Anthony Edwards

Actor[6]

What is Anthony Edwards known for?

Anthony Charles Edwards, a renowned American actor, director and producer, was born on July 19, 1962 in Santa Barbara, California. After graduating from San Marcos High School in 1980, Edwards pursued his passion for acting which he discovered in his local theater community. He initially attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in England as a scholarship student and later studied theatre at the University of Southern California. However, by 19, the budding actor decided to leave college due to the promising acting opportunities he was being offered.

Edwards first gained widespread recognition for his role as LTJG Nick "Goose" Bradshaw in the 1986 film 'Top Gun', co-starring with Tom Cruise. One of his most memorable characters was Dr. Mark Greene on the TV series 'ER', a role he played from the series premiere in 1994 to the end of the eighth season in 2002. This role not only introduced him to directing but also earned him $35 million for three seasons, making him one of the highest-paid actors on television.

For his exemplary work on 'ER', Edwards garnered multiple accolades including a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV series, two Screen Actor's Guild Awards and four consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations. His other notable appearances include films and TV series like 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', 'Top Gun', 'Zodiac', 'Gotcha!', 'Miracle Mile', 'Revenge of the Nerds', 'Planes', 'Northern Exposure' and 'Designated Survivor'.

Even though not all of his work met with overwhelming success, Edwards has always remained appreciated for his commitment to his roles. For instance, his 2010 movie 'Motherhood' set the record for the biggest box office bomb in British cinema history, but Edwards took the disappointment in stride.

Edwards also had a reunion with fellow Top Gun actor Val Kilmer when he lent his voice to one of the fighter jets in Disneytoon Studios' film 'Planes.'

Off the camera, Edwards is a dedicated family man who took some time off his career to raise his children, fully leveraging the financial freedom he earned from his 'ER' salary. From in front of the camera to behind it, and from the theatrical stage to home, Anthony Edwards has indeed made his mark in more ways than one.