David Magidoff is an American actor and comedian known for his portrayal of Teddy Reed in Dexter: New Blood and Dexter: Resurrection, and Nicky Brooks in The Morning Show.
Early life Magidoff was born in Manhasset, New York, and raised in Marlboro, New Jersey, where he attended Marlboro High School.Wood, Steve. "South Jersey comedian to co-host MTV show", Courier Post, February 4, 2015. Accessed August 7, 2025. "Magidoff, 32, began his comedy career after a speech competition at Marlboro High School." He graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in both Creative Writing and Theater. While at school, he wrote and performed in the Brand New Theatre, collaborating with fellow students Rob Kerkovich and Patrick J. Adams.
Career 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) and the mobile trivia game, HQ Trivia. In March 2025, it was reported that Magidoff will reprise his role as Teddy Reed in Dexter: Resurrection, which premiered in 2025.
Filmography
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes2025Dexter: Resurrection Teddy Reed3 episodes 2022The Cleaning LadyJay1 episode2021-2022Dexter: New Blood Teddy Reed10 episodes2021Side HustleSholly1 episode2021American Crime Story: ImpeachmentDavid1 episode2019-2020Top ElfEggnog Shimmerhorn10 episodes2019SchooledDoctor1 episode2019The Morning ShowNicky Brooks6 episodes2018Cousins for LifeWizard1 episode2018General HospitalDevon1 episode2017Lethal WeaponTour Guide1 episode2015Richie RichBixby Knox1 episode2014Austin & AllyZip1 episode2013The Damned TruthTV series2012CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationMarko Palmisano1 episode2012NCIS: Los AngelesCollege Kid1 episode2010NCISMichael Seelus1 episode2009Sonny with a ChanceAssistant1 episode2009My DateJames1 episode2008Imagination MoversWayne1 episode2008GreekNeil1 episode2007ERJeffrey1 episode2006-2007Veronica MarsJeff Ratner3 episodes2007The House WebshowLyleTV series2006Zoey 101Pool Guy1 episode2005Las VegasGeek1 episode2004-2005American DreamsStan Wexler2 episodes
Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2024Museum WorthyAdvertising ExecutiveShort film2021Table TalkSamShort film2017A Grain of White Rice in the Endless Yellow SunJesse AndersonShort film2016EarwormJel (voice)Short film2013The AuditionCasting DirectorShort film2011The Lion of JudahPeter (voice)2007Sex and Death 101Video Store Geek
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External links
David Magidoff on Instagram