Richard Edson Author

Richard Edson has been acting in films for over 30 years.  His acting career began in 1985 when he starred in Jim Jarmusch's, STRANGER THAN PARADISE, Oliver Stone's, PLATOON, Spike Lee's, DO THE RIGHT THING, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF, GOOD MORNING VIETNAM, John Sayles', SUNSHINE STATE, STARSKY & HUTCH, the Polish Brother's, THE ASTRONAUT FARMER, Wim Wender's, THE LAND OF PLENTY, COLUMBUS DAY and Rob Zombie’s 3 FROM HELL.  

As a musician he was the founding member and drummer for the seminal art rock band, SONIC YOUTH, and drummer/trumpet player for the legendary New York Afro-dance band, KONK. 

As a photographer he has exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions. He has been featured in art periodicals and magazines; JUXTAPOSE, PUTA, and THE PROPAGANDIST. He has shot magazines spreads and assignments for WAX POETICS and the clothing company AMERICAN APPAREL, and many others.  He has also been a featured columnist in the downtown Los Angeles arts magazine, CITIZEN LA.