Edgar Morais
Biography
Edgar Miguel Diogo de Morais (born June 25, 1989) is a Portuguese actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. Edgar won the Best Actor award at the Prishtina International Film Festival and was nominated for a Golden Globe (Portugal) for his performance in A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On (2022), Albania's submission for the 95th Academy Awards. His performance received widespread international critical acclaim, including from Variety and Screen International. As a director, his works include Heatstroke (2019) and the award-winning We Won't Forget (2021).
Filmography
Asphalt Guerrilla
2026
as David, Produtor americano
The Worst Man in London
2024
as Simeon Solomon
Lovely, Dark, and Deep
2023
as James Moore
Remains of the Wind
2022
as Amílcar
A Cup of Coffee and New Shoes On
2022
as Gëzim
We Won't Forget
2021
Chasing Eagle Rock
2020
as Jaffa
Marfa Girl 2
2018
as Zaden
You See the Moon
2018
Good Time
2017
as Arcade Guy (uncredited)
Greece
2014
as Greek Boy
The Napkin
2012
as Edgar
Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean
2012
as Franco
- No poster
Fault Line
2009
From Now On
2008
as Nelson
- No poster
An Odd Enchantment
Unreleased
as Reynolds
- No poster
Afonso's Smile
Unreleased