Ed has spent many years honing his craft at the prestigious Playhouse West in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. His extensive training has allowed him to share the stage with notable actors such as James Franco and Ashley Judd in the longest-running play in the nation, "Welcome Home Soldier", a poignant tribute to Vietnam Veterans.
Ed's passion for independent filmmaking has led him to take on a wide range of roles in numerous projects, including the critically acclaimed films "Turning Point" alongside Ernie Hudson and Joe Estevez, and "Fear, Love, and Agoraphobia" with Lori Petty. He has also produced several films, including the notable "RED" starring Jim Parrick, and has recently made his directorial debut with the short film "Password".
Ed is deeply committed to thoroughly researching each role and is a strong advocate for the importance of the rehearsal process. For his role in "Welcome Home", he traveled to the USC research facility, Flatworld, where he used virtual reality headsets to recreate real-time war conditions for therapy sessions. This experience was featured in an article in the New Yorker magazine. Ed has played several military roles in independent films and has become involved with organizations supporting those serving, including Soldier's Angels.
One of Ed's favorite quotes from the renowned Sanford Meisner is: "Being an actor was never supposed to be about fame and money. Being an actor is a religious calling because you've been given the ability, the gift, to inspire humanity."
Born in New Jersey, Ed is one of six siblings. In his free time, he volunteers teaching adults with mental and physical challenges, helping the homeless, and is the sponsor of a child from the Ngoenga School for Tibetan Handicapped Children in India.
Ed is drawn to working with like-minded individuals who understand the importance of leaving their egos at the door to engage in a collaborative creative process.
