Richard Edson
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.
Filmography
The Code
2025
as Jay's Dad
3 from Hell
2019
as Carlos Perro
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
2019
as Self
Brothers in Arms
2018
as Self
Burning Shadow
2018
as Ronald
- No poster
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 - Spike
3 Holes and a Smoking Gun
2014
as Sam Dunkim
Dark Hearts
2014
as Ravetti
Space Cadet
2013
as Nick Agnello
The Smell of Success
2011
as Nelly the Nose
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