Teddy Geiger
A singer-songwriter who transitioned from teen idol to a sought-after pop producer, crafting hits for artists like Shawn Mendes and Leon Bridges.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American singer-songwriter·Birthday: September 16·Millennials
Biography
Teddy Geiger's career is a story of public evolution and private reinvention. She first appeared in the mid-2000s as a tousle-haired teen singer-songwriter, scoring a hit with 'For You I Will (Confidence)' and landing a role on the TV series 'Love Monkey.' The path of a straightforward pop star seemed set. But Geiger's journey took a more profound turn. She stepped away from the front of the stage, publicly came out as a transgender woman, and quietly rebuilt her career behind the scenes. Emerging as a producer and songwriter named Teddy, she became a secret weapon for major pop acts, co-writing smashes like Shawn Mendes's 'In My Blood' and contributing to albums by artists such as Lizzo and Christina Aguilera. Her story reflects a powerful shift from performing an identity to creating art that is fully her own.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Teddy was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Teddy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Teddy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-wrote and co-produced Shawn Mendes's hit single 'In My Blood,' which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Co-wrote 'Fall in Line' for Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato, and 'Better' for Leon Bridges.
- Released her debut major-label album, 'Underage Thinking,' in 2006, which debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
- Acted in the film 'The Rocker' alongside Rainn Wilson and Emma Stone.
Did You Know?
She came out publicly as a transgender woman in 2017 in an Instagram post.
She taught herself to play guitar by watching a VHS tape of Nirvana's 'Unplugged' performance.
She was a contestant on the VH1 reality show 'In Search of the Partridge Family' in 2004, which launched her career.
“I'm just trying to be myself as much as I can. That's all I've ever wanted to do.”
