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Netflix's 13 Reasons Why [2] has expanded its cast list [3] for season two, and there are many faces that will seem familiar. Coach Rick, Liberty High's "beloved" coach, has a face we have definitely seen before. He is played by Australian actor Ben Lawson.

Lawson is no stranger to working on TV shows. Most recently, he worked with Kiefer Sutherland [4] on ABC's ill-fated [5] Designated Survivor (below, with costar Maggie Q), and his IMDb [6] lists over 40 credits to his name! He has worked with a ton of strong female leads, from Katherine Heigl [7] on the CBS series Doubt to fellow Netflix actor Krysten Ritter on the series Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.

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In addition to being a phenomenal actor, Lawson also has an active social media life. You can follow him on Instagram [9], where he posts pictures of puppies, costars, and even his parents. Lawson's Twitter feed [10] is equal parts political activism and funny quips.

It appears that Lawson in real life could not be more different than the character he plays in 13 Reasons Why [11]. Where Lawson shows himself to be kind and tolerant, we learn through season two that Coach Rick is hypocritical and insincere. The fact Lawson can play a guy like Coach Rick shows he has reached a top-notch level of skill in his career. And one thing's for sure, Lawson is sure to grow in his craft as his career progresses.