Quick Facts
Born:
1954-01-01
Birthplace:
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Credits:
99 Total Roles
Richard Edson
Acting
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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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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.
Known For
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Garage Attendant
Platoon
Sal
Good Morning, Vietnam
Pvt. Abersold
Starsky & Hutch
Monix
Do the Right Thing
Vito
CSI: Miami
Quentin Haid
Strange Days
Tick
Super Mario Bros.
Spike
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Code MOVIE | Jay's Dad |
| 2019 | 3 from Hell MOVIE | Carlos Perro |
| 2019 | To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Brothers in Arms MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Burning Shadow MOVIE | Ronald |
| 2018 | Dream Murder Machine MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Where is Rocky II? MOVIE | Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One") |
| 2015 | Dutch Book MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game MOVIE | Self - Spike |
| 2014 | 3 Holes and a Smoking Gun MOVIE | Sam Dunkim |