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Richard Edson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1954-01-01 (Age: 72)

Place of Birth

New Rochelle, New York, USA

Richard Edson

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). From Wikipedia.

Filmography (83)

⭐ 6.8 Role: Jay's Dad

The Code

2025
⭐ 5.8 Role: Carlos Perro

3 from Hell

2019
⭐ 6.0 Role: Self

To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell

2019
⭐ 5.8 Role: Self

Brothers in Arms

2018
⭐ 6.1 Role: Ronald

Burning Shadow

2018
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Dream Murder Machine

2018
⭐ 5.0 Role: Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")

Where is Rocky II?

2016
⭐ 6.0 Role: Unknown

Dutch Book

2015
⭐ 5.1 Role: Self - Spike

Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game

2014
⭐ 5.4 Role: Sam Dunkim

3 Holes and a Smoking Gun

2014
⭐ 3.6 Role: Ravetti

Dark Hearts

2014
⭐ 0 Role: Nick Agnello

Space Cadet

2013
⭐ 5.6 Role: Nelly the Nose

The Smell of Success

2011
⭐ 4.5 Role: Pete

Happiness Runs

2010
⭐ 10.0 Role: Larry

The Greims

2009