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Brendan Hunt
Executive
Brendan Hunt is an actor and writer who co-created Ted Lasso and plays Coach Beard in it. The Emmy-winning Apple TV series returned for a 10-episode fourth season on August 5, 2026. The show began as a character created for NBC Sports' Premier League promos.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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Bio
Brendan Hunt is an actor and writer who co-created Ted Lasso and plays Coach Beard in it. The Emmy-winning Apple TV series returned for a 10-episode fourth season on August 5, 2026. The show began as a character created for NBC Sports' Premier League promos.
Expertise & education
Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (reported attendance)
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Co-created Apple TV+ series 'Ted Lasso'
- Multiple Emmy Award wins as part of the Ted Lasso creative team
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award (Outstanding Comedy Series, Ted Lasso)
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