Which returning Ted Lasso actor plays Coach Beard in season 4?

Brendan Hunt returns as Coach Beard in Ted Lasso season 4.

Coach Beard is Ted’s longtime coaching colleague and closest professional ally. The character is known for his quiet manner, unusual interests, and deep knowledge of football tactics. Hunt both acts in the series and helped create it, making his connection to the show extend beyond the role itself.

The returning cast can be easy to mix up because several familiar male characters remain associated with AFC Richmond. Brett Goldstein plays Roy Kent, Jeremy Swift plays Higgins, and Nick Mohammed plays Nathan Shelley. Hunt’s season 4 return is specifically connected with Coach Beard, the coach who followed Ted from their earlier football work into the Richmond job.