Richard Edson

Biography

Born 00/00/1954

Former downtown New York musician turned character actor whose quirky, understated debut as a lead in Jim Jarmusch's "Stranger Than Paradise" (1984) led to supporting roles in film and TV. Often playing fringe New Yorkers, Edson's likable, homely mug befits characters that range from a nervous...
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Highlights

In 1990, TV series debut as a regular in "Shannon's Deal"
In 1989, Made TV debut in the NBC-TV movie pilot, "Shannon's Deal", written by John Sayles
In 1984, Made acting debut in a leading role in Jim Jarmusch's feature, "Stranger Than Paradise"

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