8 Things You Didn’t Know About Teddy Coluca

➡ Teddy Coluca Biography

Teddy Coluca is an actor from the United States, born on 18 November 1945. He has been working in the Hollywood entertainment industry for over 30 years now. He has appeared in many well-known television shows including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, 30 Rock, and most recently the highly successful series, Only Murders in the Building. Teddy has become a fan favorite on NBC’s The Blacklist. For those fans, we’ve compiled some fascinating facts about the actor that are discussed below.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Teddy Coluca

1. Initially A Comic

Teddy’s fans might be unaware that before becoming an actor, Teddy was a comic. In an interview, Teddy also shed some light on the harsh reality that comedians are often not taken seriously rather than an actor. That’s why he tried his luck in the acting field and fortunately succeeded. ^[1]

2. Original Name

Teddy is his pet name taken from his real name Theodore. He was named after his father who had the same name. Later it became a family tradition as he named his son Theodore too.

 3. First Ever Job

At a very young age, he started working for a newspaper and that was his first real job he once said, “I called it a job, I didn’t call it a carrier”. And kept trying harder for a better future.

4. Love For Theater

The blacklist’s character Teddy always has a profound love for theater; he did theater on and off and also helped others during their rehearsals

5. An Athlete

Fans may find this shocking that during Tedd’s high school period he was on the basketball team and he had a great time being there. He had always enjoyed sports and working in teams.

6. Broken Family

Teddy’s childhood may not be as pleasant as his fans might have thought. At a very young age, his parents separated and he was brought up by his mother. His father was not in the picture after the separation.

7. A Devoted Family Man

Teddy married the love of his life Angela. He has appreciated his wife now and then for her infinite support and love. He has never neglected his personal life even though he was struggling professionally.  His definition of a perfect day is spending time with his family.

8. Hobbies

When he was asked by an interviewer about his pastime activities, he replied he enjoyed audiobooks instead of reading them. He also talked about his favorite Italian singer, Jimmy Roselli. He likes softer rock music rather than metal themed.