murder House) and Dr. Austin Langham on Showtime’s Masters of Sex. He later entered the superhero genre as the supervillain Hunter Zolomon / Zoom on The Flash. In addition to television, Czech sources note his involvement in productions such as American Crime Story, Šílenci z Manhattanu (Manhattan Madness) and Chicagský hasiči (Chicago Fire). Across these varied roles, Sears has demonstrated a range that includes legal drama, horror, historical narrative and comic‑book adaptation, establishing him as a versatile presence in contemporary American television.
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60 titles- X-Men '97 (2024) as Havok (voice)
- Brilliant Minds (2024) as Dr. Josh Nichols
- The Night Agent (2023) as Warren Stocker
- Justice League: Warworld (2023) as Warlord (voice)
- The Rookie: Feds (2022) as George Rice
- A Waltons Thanksgiving (2022) as John Sr
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Jeffrey
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Greg Winslow
- The Politician (2019) as William Ward
- Hollywood: No Sex, Please! (2018)
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Tripp
- 24: Legacy (2017) as Keith Mullins
- The Sounding (2017) as Michael
- Christmas in Evergreen (2017) as Ryan Bellamy
- American Crime Story (2016) as Jim Fisher
- Timeless (2016) as Lucas Calhoun
- Nine Lives (2016) as Josh Myers
- Curve (2015) as Christian Laughton
- The Flash (2014) as Jay Garrick
- The Flash (2014) as Jay Garrick / Zoom
- The Flash (2014) as Jay Garrick / Hunter Zolomon
- The Flash (2014) as Hunter Zolomon / Zoom
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Abe Charmagne
- Drew Peterson: Untouchable (2014) as Mike Adler
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Austin Langham
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Kyle Sheffield
- 666 Park Avenue (2012) as Detective Hayden Cooper
- American Horror Story (2011) as Patrick
- Harry's Law (2011) as Alan Bagley
- Necessary Roughness (2011) as Bobby Caldwell
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Sam Croft
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Rory Graham
- The Defenders (2010) as ADA Thomas Cole
- The Client List (2010) as Rex Horton
- Backyard Wedding (2010) as Evan Slauson
- Dollhouse (2009) as Mike
- A Single Man (2009) as Mr. Strunk
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Tom Kulpak
- Raising the Bar (2008) as Richard Patrick Woolsley
- Slightly Out of Tune (2008) as Cool New Yorker
- Mad Men (2007) as Kicks Matherton
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Drake
- Samantha Who? (2007) as Brad
- Carpoolers (2007) as Handsome Man
- Raines (2007) as Mitchell Parks
- Firehouse Dog (2007) as Terence Kahn
- Fugly (2007) as Blake
- I'm Paige Wilson (2007) as Lyle Trillon
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Hunter
- Big Love (2006) as Greg Samuelson
- Torchwood (2006) as Blue Eyed Man
- Justice (2006) as Greg Hall
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Darren Wells
- Las Vegas (2003) as Brian O'Toole
- Whoopi (2003) as Waiter
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Peter Kinkella
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Teddy
- To End All Wars (2001) as Paratrooper (uncredited)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Garrett Blaine
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Josh Sanford
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Teddy Sears best known for?
Teddy Sears is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including X-Men '97 (2024), Brilliant Minds (2024), Helsinki, Forever (2008), Justice League: Warworld (2023).
When and where was Teddy Sears born?
Teddy Sears was born on April 6, 1977 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does Teddy Sears have?
Teddy Sears has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2024.
What is Teddy Sears's background in cinema and television?
Teddy Sears, born Edward M. Sears on April 6, 1977, in Washington, District of Columbia, is an American actor who has worked primarily in television. He gained early recognition for his role as Patrick on the first season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story, later retitled Murder House, and for portraying ...