Richard Edson
79 movies · 19 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 1, 1954 (age 72)
- Place of birth
- New Rochelle, New York, USA
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.
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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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Richard Edson: movies and TV shows
Acting (97)
- 2025 The Code
as Jay's Dad
- 2019 3 from Hell
as Carlos Perro
- 2018 Burning Shadow
as Ronald
- 2018
- 2016 Where is Rocky II?
as Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")
- 2015
- 2014 3 Holes and a Smoking Gun
as Sam Dunkim
- 2014 Dark Hearts
as Ravetti
- 2013 Space Cadet
as Nick Agnello
- 2012
- 2012
- 2011 The Smell of Success
as Nelly the Nose
- 2011
- 2011
- 2010 Happiness Runs
as Pete
- 2009 The Greims
as Larry
- 2009 Black Dynamite
as Dino
- 2008 Columbus Day
as Manny
- 2008 Momma's Man
as Tom
- 2007 The Astronaut Farmer
as Chopper Miller
- 2006 Hard Scrambled
as Joe
- 2005 The Kid & I
as Guy Prince
- 2005
- 2004 Frankenfish
as Roland
- 2004 Goodnight, Joseph Parker
as Frankie
- 2004 Land of Plenty
as Jimmy
- 2004 Starsky & Hutch
as Monix
- 2003
- 2002
- 2002 Sunshine State
as Steve Tregaskis
- 2002 Apartment #5C
as Harold
- 2001
- 2001
- 2001 I am Josh Polonski's Brother
as Abe Polonski
- 2000 Jack of Hearts
as Henry
- 2000 Desperate But Not Serious
as Screenwriter
- 2000 Timecode
as Lester Moore
- 2000 Cement
as Robbo
- 2000 The Million Dollar Hotel
as Joe
- 1999 Thick as Thieves
as Danny
- 1999 The Shade
as Simon
- 1999 Purgatory
as Euripides
- 1998 Lulu on the Bridge
as Dave Reilly
- 1997 Double Tap
as Fischer
- 1997
- 1997 Snide and Prejudice
as Rudolph Hess
- 1997 Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
as Bergman
- 1996 An Occasional Hell
as Rodney Gillen
- 1996 Wedding Bell Blues
as Tom
- 1996 Scorpion Spring
as Lem Wells
- 1996 The Winner
as Frankie
- 1996 Things I Never Told You
as Steve
- 1996
- 1996 Intimate Betrayal
as Charlie Dunn
- 1995 Strange Days
as Tick
- 1995
- 1995 Destiny Turns on the Radio
as Gage
- 1995 Jury Duty
as Skeets
- 1994 Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
as Tony
- 1994
- 1994
- 1994 Motorcycle Gang
as Volker
- 1994
- 1993 Love, Cheat & Steal
as Billy Quayle
- 1993 Super Mario Bros.
as Spike
- 1993 Joey Breaker
as Joey Breaker
- 1993 Posse
as Deputy Tom
- 1993
- 1993 What About Me
as Nick
- 1992 Crossing the Bridge
as Mitchell
- 1992 Love Is Like That
as Bubba-Lilly
- 1991 Eyes of an Angel
as Goon
- 1991 Murder in High Places
as Noogie
- 1991 Fourth Story
as Mechanic
- 1990
- 1989 Bloodhounds of Broadway
as Johnny Crackow
- 1989 Let It Ride
as Johnny Casino
- 1989 Do the Right Thing
as Vito
- 1989 Shannon's Deal
as Wilmer Slade
- 1989 China Lake
as Connie Veesk
- 1988
- 1988 The Chair
as Riot Leader
- 1988 Tougher Than Leather
as Bernie Carteez
- 1988 Eight Men Out
as Billy Maharg
- 1987 Good Morning, Vietnam
as Pvt. Abersold
- 1987 Walker
as Turley
- 1986 Platoon
as Sal
- 1986
- 1986
- 1986 Howard the Duck
as Ritchie
- 1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off
as Garage Attendant
- 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan
as Man With Newspapers
- 1984 Stranger Than Paradise
as Eddie
- 1984
- 1984 Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
as Interviewee
- 1983 Stranger Than Paradise
as Eddie
- 1982
Behind the camera (1)
- 1982 Vortex
Music
Talk shows and appearances (5)
- 2019
- 2018
- 2014
- 2009
- 1989