Richard Edson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 40
- on screen
- 1984–2025
- box office
- $180M
- average score
- 30
- Born
- January 1, 1954 (age 72)
- Birthplace
- New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Musician
- Years active
- 1979-present
The Best Richard Edson Movies
The films of Richard Edson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Good Morning, Vietnam (1988) leads with $124M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $124M Good Morning, Vietnam 1988 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $20.9M Super Mario Bros. 1993 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $17M Jury Duty 1995 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $7.96M Strange Days 1995 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $3.58M Tougher Than Leather 1988 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $2.45M Stranger Than Paradise 1984 · Drama
Richard Edson's Career in Numbers
Richard Edson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Richard Edson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Stranger Than Paradise (1984) to The Code (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Richard Edson Movies by Decade
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 19
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Richard Edson's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Richard Edson Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 5
- Crime 4
- Thriller 3
- Romance 3
- Documentary 2
- Fantasy 2
- Action 2
- Horror 1
- Tv movie 1
Drama is the genre Richard Edson has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Richard Edson Career Milestones
- First film
- Stranger Than Paradise 1984
- Biggest box office hit
- Good Morning, Vietnam $124M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- 3 from Hell Movie Echo Score 30
- Newest film
- The Code 2025
Richard Edson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Richard Edson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 30. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Richard Edson Movies as an Actor
36- 2025
The Code as Jay's Dad · Drama - 2019
3 from Hell as Carlos Perro · Horror Worldwide box office: $2.3M Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2018
Burning Shadow as Ronald · Thriller - 2016
Where is Rocky II? as Ted Simmons (segment: "Monument One") · Documentary - 2014
Dark Hearts as Ravetti · Drama - 2009
The Smell of Success as Nelly the Nose · Comedy - 2008
Columbus Day as Manny · Crime - 2004
Frankenfish as Roland · Tv movie - 2000
Desperate But Not Serious as Screenwriter · Comedy - 2000
Cement as Robbo · Crime Worldwide box office: $12.9K - 1999
Thick as Thieves as Danny · Crime - 1999
Purgatory as Euripides · Fantasy - 1998
Lulu on the Bridge as Dave Reilly · Romance - 1996
An Occasional Hell as Rodney Gillen · Thriller - 1996
Wedding Bell Blues as Tom · Comedy Worldwide box office: $44.1K - 1996
Scorpion Spring as Lem Wells · Drama - 1996
Things I Never Told You as Steve · Romance - 1995 Strange Days Action Worldwide box office: $7.96M
- 1995
Destiny Turns on the Radio as Gage · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $1.18M - 1995 Jury Duty as Skeets · Comedy Worldwide box office: $17M
- 1994
Motorcycle Gang as Volker · Action - 1993
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman as Tony · Sci-Fi - 1993
Love, Cheat & Steal as Billy Quayle · Thriller - 1993 Super Mario Bros. Adventure Worldwide box office: $20.9M
- 1993
Joey Breaker as Joey Breaker · Comedy - 1993
What About Me as Nick · Drama - 1992
Crossing the Bridge as Mitchell · Drama Worldwide box office: $480K - 1991
Eyes of an Angel as Goon · Drama - 1991
Fourth Story as Mechanic · Drama - 1989
Bloodhounds of Broadway as Johnny Crackow · Romance Worldwide box office: $43.7K - 1988
The Chair as Riot Leader · Mystery - 1988 Tougher Than Leather as Bernie Carteez · Crime Worldwide box office: $3.58M
- 1988 Good Morning, Vietnam Biography Worldwide box office: $124M
- 1987
Walker as Turley · Drama - 1984 Stranger Than Paradise Drama Worldwide box office: $2.45M
- 1984
Kino ’84: The Making of Jim Jarmusch as Interviewee · Documentary
Richard Edson in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Richard Edson?
Richard Edson was born in New Rochelle, New York, U.S. in 1954 and is 72 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Richard Edson is a multifaceted artist from America, known for his work as an actor and musician. Born on January 1, 1954, he embarked on his career in 1979. Initially, his talent surfaced in the music industry. He was among the founding members of 'The Alterboys', a San Francisco art rock band. In this band, Edson proved his dexterity by playing both drums and trumpet. His association with music deepened when he became the original drummer for 'Sonic Youth' from 1981 to 1982. Simultaneously, he played drums for 'Konk'. His affinity for music did not sway only towards playing instruments as he also contributed to the music of 'The Offs' as a trumpet player.
After his fruitful journey in music, Edson stepped into acting. His first appearance was in Jim Jarmusch's cult film Stranger Than Paradise, playing the character 'Eddie'. His versatility shined as he portrayed a wide array of characters; playing everything from a parking garage attendant in Ferris Bueller's Day Off to a gambler in Eight Men Out. Not limiting himself to movies, he also made appearances in TV Series such as The Adventures of Pete & Pete and Shannon's Deal. His most recent performance was in 2019's 3 From Hell.
Who Richard Edson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Richard Edson shares the most films with. Fisher Stevens comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Danny Trejo (3).
Richard Edson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Richard Edson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Richard Edson been in?
Richard Edson is credited on 40 films, from 1984 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Richard Edson's highest-grossing movie?
Good Morning, Vietnam (1988) is Richard Edson's biggest box office hit, with $124M worldwide, ahead of Super Mario Bros. (1993) ($20.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Richard Edson's movies have made $180M.
Richard Edson's biggest hits What is the best Richard Edson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Richard Edson's best-rated film is 3 from Hell (2019) with a score of 30.
Best Richard Edson movies, ranked How old is Richard Edson?
Richard Edson is 72 years old, born on January 1, 1954 in New Rochelle, New York, U.S..
What is Richard Edson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Richard Edson's filmography is The Code (2025), in the role of Jay's Dad.
Who does Richard Edson work with most often?
Richard Edson shares the most films with Fisher Stevens (3 films), Danny Trejo (3 films) and Roger Guenveur Smith (3 films).
The Best Richard Edson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 40 credits.
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