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Draft:Drew Seltzer

  • Comment: Not enough specific in depth coverage of Seltzer; most pieces briefly mention Seltzer in context of works he appears in. Also note that Patch doesn't seem to be a reliable source; social network. grapesurgeon (talk) 06:06, 9 June 2026 (UTC)


Drew Seltzer
Seltzer at the Soho International Film Festival 2015
Born (1981-06-16) June 16, 1981 (age 44)
Media, Pennsylvania, U.S.
EducationRutgers University
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Tiffany-Leigh Moskow
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(m. 2014)​
Children2

Drew Seltzer (born June 16, 1981) is an American actor and producer. He portrayed the recurring role of Dale Harmon in the Netflix series Mindhunter[1] and appeared in the television series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, Cross, Elsbeth, and FBI.[2]

In film, he portrayed Ray in the independent drama Leaving Circadia (2014), which he also executive produced,[3][4] and appeared in the Focus Features film Never Rarely Sometimes Always. In 2026, he was cast as David McConaughy in the Civil War drama Gettysburg 1863.[1]

Early life and education

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Seltzer grew up in Media, Pennsylvania, and attended The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr.[3] He developed an early interest in acting during his teens through his involvement with Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, Pennsylvania, where he appeared in numerous stage productions and later became a resident actor in the summer of 1999. He continued his formal training at Rutgers University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. During his senior year, he studied at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London while Sir Mark Rylance was serving as the Globe’s artistic director.[1][3]

Career

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Film

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Seltzer made his feature film debut in The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009).[1] In 2014, he executive produced and starred in the independent film Leaving Circadia. The film's premiere at the New Jersey Film Festival was profiled by NJ.com. [5] The film won Directors Choice at Indie Spirit, Best in Festival at the First Glance Film Festival, [6] and the Verizon People's Choice award at Emerge Film Festival.[4]

He later appeared as Rick in the drama Never Rarely Sometimes Always, directed by Eliza Hittman. The film was reviewed by publications including IndieWire, winning jury awards at the Sundance Film Festival before being distributed by Focus Features.[7]

In 2026,Deadline Hollywood reported that Seltzer was cast as David McConaughy in the Civil War film Gettysburg 1863, alongside Stephen Lang, Jake Busey, and Bruce Boxleitner. [8] His role was the subject of a profile by The Gettysburg Times.[2]

Television

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In 2019, Seltzer appeared in a recurring role as Dale Harmon in the Netflix series Mindhunter. Working under the direction of David Fincher, Seltzer portrayed the neighbor of protagonist Bill Tench across multiple episodes. Following this, he expanded his television portfolio with roles in TV franchises, including the AMC series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live and the CBS police procedural FBI. [2] In 2025, Seltzer played a central role in the CBS series Elsbeth as Patrick Palmer. [9][1]

Theater

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Seltzer has performed Off-Broadway and in regional theater. In 2004, he was a member of the original cast of The Franklin Thesis,[2] produced by the Tony Awards nominated theater company Les Freres Corbusier. Directed by Alex Timbers, the production premiered at the New Ohio Theatre as part of The Ice Factory Festival. [10][11]

Seltzer's Off-Broadway credits also include an eight-year tenure in the interactive comedy Tony n' Tina's Wedding, performing at the St. Luke's Theatre on 46th Street in Manhattan's theater district of Times Square.[3][1]

Regionally, Seltzer has appeared with East Lynne Theater Company in productions of Dulcy, The World Of Dorothy Parker and Berkeley Square[3] He has also worked with the company Theater with a View, where he starred as Howie in a 2017 production of Rabbit Hole. His performance was part of an ensemble described by The Philadelphia Inquirer as "superb" and a "gem of the season."[12] Reviewing the production for Broad Street Review, critic Mark Cofta praised Seltzer's portrayal of Howie.[13]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2009The Men Who Stare at GoatsTechnician
2014Leaving CircadiaRayAlso executive producer
2020Never Rarely Sometimes AlwaysRick
2026Gettysburg 1863David McConaughy

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2019MindhunterDale HarmonRecurring
2024The Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveMr. GrimesGuest role
2025ElsbethPatrick PalmerGuest role
2025FBIBill LawsonGuest role

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Zoren, Neal (January 25, 2026). "Media native doing TV and film; got first lead role at Rose Tree Elementary". Main Line Media News.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Caples, Liz (January 15, 2026). "Mindhunter actor starring in Gettysburg". Gettysburg Times.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Schaad, Jacob (August 30, 2011). "Cape May Actor has seen Broadway Stage". The Press of Atlantic City.
  4. 1 2 "A First Glance at a new film "Leaving Circadia"". Delco Times. October 14, 2014.
  5. ↑ Kuperinsky, Amy (September 9, 2014). "New Jersey Film Festival rolls out fall lineup at Rutgers". NJ.com.
  6. ↑ "Drexel Hill actor/producer's award-winning film". Daily Times. November 6, 2014.
  7. ↑ Erbland, Kate (2020-01-24). "'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' Review: Eliza Hittman's Candid Abortion Drama Hits Hard". IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation.
  8. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (January 14, 2026). "Stephen Lang, Jake Busey & Bruce Boxleitner Among Cast For Civil War Drama 'Gettysburg 1863'". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ↑ Max, Bennet (August 21, 2025). "Main Line Actor Lands Role On Hit CBS Show". PATCH.
  10. ↑ "The Franklin Thesis – Les Freres Corbusier". Alex Timbers. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Ice Factory 2004: The Franklin Thesis". New Ohio Theatre. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  12. ↑ Timpane, John (July 25, 2017). "Review: 'Rabbit Hole' at Theater with a View". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
  13. ↑ Cofta, Mark (July 24, 2017). "Love's reckoning on the lawn Theater with a View presents David Lindsay-Abaire's Rabbit Hole". Broad Street Review. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
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