The son of a nurse and an orthodontist, Ted received a BS from Norwich University and went on to Graduate School at Tufts University Dental School. While he was obtaining more science credits to get into dental school he taught junior high and high school biology. That was cut short when his power lifting talent was good enough to compete at a world class level. He became the first man to officially bench press 700 pounds and was later signed by the WWE and World Class Wrestling out of Texas.. After a brief 2 year stint he focused on raising his boy and immersed himself into film and TV acting. Now, the father of 2 boys and owning a fitness store, he regularly works between the Boston and NYC market.

Formerly a wrestler with the WWF.Owns and operates a fitness gym in Manchester, New HampshireTed Arcidi occasionally does commentary on "World's Strongest Man" competitions seen on ESPN.