Richard Edson - Actor Profile

Richard Edson

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1954
Birth Place: New Rochelle, New York, USA

About 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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Richard Edson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Edson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard Edson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Richard Edson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Greims, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Edson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Edson's career based on audience ratings.

โ˜…10.0
The Greims (2009) movie poster
โ˜…10.0

The Greims:

The Greims

2009
โ˜…7.8
Do the Right Thing (1989) movie poster
โ˜…7.8

Do the Right Thing: Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset when he sees that t

Do the Right Thing

1989โ€ขDrama
โ˜…7.7
Platoon (1986) movie poster
โ˜…7.7

Platoon: As a young and naive recruit in Vietnam, Chris Taylor faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and t

Platoon

1986โ€ขDrama
โ˜…7.6
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) movie poster
โ˜…7.6

Ferris Bueller's Day Off: After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986โ€ขComedy
โ˜…7.5
Stranger Than Paradise (1983) movie poster
โ˜…7.5

Stranger Than Paradise: 30-minute short subject film that would become Stranger Than Paradise. This short was released as a standalone film in 1

Stranger Than Paradise

1983

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Edson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Code Jay's Dad Hit Similar โ†’
2019 To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell Self Average Similar โ†’
2019 3 from Hell Carlos Perro Average Similar โ†’
2018 Brothers in Arms Self Average Similar โ†’
2018 Burning Shadow Ronald Average Similar โ†’
2015 Dutch Book - Average Similar โ†’
2014 Super Mario Bros: This Ain't No Video Game Self - Spike Flop Similar โ†’
2014 3 Holes and a Smoking Gun Sam Dunkim Flop Similar โ†’
2011 The Smell of Success Nelly the Nose Average Similar โ†’
2009 The Greims Larry Super Hit Similar โ†’
2009 Black Dynamite Dino Hit Similar โ†’
2009 Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later Self Hit Similar โ†’
2008 Columbus Day Manny Flop Similar โ†’
2008 Momma's Man Tom Average Similar โ†’
2007 The Astronaut Farmer Chopper Miller Average Similar โ†’
2005 The Kid & I Guy Prince Flop Similar โ†’
2004 Frankenfish Roland Average Similar โ†’
2004 Goodnight, Joseph Parker Frankie Average Similar โ†’
2004 Land of Plenty Jimmy Average Similar โ†’
2004 Starsky & Hutch Monix Average Similar โ†’
2002 Sunshine State Steve Tregaskis Average Similar โ†’
2001 I am Josh Polonski's Brother Abe Polonski Hit Similar โ†’
2000 Timecode Lester Moore Average Similar โ†’
2000 The Million Dollar Hotel Joe Average Similar โ†’
1999 Thick as Thieves Danny Average Similar โ†’
1999 The Shade Simon Average Similar โ†’
1999 Purgatory Euripides Hit Similar โ†’
1998 Lulu on the Bridge Dave Reilly Average Similar โ†’
1997 This World, Then the Fireworks Joe Flop Similar โ†’
1996 Scorpion Spring Lem Wells Hit Similar โ†’
1996 Things I Never Told You Steve Flop Similar โ†’
1995 Strange Days Tick Hit Similar โ†’
1993 Posse Deputy Tom Flop Similar โ†’
1992 Crossing the Bridge Mitchell Average Similar โ†’
1991 Eyes of an Angel Goon Hit Similar โ†’
1989 Making 'Do the Right Thing' Self Hit Similar โ†’
1989 Bloodhounds of Broadway Johnny Crackow Average Similar โ†’
1989 Let It Ride Johnny Casino Average Similar โ†’
1989 Do the Right Thing Vito Super Hit Similar โ†’
1988 Tougher Than Leather Bernie Carteez Flop Similar โ†’
1988 Eight Men Out Billy Maharg Hit Similar โ†’
1987 Good Morning, Vietnam Pvt. Abersold Hit Similar โ†’
1987 Walker Turley Average Similar โ†’
1986 Platoon Sal Super Hit Similar โ†’
1986 Howard the Duck Ritchie Flop Similar โ†’
1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off Garage Attendant Super Hit Similar โ†’
1985 Desperately Seeking Susan Man With Newspapers Average Similar โ†’
1984 Stranger Than Paradise Eddie Hit Similar โ†’
1984 Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch Interviewee Hit Similar โ†’
1983 Stranger Than Paradise Eddie Super Hit Similar โ†’

Richard Edson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Edson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Edson is "The Greims" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Edson acted in?

Richard Edson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Edson?

Other notable films include "Do the Right Thing", "Platoon", and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".

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