Biography
Whether he was playing a physician with perfect bedside manners, a goofy college nerd, or a charming naval aviator, Anthony Edwards always delivered performances that were full of wit, warmth and genuine emotion that even the most jaded viewer could not resist. After he ingratiated himself as one of Hollywood's loveable, go-to geeks in films such as the classic teen comedy "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982), "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984), …
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Career Milestones
| Toured California one summer as part of Santa Barbara Youth Theatre's production of "Peter Pan" | ||
1981 | TV acting debut "The Killing of Randy Webster" (CBS) | |
1982 | Feature acting debut, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" | |
1982 | TV series debut as regular, "It Takes Two" (ABC) playing the son of Patty Duke Astin and Richard Crenna | |
1984 | First leading role in a feature, the comedy "Revenge of the Nerds" | |
1986 | Breakthrough role as Maverick's (played by Tom Cruise) loyal sidekick Goose in "Top Gun" | |
1987 | Reprised role as Gilbert for "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" | |
1988 | Appeared as a terminally ill patient in "Hawks" alongside Timothy Dalton | |
1990 | Co-starred in "Downtown" with Penelope Ann Miller and Forest Whitaker | |
1992 | Cast in a recurring role on the CBS series, "Northern Exposure" | |
1994 | Feature directing debut, "Charlie's Ghost Story" | |
1994 | Played the regular role of Dr. Mark Greene on the NBC medical drama "ER"; also directed several episodes; earned four consecutive Emmy nominations from 1995-1998 for Outstanding Lead Actor | |
1997 | Co-executive produced and starred in the romantic comedy "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (released theatrically in 1999) | |
1997 | Formed production company, Aviator; signed three-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. | |
1998 | Appeared in the ensemble of "Playing By Heart" | |
2001 | Produced the Showtime original program "My Louisiana Sky" | |
2004 | Played Julianne Moore's husband in the thriller "The Forgotten" | |
2004 | Starred in "Thunderbirds" which is based on the cult British television show from the 1960s; directed by Jonathan Frakes | |
2007 | Played a San Francisco detective in David Fincher's serial killer thriller "Zodiac" | |
2008 | Reprised the role of Dr. Greene (in flashback scenes) during the 15th and final season of "ER" (NBC) | |
2009 | Played Uma Thurman's absent-minded husband in the indie comedy, "Motherhood" | |
2010 | Appeared in the coming-of-age drama "Flipped," based on Wendelin Van Draanen's novel of the same name | |
2010 | Executive produced the HBO biopic "Temple Grandin," starring Claire Danes as Temple Grandin | |
Awards
1995 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in ER |
1995 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1995 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
1996 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in ER |
1996 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor For a Drama Series in ER |
1996 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1996 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
1997 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in ER |
1997 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1997 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1997 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
1998 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in ER |
1998 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1998 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
2000 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
2001 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in ER |
2001 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in ER |
2010 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made For Television Movie in Temple Grandin |