Richard Edson
Born
January 1, 1954 (71 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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 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
The Code
Jay's Dad
2025
3 from Hell
Carlos Perro
2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
2019
Burning Shadow
Ronald
2018
Dream Murder Machine
2018
Where is Rocky II?
Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")
2016
Dutch Book
2015
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game
Self - Spike
2014
Three Holes, Two Brads, and a Smoking Gun
Sam Dunkim
2014
Dark Hearts
Ravetti
2014
Space Cadet
Nick Agnello
2013
Perception
Keith Trevoy · (1 episode)
2012
The Smell of Success
Nelly the Nose
2011
Happy Endings
Valet Guy · (1 episode)
2011
Happiness Runs
Pete
2010
The Greims
Larry
2009
Black Dynamite
Dino
2009
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Self
2009
Columbus Day
Manny
2008
Momma's Man
Tom
2008
The Astronaut Farmer
Chopper Miller
2007
Hard Scrambled
Joe
2006
The Kid & I
Guy Prince
2005
Frankenfish
Roland
2004
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Frankie
2004
Land of Plenty
Jimmy
2004
Starsky & Hutch
Monix
2004
Cold Case
Seth Lundgren (2008) · (1 episode)
2003
CSI: Miami
Quentin Haid · (1 episode)
2002
Sunshine State
Steve Tregaskis
2002
Apartment #5C
Harold
2002
Some Days in January, 1984
2001
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Thomas
2001
I am Josh Polonski's Brother
Abe Polonski
2001
Jack of Hearts
Henry
2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Screenwriter
2000
Timecode
Lester Moore
2000
Cement
Robbo
2000
The Million Dollar Hotel
Joe
2000
Thick as Thieves
Danny
1999
The Shade
Simon
1999
Purgatory
Euripides
1999
Lulu on the Bridge
Dave Reilly
1998
Double Tap
Fischer
1997
This World, Then the Fireworks
Joe
1997
Snide and Prejudice
Rudolph Hess
1997
Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
Bergman
1997
An Occasional Hell
Rodney Gillen
1996
Wedding Bell Blues
Tom
1996
Scorpion Spring
Lem Wells
1996
The Winner
Frankie
1996
Things I Never Told You
Steve
1996
Nash Bridges
(1 episode)
1996
Intimate Betrayal
Charlie Dunn
1996
Strange Days
Tick
1995
American Gothic
(1 episode)
1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio
Gage
1995
Jury Duty
Skeets
1995
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
Tony
1994
ER
Vinnie La Fontaine · (1 episode)
1994
Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994
Motorcycle Gang
Volker
1994
Love, Cheat & Steal
Billy Quayle
1993
Super Mario Bros.
Spike
1993
Joey Breaker
Joey Breaker
1993
Posse
Deputy Tom
1993
Homicide: Life on the Street
Danny Newton · (1 episode)
1993
What About Me
Nick
1993
Crossing the Bridge
Mitchell
1992
Love Is Like That
Bubba-Lilly
1992
Eyes of an Angel
Goon
1991
Murder in High Places
Noogie
1991
Fourth Story
Mechanic
1991
Shannon's Deal
Wilmer Slade · (14 episodes)
1990
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Johnny Crackow
1989
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
Self
1989
Let It Ride
Johnny Casino
1989
Do the Right Thing
Vito
1989
Shannon's Deal
Wilmer Slade
1989
China Lake
Connie Veesk
1989
The Chair
Riot Leader
1988
Tougher Than Leather
Bernie Carteez
1988
Eight Men Out
Billy Maharg
1988
Good Morning, Vietnam
Pvt. Abersold
1987
Walker
Turley
1987
Platoon
Sal
1986
Crime Story
Jake Rennick · (1 episode)
1986
L.A. Law
Carver Bowles · (1 episode)
1986
Howard the Duck
Ritchie
1986
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Garage Attendant
1986
Desperately Seeking Susan
Man With Newspapers
1985
Stranger Than Paradise
Eddie
1984
Miami Vice
Wavey Davey · (1 episode)
1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
1984
Stranger Than Paradise
Eddie
1983