David Magidoff Is Back—and So Is That Mustache

From “Dexter: Resurrection” to sold-out love musicals, Magidoff brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of mustache to everything he touches.

The mustache is real. We checked.

David Magidoff returns to the world of Dexter as the fan-favorite Teddy Reed in Dexter: Resurrection, premiering today July 11 exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime. And if you’re wondering how the quirky small-town cop is faring in the bloody aftermath of New Blood—well, Magidoff is keeping things as cryptic as Dexter Morgan’s kill list.

“I so wish I could say more,” he teases, “but I will say that Teddy is always not ready for what he is asked to do. And I’ll leave it there.”

Cryptic? Yes. Classic Magidoff? Absolutely.

Teddy 2.0: A Cop, a Mustache, and a Little Bit of Chaos

Slipping back into Teddy’s badge and bravado wasn’t just a return to a beloved role—it was a full-circle moment. “I threw away my fake mustache from New Blood so I actually had to grow one like an adult,” he jokes. “Just kidding, I never threw it away!”

Teddy Reed may still be the cop who shouldn’t be a cop, but Magidoff plays him with such grounded sincerity that you can’t help but root for him. “Just be me,” he says of his acting approach. “And that’s who Teddy is.”

With the series already drumming up serious buzz, Magidoff is excited for fans—old and new—to experience what’s next. “The cast is otherworldly… but it’s always about [Michael C. Hall]. He’s the greatest and only reason we tune in. The rest of us are just icing.”

From Drama to Date Night: Magidoff’s Comedy Reign

When he’s not policing Iron Lake, David Magidoff is making love. Sort of.

His wildly popular live show Making Love with David Magidoff has become a must-see staple in the L.A. comedy scene. Think real-life awkward date stories turned into completely improvised musicals, performed by an ensemble of comedy powerhouses. The show—part therapy, part musical chaos, all heart—has enjoyed a two-year sold-out run at the iconic Elysian Theater.

“Nine straight sold-out shows now,” he beams. “We just keep rolling.”

Magidoff’s guest list reads like a who’s-who of talent: Rachel Bloom, Michael C. Hall, Anna Konkle. But it’s the vulnerability that keeps him hooked. “My favorite part is hearing a guest say their story isn’t funny or interesting,” he shares. “That almost guarantees it will be. People underestimate the power of their own stories.”

The idea? Simple. “I love musical improv. I love love stories. So I just put them together and—voilà!”

Scene-Stealing on Every Set

In between mustaches and musicals, Magidoff is stacking up roles on acclaimed series. From The Morning Show to The Cleaning Lady, he’s proven his range in drama, satire, and crime thrillers alike.

“I tend to either say too much or not enough,” he laughs. “That’s my forever life lesson.”

His recent guest appearance on The Cleaning Lady (Season 4) as Jay marked a fresh challenge—especially with star Elodie Yung stepping behind the camera as director. “She let me improvise and play, but also asked great questions about my character. That kind of trust really shows up on screen.”

Across genres, his process remains rooted in service. “Serve the character. Serve the scene. Make the other person look great—that’s improv 101. And it always makes you look good too.”

Faith, Family, and Full-Circle Moments

Behind the talent is a man who finds his fuel in faith, fatherhood, and joy. “My wife is awesome, so she gets first thanks. And my 2-year-old Lucy next—for having me sing to her every day.”

Magidoff is a believer: in improv, in positivity, in God, and in the creative magic that keeps things fresh. “It helps keep all of this in perspective… especially in this wacky business.”

One moment that sticks with him? A dinner break while shooting CSI in Vegas, drenched in fake blood. “I asked a fellow actor for advice. He just looked at me and said: ‘NEVER. GIVE. UP.’ And I’ll take that to my grave.”

What’s Next?

While fans may want Making Love on tour or screen, Magidoff is savoring the now. “Sometimes ‘more’ isn’t ‘better.’ I love L.A., I love the Elysian, and I’m happy.”

As for what he hopes new fans take away from Dexter: Resurrection?

“That sometimes when you’re scared is when the best things happen,” he says. “And also that a Jewish man can actually grow a decent mustache.”

Catch David Magidoff in Dexter: Resurrection—premiering today July 11 only on Paramount+ with Showtime. And if you’re in L.A., grab a seat at Making Love before it sells out again.

Editorial Photography Credit: Smallz + Raskind