Eric Edwards has gained recognition on the big screen and on television, in live theater, and on the stand-up comedy circuit, working non-stop in all four mediums. In fact, in one year, Eric co-starred in two feature films, one television movie, and an original one-man show, all while simultaneously continuing as an active member and teacher of ...
Debate for the University of Arizona, from 1986 to 1989, His debate partner was David Gorosh.
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Coached at Salpointe High School in Tucson, AZ. While attending and debating for the University of Arizona. He qualified 3 people for the National Forensics Tournament.
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Let a young Jamie Kennedy, sleep on his couch for a few days when Jamie was struggling.
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Is good friends with Mike Barker (American Dad).
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Was discovered by Andrew "Dice" Clay at the Comedy Store. Andrew audition him in the outside bar. Andrew took him on Tour with him in 1992.
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Was discovered by Laura Matook (a friend of casting Director Valerie McCaffrey)at the Kinko's on Riverside and Pass in Burbank around Midnight. Laura looked at Eric's resume. And wrote a referral note on a post it, telling Valerie McCaffrey to audition him for anything she had. Valerie brought him in for Problem Child 2. Eric originally read for a small part of the Mover, but was then audition for the part of Murph (the Bully of the 6th grade). Eric was age 24.
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Is a staff member and teacher at Playhouse West, North Hollywood, CA.
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Was a Groomsman at Sherri Shepherd first Wedding.
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Is a Black Belt in Kaju Kempo Karate, Brown belt in Okinawan Kempo and Weapons, A Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu jitsu (Street Sports). Studied JKD from Cass Magda. Still trains in Brazilian Jiu jitsu when he is not injured.
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Use to drive Jamie Kennedy, Danny Woodburn, Bill Torres, and other stand up comics to gigs in a Van from his day job at Klasky/Csupo. Klasky/Csupo finally took the Van away from Eric after they realized how much mileage he was putting on it.
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Graduated from the University of Arizona.
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Lost 210 pounds with help from a personal trainer.
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