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Richard Edson

Acting 72 years old New Rochelle, New York, USA ★ 1.1
Born: January 1, 1954

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. 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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Known For

The Million Dollar Hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel Joe 2000
Platoon
Platoon Sal 1986
The Code
The Code Jay's Dad 2025
The Smell of Success
The Smell of Success Nelly the Nose 2011
Burning Shadow
Burning Shadow Ronald 2018

Filmography

Acting Credits (99)

The Code
The Code Jay's Dad 2025
3 from Hell
3 from Hell Carlos Perro 2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell Self 2019
Brothers in Arms
Brothers in Arms Self 2018
Burning Shadow
Burning Shadow Ronald 2018
Dream Murder Machine
Dream Murder Machine 2018
Where is Rocky II?
Where is Rocky II? Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One") 2016
Dutch Book
Dutch Book 2015
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game Self - Spike 2014
3 Holes and a Smoking Gun
3 Holes and a Smoking Gun Sam Dunkim 2014
Dark Hearts
Dark Hearts Ravetti 2014
Space Cadet
Space Cadet Nick Agnello 2013
Perception
Perception Keith Trevoy 2012
The Smell of Success
The Smell of Success Nelly the Nose 2011
Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash Bruce Conti 2011
Happy Endings
Happy Endings Valet Guy 2011
Happiness Runs
Happiness Runs Pete 2010
The Greims
The Greims Larry 2009
Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite Dino 2009
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later Self 2009
Columbus Day
Columbus Day Manny 2008
Momma's Man
Momma's Man Tom 2008
The Astronaut Farmer
The Astronaut Farmer Chopper Miller 2007
Hard Scrambled
Hard Scrambled Joe 2006
The Kid & I
The Kid & I Guy Prince 2005
Numb3rs
Numb3rs Nick Rowland 2005
Frankenfish
Frankenfish Roland 2004
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Goodnight, Joseph Parker Frankie 2004
Land of Plenty
Land of Plenty Jimmy 2004
Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch Monix 2004
Cold Case
Cold Case Seth Lundgren (2008) 2003
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami Quentin Haid 2002
Sunshine State
Sunshine State Steve Tregaskis 2002
Apartment #5C
Apartment #5C Harold 2002
Some Days in January, 1984
Some Days in January, 1984 2001
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician Thomas 2001
I am Josh Polonski's Brother
I am Josh Polonski's Brother Abe Polonski 2001
Jack of Hearts
Jack of Hearts Henry 2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Desperate But Not Serious Screenwriter 2000
Timecode
Timecode Lester Moore 2000
Cement
Cement Robbo 2000
The Million Dollar Hotel
The Million Dollar Hotel Joe 2000
Thick as Thieves
Thick as Thieves Danny 1999
The Shade
The Shade Simon 1999
Purgatory
Purgatory Euripides 1999
Lulu on the Bridge
Lulu on the Bridge Dave Reilly 1998
Double Tap
Double Tap Fischer 1997
This World, Then the Fireworks
This World, Then the Fireworks Joe 1997
Snide and Prejudice
Snide and Prejudice Rudolph Hess 1997
Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon Bergman 1997
An Occasional Hell
An Occasional Hell Rodney Gillen 1996
Wedding Bell Blues
Wedding Bell Blues Tom 1996
Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring Lem Wells 1996
The Winner
The Winner Frankie 1996
Things I Never Told You
Things I Never Told You Steve 1996
Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges Jared Love 1996
Intimate Betrayal
Intimate Betrayal Charlie Dunn 1996
Strange Days
Strange Days Tick 1995
American Gothic
American Gothic 1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio
Destiny Turns on the Radio Gage 1995
Jury Duty
Jury Duty Skeets 1995
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Tony 1994
ER
ER Vinnie La Fontaine 1994
Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope Anthony Tedesco 1994
Motorcycle Gang
Motorcycle Gang Volker 1994
Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway Volker 1994
Love, Cheat & Steal
Love, Cheat & Steal Billy Quayle 1993
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. Spike 1993
Joey Breaker
Joey Breaker Joey Breaker 1993
Posse
Posse Deputy Tom 1993
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street Danny Newton 1993
What About Me
What About Me Nick 1993
Crossing the Bridge
Crossing the Bridge Mitchell 1992
Love Is Like That
Love Is Like That Bubba-Lilly 1992
Eyes of an Angel
Eyes of an Angel Goon 1991
Murder in High Places
Murder in High Places Noogie 1991
Fourth Story
Fourth Story Mechanic 1991
Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal Wilmer Slade 1990
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Bloodhounds of Broadway Johnny Crackow 1989
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
Making 'Do the Right Thing' Self 1989
Let It Ride
Let It Ride Johnny Casino 1989
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing Vito 1989
Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal Wilmer Slade 1989
China Lake
China Lake Connie Veesk 1989
The Chair
The Chair Riot Leader 1988
Tougher Than Leather
Tougher Than Leather Bernie Carteez 1988
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out Billy Maharg 1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Good Morning, Vietnam Pvt. Abersold 1987
Walker
Walker Turley 1987
Platoon
Platoon Sal 1986
Crime Story
Crime Story Jake Rennick 1986
L.A. Law
L.A. Law Carver Bowles 1986
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck Ritchie 1986
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Garage Attendant 1986
Desperately Seeking Susan
Desperately Seeking Susan Man With Newspapers 1985
Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise Eddie 1984
Miami Vice
Miami Vice Wavey Davey 1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch Interviewee 1984
Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise Eddie 1983

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