Portrait of Richard Edson

Acting

Richard Edson

Career

Active from 1983 to 2018, busiest in 1996 with 5 main titles.

Leading roles
14
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score51/100
Highest rated
Poster for Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing
GoodWatch score87/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 68 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.2 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.3 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.4 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Richard Edson Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Historical
    1.6, average 2.6
  • Scare
    1.9, average 2.6
  • Fantasy
    1.0, average 1.7
  • Wonder
    2.7, average 3.4

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Character Study 6
  • Fast-Paced 5
  • Psychological Drama 4
  • Quirky Characters 3
  • Social Commentary 3
  • Character-Driven 3
  • Showbiz Satire 3
  • Deadpan Humor 2
  • Road Movie 2
  • Crime Thriller 2
  • Urban Realism 2
  • Cult Classic 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

95
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

1 title · average score 62
The Code
The Code (2025)
GoodWatch score 62

as Jay's Dad

2010s

12 titles · average score 53
3 from Hell
3 from Hell (2019)
GoodWatch score 53

as Carlos Perro

Burning Shadow
Burning Shadow (2018)
GoodWatch score 53

as Ronald

Where is Rocky II?
Where is Rocky II? (2016)

as Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One")

3 Holes and a Smoking Gun
3 Holes and a Smoking Gun (2014)

as Sam Dunkim

Dark Hearts
Dark Hearts (2014)
GoodWatch score 28

as Ravetti

Space Cadet
Space Cadet (2013)

as Nick Agnello

Perception
Perception (2012)
GoodWatch score 64

TV show · as Keith Trevoy

Vegas
Vegas (2012)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Arthur Speziali

Happy Endings
Happy Endings (2011)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Valet Guy

Franklin & Bash
Franklin & Bash (2011)
GoodWatch score 68

TV show · as Bruce Conti

The Smell of Success
The Smell of Success (2011)
GoodWatch score 45

as Nelly the Nose

Happiness Runs
Happiness Runs (2010)
GoodWatch score 26

as Pete

2000s

23 titles · average score 56
Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite (2009)
GoodWatch score 75

as Dino

Hard Scrambled
Hard Scrambled (2006)

as Joe

Numb3rs
Numb3rs (2005)
GoodWatch score 62

TV show · as Nick Rowland

The Kid & I
The Kid & I (2005)
GoodWatch score 35

as Guy Prince

Land of Plenty
Land of Plenty (2004)
GoodWatch score 61

as Jimmy

Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Goodnight, Joseph Parker (2004)
GoodWatch score 44

as Frankie

Cold Case
Cold Case (2003)
GoodWatch score 73

TV show · as Seth Lundgren (2008)

CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami (2002)
GoodWatch score 67

TV show · as Quentin Haid

Apartment #5C
Apartment #5C (2002)

as Harold

I am Josh Polonski's Brother
I am Josh Polonski's Brother (2001)

as Abe Polonski

Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician
Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001)
GoodWatch score 42

as Thomas

Timecode
Timecode (2000)
GoodWatch score 61

as Lester Moore

1990s

36 titles · average score 52
The Shade
The Shade (1999)

as Simon

Double Tap
Double Tap (1997)
GoodWatch score 50

as Fischer

The Winner
The Winner (1996)
GoodWatch score 45

as Frankie

Jury Duty
Jury Duty (1995)
GoodWatch score 19

as Skeets

ER
ER (1994)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show · as Vinnie La Fontaine

Motorcycle Gang
Motorcycle Gang (1994)
GoodWatch score 55

as Volker

Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. (1993)
GoodWatch score 35

as Spike

Joey Breaker
Joey Breaker (1993)
GoodWatch score 45

as Joey Breaker

What About Me
What About Me (1993)
GoodWatch score 35

as Nick

Love Is Like That
Love Is Like That (1992)

as Bubba-Lilly

Eyes of an Angel
Eyes of an Angel (1991)
GoodWatch score 60

as Goon

Shannon's Deal
Shannon's Deal (1990)

TV show · as Wilmer Slade

1980s

23 titles · average score 66
Do the Right Thing
Do the Right Thing (1989)
GoodWatch score 87

as Vito

Let It Ride
Let It Ride (1989)
GoodWatch score 49

as Johnny Casino

China Lake
China Lake (1989)

as Connie Veesk

Monsters
Monsters (1988)
GoodWatch score 71

TV show · as Jack Bateman

L.A. Law
L.A. Law (1986)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Carver Bowles

Platoon
Platoon (1986)
GoodWatch score 86

as Sal

Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
GoodWatch score 76

as Garage Attendant

Crime Story
Crime Story (1986)
GoodWatch score 54

TV show · as Jake Rennick

Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise (1984)
GoodWatch score 84

as Eddie

Miami Vice
Miami Vice (1984)
GoodWatch score 77

TV show · as Wavey Davey

Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise (1983)
GoodWatch score 76

as Eddie

American Playhouse
American Playhouse (1982)
GoodWatch score 69

TV show · as Johnny Crackow