Tad Cooley was born in Victoria, Texas. He grew up in Victoria and attended Industrial High School where he discovered his passion for acting. Upon graduating he attended The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. The following year, he earned his professional stage debut at the Philadelphia Theatre Company performing the role of Billy in their production of "Tribes". Then, took the role to City Theatre in Pittsburgh. Tad has recently landed a guest star role as Matt Daly in the new ABC series "Secrets and Lies".