
Richard Edson
American actor
- Age
- 72years old
- Born
- 1 January 1954Nueva York
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Capricorn
- Years active
- 1984–2019
Known for
About Richard Edson
Richard Edson is an American actor. They were born on 1 January 1954 in Nueva York. Their career spans 13 titles, among them Platoon (1986), Good morning, Vietnam (1987) and Super Mario Bros. (1993).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Richard Edson is Stranger than Paradise (1984); in all, 13 films over 35 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Platoon (1986), with 19 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1980s, with 7 titles. The person they have worked with most is Charlie Sheen, on 3 films, among them Platoon and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Latest work
Full filmography (13)- 2019
- 2012
- 2004
Land of Plenty
Jimmy
- 2004
- 1996
Things I Never Told You
Steve
- 1993
Super Mario Bros.
Spike Koopa
- 1989
- 1987
Where to watch Richard Edson
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1986
- 1987
- 2004
- 1986
- 1989
- 1986
- 1985
- 2019
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Richard Edson films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Platoon 1986
- Do the Right Thing 1989
- Good morning, Vietnam 1987
- Howard the Duck 1986
- Starsky & Hutch 2004
Has worked with
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Charlie Sheen 3 films together Platoon, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and 1 more
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John Turturro 2 films together Do the Right Thing and Desperately Seeking Susan
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Forest Whitaker 2 films together Platoon and Good morning, Vietnam
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Giancarlo Esposito 2 films together Do the Right Thing and Desperately Seeking Susan
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Jeffrey Jones 2 films together Howard the Duck and Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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John Lurie 2 films together Desperately Seeking Susan and Stranger than Paradise
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Richard Portnow 2 films together Good morning, Vietnam and Desperately Seeking Susan
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Frank Prinzi 2 films together Do the Right Thing and Stranger than Paradise
Questions about Richard Edson
How old is Richard Edson?
Richard Edson is 72 years old: born on 1 January 1954 in Nueva York.
What are the best Richard Edson films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Richard Edson films are Platoon (1986, 8.4), Do the Right Thing (1989, 8.2) and Good morning, Vietnam (1987, 7.4).
How many films and TV shows has Richard Edson been in?
MovieNCo lists 13 films for Richard Edson, from Stranger than Paradise (1984) to Three from Hell (2019).
What is Richard Edson's star sign?
Richard Edson is a Capricorn: born on 1 January.











