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.
Acted in 95
2020s
- 2025
The Code
Jay's Dad
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
Where is Rocky II?
Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")
- 2015
Dutch Book
Movie
- 2014
Dark Hearts
Ravetti
- 2013
Space Cadet
Nick Agnello
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Happiness Runs
Pete
2000s
- 2009
The Greims
Larry
- 2008
Momma's Man
Tom
- 2007
- 2006
Hard Scrambled
Joe
- 2005
The Kid & I
Guy Prince
- 2004
Frankenfish
Roland
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Frankie
Land of Plenty
Jimmy
- 2003
- 2002
Apartment #5C
Harold
- 2001
Some Days in January, 1984
Movie
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Thomas
I am Josh Polonski's Brother
Abe Polonski
- 2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Screenwriter
Timecode
Lester Moore
1990s
- 1999
Purgatory
Euripides
- 1998
- 1997
Snide and Prejudice
Rudolph Hess
Marco Polo: Haperek Ha'aharon
Bergman
- 1996
Wedding Bell Blues
Tom
Scorpion Spring
Lem Wells
Things I Never Told You
Steve
Intimate Betrayal
Charlie Dunn
- 1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio
Gage
- 1994
Motorcycle Gang
Volker
- 1993
Joey Breaker
Joey Breaker
What About Me
Nick
- 1992
Crossing the Bridge
Mitchell
- 1991
Murder in High Places
Noogie
Fourth Story
Mechanic
- 1990
Shannon's Deal
Wilmer Slade · 14 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Johnny Crackow
Let It Ride
Johnny Casino
Shannon's Deal
Wilmer Slade
China Lake
Connie Veesk
- 1988
Tougher Than Leather
Bernie Carteez
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch
Interviewee
- 1983
Stranger Than Paradise
Eddie
- 1982
Sound 1
1980s
- 1982
Vortex
Music
Appearances4
2010s
- 2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
- 2018
Brothers in Arms
Self
- 2014
Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game
Self - Spike
2000s
- 2009
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
Self