Richard Edson
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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Acted in
The Code
2024
as Jay's Dad
3 from Hell
2019
as Carlos Perro
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
2019
as Himself
Burning Shadow
2018
as Ronald
Dream Murder Machine
2018
Where is Rocky II?
2016
as Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")
Dutch Book
2015
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game
2014
as Self
Three Holes, Two Brads, and a Smoking Gun
2014
as Sam Dunkim
Dark Hearts
2014
as Ravetti
Space Cadet
2013
as Nick Agnello
Perception
2012
as Keith Trevoy
Happy Endings
2011
as Valet Guy
Happiness Runs
2010
as Pete
The Greims
2009
as Larry
Black Dynamite
2009
as Dino
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
2009
as Self
Columbus Day
2008
as Manny
Momma's Man
2008
as Tom
The Astronaut Farmer
2007
as Chopper Miller
Hard Scrambled
2006
as Joe
The Kid & I
2005
as Guy Prince
Frankenfish
2004
as Roland
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
2004
as Frankie
Land of Plenty
2004
as Jimmy
Starsky & Hutch
2004
as Monix
Cold Case
2003
as Seth Lundgren (2008)
CSI: Miami
2002
as Quentin Haid
Sunshine State
2002
as Steve Tregaskis
Apartment #5C
2002
as Harold
Some Days in January, 1984
2001
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
2001
as Thomas
I am Josh Polonski's Brother
2001
as Abe Polonski
Jack of Hearts
2000
as Henry
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
as Screenwriter
Timecode
2000
as Lester Moore
Cement
2000
as Robbo
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
as Joe
Thick as Thieves
1999
as Danny
The Shade
1999
as Simon
Purgatory
1999
as Euripides
Lulu on the Bridge
1998
as Dave Reilly
Double Tap
1997
as Fischer
This World, Then the Fireworks
1997
as Joe
Snide and Prejudice
1997
as Rudolph Hess
Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
1997
as Bergman
An Occasional Hell
1996
as Rodney Gillen
Wedding Bell Blues
1996
as Tom
Scorpion Spring
1996
as Lem Wells
The Winner
1996
as Frankie
Things I Never Told You
1996
as Steve
Nash Bridges
1996
Intimate Betrayal
1996
as Charlie Dunn
Strange Days
1995
as Tick
American Gothic
1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio
1995
as Gage
Jury Duty
1995
as Skeets
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
1994
as Tony
ER
1994
as Vinnie La Fontaine
Chicago Hope
1994
Motorcycle Gang
1994
as Volker
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993
as Billy Quayle
Super Mario Bros.
1993
as Spike
Joey Breaker
1993
as Joey Breaker
Posse
1993
as Deputy Tom
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
as Danny Newton
What About Me
1993
as Nick
Crossing the Bridge
1992
as Mitchell
Love Is Like That
1992
as Bubba-Lilly
Eyes of an Angel
1991
as Goon
Murder in High Places
1991
as Noogie
Fourth Story
1991
as Mechanic
Shannon's Deal
1990
as Wilmer Slade
Bloodhounds of Broadway
1989
as Johnny Crackow
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
1989
as Self
Let It Ride
1989
as Johnny Casino
Do the Right Thing
1989
as Vito Fragione
Shannon's Deal
1989
as Wilmer Slade
China Lake
1989
as Connie Veesk
The Chair
1988
as Riot Leader
Tougher Than Leather
1988
as Bernie Carteez
Eight Men Out
1988
as Billy Maharg
Good Morning, Vietnam
1987
as Pvt. Abersold
Walker
1987
as Turley
Platoon
1986
as Sal
Crime Story
1986
as Jake Rennick
L.A. Law
1986
as Carver Bowles
Howard the Duck
1986
as Ritchie
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986
as Garage Attendant
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
as Man With Newspapers
Stranger Than Paradise
1984
as Eddie
Miami Vice
1984
as Wavey Davey
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
1984
as Interviewee
Stranger Than Paradise
1983
as Eddie