Todd Essary is an American actor, born and raised in Austin, Texas. He began acting in the theatre as a hobby in 1997. Over the next 16 years -- including over a decade spent in New York City -- he took the stage playing numerous starring or featured roles in works ranging from the Classics, to plays by modern masters, as well as avant-garde pieces. By 2013, Todd had returned to his hometown and was cast in his first film project, which eventually led him to envision acting onscreen as a career "for the second half of his life." Since that time, he has steadily forged ahead, always working, always finding his way to more significant projects, and usually being cast as a lead or supporting character. Having been a competitive athlete for most of his life, Todd affectionately refers to his time in front of the camera as "game day", and considers acting as a necessary outlet for that same warrior-esque energy. In addition to his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Texas Lutheran University, Todd's post-graduate studies have included exercise physiology, business and anthropology. The teachers Todd credits most for helping him cultivate his craft as an actor include Bonnie Cullum in Austin, Thomas G. Waites in New York City, and Craig Archibald in Los Angeles. Surfing, cooking, writing and working with horses are among his favorite pastimes. Todd currently resides in Austin. Show less «