Eddie Baroo, born Edmund, entered the world on September 25th, 1968, in Geelong, Australia. This accomplished singer and guitarist brought his unique talent to the forefront by fronting the band Stodgewood.
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to form Buggertoe records, which saw the release of CDs that received critical acclaim both domestically and internationally. In 1997, Eddie signed with the Cherry Red label in the UK, releasing three CDs for Manchester United Football Club - The Greatest Soccer Album of All Time, Red Anthems, and Football Crazy #3.
After a rewarding career in the music industry, garnering publishing deals, worldwide releases, television appearances, and independent chart success, Eddie made the transition into acting at the age of 30. His first role came from ABC's Something in the Air, followed by guest roles on popular Australian TV dramas such as Blue Heelers, Stingers, Underbelly, Rush, Beaconsfield, Fat Tony & Co., and Killing Time.
Eddie's first film break came when he was cast in Ghostrider alongside Nicholas Cage and Eva Mendes. He later landed the role of 'Bull' in Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia, alongside Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Throughout his career, he has been a staunch advocate for first-time director/low-budget feature films, appearing in Patrick Hughes' RED HILL, Kasimir Burgess' Fell, Save Your Legs, My Year Without Sex, Summer Coda, and Crawlspace, a Sci-Fi action thriller that he co-wrote with Justin Dix.
In 2015, Eddie can be seen in Julius Avery's debut feature Son of a Gun, alongside Ewan McGregor and Brenton Thwaites. Three other films slated for release are Sucker, Now Add Honey, and Downriver. Eddie is currently writing the Sci-Fi action adventure SONS OF LIGHT screenplay.
Eddie is a devoted father to his four children, Molly, Bailey, Harry, and Teishe. Their early childhood pictures have been turned into distinctive tattoo work that adorns his arms and chest. In 2014, after 21 years of retirement, Stodgewood was coaxed to reform for The Mane Event, a fund-raiser concert to create awareness for Mental Health.
