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Richard Edson
Actor

Richard Edson

1 Jan 1954Born
72Age
97Credits
New Rochelle, New York, USABirthplace

Biography

Richard Edson (born January 1, 1954) is an American actor and musician. He was born in New Rochelle, New York to a Jewish family.

In 1979, Edson was a founding member of the San Francisco art rock band The Alterboys with Snuky Tate, Tono Rondone, Richard Kelly and JC Garrett, playing both drums and trumpet. From 1981 to 1982, he was Sonic Youth's original drummer and played drums for Konk at the same time. After the release of Sonic Youth's self-titled debut EP, Edson left the band to play with Konk full-time.

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Edson also played trumpet with San Francisco band The Offs on the group's eponymous 1984 album.

He started his acting career on screen in the feature film, Stranger Than Paradise (1984). Since then, he has been known for his roles in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Do The Right Thing (1989), Super Mario Bros. (1993) and Strange Days (1995).

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The 80 most recent of 97 credits.

  1. 2025The CodeFilm: Jay's Dad
  2. 20193 from HellFilm: Carlos Perro
  3. 2018Burning ShadowFilm: Ronald
  4. 2018Dream Murder MachineFilm
  5. 2016Where is Rocky II?Film: Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")
  6. 2015Dutch BookFilm
  7. 20143 Holes and a Smoking GunFilm: Sam Dunkim
  8. 2014Dark HeartsFilm: Ravetti
  9. 2013Space CadetFilm: Nick Agnello
  10. 2012VegasSeries: Arthur Speziali (1 episode)
  11. 2012PerceptionSeries: Keith Trevoy (1 episode)
  12. 2011The Smell of SuccessFilm: Nelly the Nose
  13. 2011Franklin & BashSeries: Bruce Conti (1 episode)
  14. 2011Happy EndingsSeries: Valet Guy (1 episode)
  15. 2010Happiness RunsFilm: Pete
  16. 2009The GreimsFilm: Larry
  17. 2009Black DynamiteFilm: Dino
  18. 2008Columbus DayFilm: Manny
  19. 2008Momma's ManFilm: Tom
  20. 2007The Astronaut FarmerFilm: Chopper Miller
  21. 2006Hard ScrambledFilm: Joe
  22. 2005The Kid & IFilm: Guy Prince
  23. 2005Numb3rsSeries: Nick Rowland (1 episode)
  24. 2004FrankenfishFilm: Roland
  25. 2004Goodnight, Joseph ParkerFilm: Frankie
  26. 2004Land of PlentyFilm: Jimmy
  27. 2004Starsky & HutchFilm: Monix
  28. 2003Cold CaseSeries: Seth Lundgren (2008) (1 episode)
  29. 2002CSI: MiamiSeries: Quentin Haid (1 episode)
  30. 2002Sunshine StateFilm: Steve Tregaskis
  31. 2002Apartment #5CFilm: Harold
  32. 2001Some Days in January, 1984Film
  33. 2001Southlander: Diary of a Desperate MusicianFilm: Thomas
  34. 2001I am Josh Polonski's BrotherFilm: Abe Polonski
  35. 2000Jack of HeartsFilm: Henry
  36. 2000Desperate But Not SeriousFilm: Screenwriter
  37. 2000TimecodeFilm: Lester Moore
  38. 2000CementFilm: Robbo
  39. 2000The Million Dollar HotelFilm: Joe
  40. 1999Thick as ThievesFilm: Danny
  41. 1999The ShadeFilm: Simon
  42. 1999PurgatoryFilm: Euripides
  43. 1998Lulu on the BridgeFilm: Dave Reilly
  44. 1997Double TapFilm: Fischer
  45. 1997This World, Then the FireworksFilm: Joe
  46. 1997Snide and PrejudiceFilm: Rudolph Hess
  47. 1997Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharonFilm: Bergman
  48. 1996An Occasional HellFilm: Rodney Gillen
  49. 1996Wedding Bell BluesFilm: Tom
  50. 1996Scorpion SpringFilm: Lem Wells
  51. 1996The WinnerFilm: Frankie
  52. 1996Things I Never Told YouFilm: Steve
  53. 1996Nash BridgesSeries: Jared Love (1 episode)
  54. 1996Intimate BetrayalFilm: Charlie Dunn
  55. 1995Strange DaysFilm: Tick
  56. 1995American GothicSeries (1 episode)
  57. 1995Destiny Turns on the RadioFilm: Gage
  58. 1995Jury DutyFilm: Skeets
  59. 1994Attack of the 50 Ft. WomanFilm: Tony
  60. 1994ERSeries: Vinnie La Fontaine (1 episode)
  61. 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Anthony Tedesco (1 episode)
  62. 1994Motorcycle GangFilm: Volker
  63. 1994Rebel HighwaySeries: Volker (1 episode)
  64. 1993Love, Cheat & StealFilm: Billy Quayle
  65. 1993Super Mario Bros.Film: Spike
  66. 1993Joey BreakerFilm: Joey Breaker
  67. 1993PosseFilm: Deputy Tom
  68. 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetSeries: Danny Newton (1 episode)
  69. 1993What About MeFilm: Nick
  70. 1992Crossing the BridgeFilm: Mitchell
  71. 1992Love Is Like ThatFilm: Bubba-Lilly
  72. 1991Eyes of an AngelFilm: Goon
  73. 1991Murder in High PlacesFilm: Noogie
  74. 1991Fourth StoryFilm: Mechanic
  75. 1990Shannon's DealSeries: Wilmer Slade (14 episodes)
  76. 1989Bloodhounds of BroadwayFilm: Johnny Crackow
  77. 1989Let It RideFilm: Johnny Casino
  78. 1989Do the Right ThingFilm: Vito
  79. 1989Shannon's DealFilm: Wilmer Slade
  80. 1989China LakeFilm: Connie Veesk

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