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). From Wikipedia.
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Who is Richard Edson?+
Richard Edson is an American character actor and musician recognized for his distinct appearances in 1980s and 1990s independent cinema and cult classics.
What is Richard Edson known for?+
He is widely recognized for his breakout performance in Jim Jarmusch's Stranger Than Paradise, as well as roles in Do The Right Thing, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Platoon.
What kind of work does Richard Edson make?+
His filmography reflects a strong leaning toward independent and ensemble-driven projects, often collaborating with prominent auteurs of the American indie scene.
What was Richard Edson's career before acting?+
Before transitioning to cinema, he was a prolific musician and founding drummer for the band Sonic Youth.
