David Magidoff (born 1982or1983) is an American actor and comedian known for his portrayal of Teddy Reed in Dexter: New Blood and Nicky Brooks in The Morning Show. [1] [2]
Magidoff was born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Marlboro, New Jersey, [3] where he attended Marlboro High School. [4] He graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in both Creative Writing and Theater. [5] While at school, he wrote and performed in the Brand New Theatre, collaborating with fellow students Rob Kerkovich and Patrick J. Adams. [6]
Magidoff made his television debut as Stan Wexler on the NBC drama TV series American Dreams (2002–2005). He went on to star as Jeff Ratner on Veronica Mars (2004–2007) and Nicky Brooks on The Morning Show (2019–present).
In 2021, Magidoff landed the role of Officer Teddy Reed in the Showtime limited series, Dexter: New Blood . His other television credits include ER, Greek, NCIS, CSI, Lethal Weapon, General Hospital , and Impeachment: American Crime Story . Magidoff also hosted MTV's Broke Ass Game Show (2015–2016) [7] [8] and the mobile trivia game, HQ Trivia. [9] [10] In March 2025, it was reported that Magidoff will reprise his role as Teddy Reed in Dexter: Resurrection , which premiered in 2025. [11] [12]
Magidoff hosts a monthly live show, Making Love with David Magidoff, at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Past guests include Tony Hale, Troian Bellisario, and Randall Park. [13]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2025 | Dexter: Resurrection | Teddy Reed | 2 episodes |
2022 | The Cleaning Lady | Jay | 1 episode |
2021-2022 | Dexter: New Blood | Teddy Reed | 10 episodes |
2021 | Side Hustle | Sholly | 1 episode |
2021 | American Crime Story: Impeachment | David | 1 episode |
2019-2020 | Top Elf | Eggnog Shimmerhorn | 10 episodes |
2019 | Schooled | Doctor | 1 episode |
2019 | The Morning Show | Nicky Brooks | 6 episodes |
2018 | Cousins for Life | Wizard | 1 episode |
2018 | General Hospital | Devon | 1 episode |
2017 | Lethal Weapon | Tour Guide | 1 episode |
2015 | Richie Rich | Bixby Knox | 1 episode |
2014 | Austin & Ally | Zip | 1 episode |
2013 | The Damned Truth | TV series | |
2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Marko Palmisano | 1 episode |
2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | College Kid | 1 episode |
2010 | NCIS | Michael Seelus | 1 episode |
2009 | Sonny with a Chance | Assistant | 1 episode |
2009 | My Date | James | 1 episode |
2008 | Imagination Movers | Wayne | 1 episode |
2008 | Greek | Neil | 1 episode |
2007 | ER | Jeffrey | 1 episode |
2006-2007 | Veronica Mars | Jeff Ratner | 3 episodes |
2007 | The House Webshow | Lyle | TV series |
2006 | Zoey 101 | Pool Guy | 1 episode |
2005 | Las Vegas | Geek | 1 episode |
2004-2005 | American Dreams | Stan Wexler | 2 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2024 | Museum Worthy | Advertising Executive | Short film |
2021 | Table Talk | Sam | Short film |
2017 | A Grain of White Rice in the Endless Yellow Sun | Jesse Anderson | Short film |
2016 | Earworm | Jel (voice) | Short film |
2013 | The Audition | Casting Director | Short film |
2011 | The Lion of Judah | Peter (voice) | |
2007 | Sex and Death 101 | Video Store Geek |