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Richard Edson
New Rochelle, New York, USA
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…
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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.
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2025
The Code
Movie Jay's Dad
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2019
3 from Hell
Movie Carlos Perro
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2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Movie Self
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2018
Brothers in Arms
Movie Self
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2018
Burning Shadow
Movie Ronald
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2018
Dream Murder Machine
Movie
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2016
Where is Rocky II?
Movie Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")
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2015
Dutch Book
Movie
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2014
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game
Movie Self - Spike
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2014
3 Holes and a Smoking Gun
Movie Sam Dunkim
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2014
Dark Hearts
Movie Ravetti
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2013
Space Cadet
Movie Nick Agnello
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2012
Vegas
TV show Arthur Speziali
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2012
Perception
TV show Keith Trevoy
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2011
The Smell of Success
Movie Nelly the Nose
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2011
Franklin & Bash
TV show Bruce Conti
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2011
Happy Endings
TV show Valet Guy
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2010
Happiness Runs
Movie Pete
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2009
The Greims
Movie Larry
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2009
Black Dynamite
Movie Dino
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2009
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Movie Self
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2008
Columbus Day
Movie Manny
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2008
Momma's Man
Movie Tom
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2007
The Astronaut Farmer
Movie Chopper Miller
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2006
Hard Scrambled
Movie Joe
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2005
The Kid & I
Movie Guy Prince
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2005
Numb3rs
TV show Nick Rowland
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2004
Frankenfish
Movie Roland
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2004
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Movie Frankie
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2004
Land of Plenty
Movie Jimmy
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2004
Starsky & Hutch
Movie Monix
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2003
Cold Case
TV show Seth Lundgren (2008)
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2002
CSI: Miami
TV show Quentin Haid
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2002
Sunshine State
Movie Steve Tregaskis
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2002
Apartment #5C
Movie Harold
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2001
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Movie Thomas
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2001
I am Josh Polonski's Brother
Movie Abe Polonski
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2000
Jack of Hearts
Movie Henry
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2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Movie Screenwriter
