Rick Cosnett Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Films

Richard James Cosnett, known professionally as Rick Cosnett, is a Zimbabwean-Australian actor and producer who first gained attention with his portrayal of Dr. Wesley “Wes” Maxfield on the popular series The Vampire Diaries.

He later became widely recognized for playing Detective Eddie Thawne on The Flash and FBI analyst Elias Harper in Quantico.

Profile

• Full name: Richard James Cosnett
• Nickname: Rick
• Date of birth: April 6, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Chegutu, Zimbabwe
• Nationality: Zimbabwean‑Australian
• Profession: Actor, producer
• Height: 5 ft 10½ in (179 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Two sisters
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Jewish (practices Judaism)
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Rick Cosnett is now 42 years old. He was born on April 6, 1983, in Chegutu, Zimbabwe, where he was raised on a family tobacco farm. He grew up with two sisters, and his family often took part in community musical theatre, a formative influence on his future career.

When he was seventeen, his family relocated to Queensland, Australia, in response to land reform policies in Zimbabwe. In Brisbane, he attended the Queensland University of Technology, initially receiving a scholarship in music before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.

Personal Life

In February 2020, Rick publicly came out as gay via his Instagram, stating, “Hi everyone. Dramatic pause… I’m gay,” and expressing the importance of living his truth daily.

He remains single, has not married or had children, and enjoys a private personal life with no known public romantic partnerships before or after coming out.

Career

Rick’s screen career began in 2004 with the Australian series Forensic Investigators, followed by roles on headLand and other local shows. He transitioned into U.S. television, earning recognition as Dr. Wes Maxfield in Season 5 of The Vampire Diaries (2013–2014).

From 2014 to 2017, he starred as Detective Eddie Thawne in the first season of The Flash and later returned as a guest star in subsequent seasons.

He also portrayed Elias Harper in Season 1 of Quantico (2015–2016). Other notable TV work includes appearances on Castle, NCIS, Palm Royale, 9-1-1, and Doctor Odyssey, continuing into 2024.

His film credits range from indie shorts, such as The Bet (2006), to TV movies, including Skybound (2017), and feature roles in Master Gardener (2022) and The Holiday Exchange (2024). Rick also produced the 2016 short film The Letter Carrier.

Net worth

Rick Cosnett is estimated to have a net worth of around $1.5 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @rickcosnett
• X: @rickcosnett

Filmography

• Forensic Investigators (2004–2005)
• headLand (2005)
• East West 101 (2007)
• The Trojan Horse (2008)
• The New Inventors (2008–2009)
• The Vampire Diaries (2013–2014)
• The Flash (2014–2017; 2022–2023)
• Quantico (2015–2016)
• Castle (2016)
• NCIS (2018)
• Palm Royale (2024)
• 9‑1‑1 (2024)
• Doctor Odyssey (2024–2025)
• The Bet (2006)
• The Terrorist (2008)
• The Neighbour (2009)
• The Elephant in the Room (2010)