Jason Gedrick
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Jason Gedrick is an American actor best known for his roles in the television series Murder One and Boomtown, as well as the motion picture Iron Eagle. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and began his acting career as an extra in films such as Risky Business and Bad Boys.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 7 Feb, 1965
- Age
- 55 yrs
- Occupations
- Television actor
Film actor
Actor
Screenwriter
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Chicago
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Net Worth 2021
- 1.5 million
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Breakthrough Film Roles
Gedrick gained recognition with roles in films like The Heavenly Kid, directed by Michael Hoffman, and the popular 1986 action film Iron Eagle, which led to a subsequent credited appearance in Iron Eagle II. He continued his film career with roles in Rooftops, Born on the Fourth of July, Crossing the Bridge, and Backdraft.
Transition to Television
Expanding into television, Gedrick began taking on significant roles in series such as Sweet Justice and Class of '96. In 1994, he appeared in the television film The Force alongside Kim Delaney and Yasmine Bleeth.
Murder One and Rise to Prominence
Gedrick solidified his television career with a leading role in the series Murder One by Steven Bochco. He portrayed Neil Avedon, a troubled actor accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl. The critically acclaimed series featured a strong ensemble cast, including Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Dylan Baker, Patricia Clarkson, and Stanley Tucci. Although a second season was produced, network concerns and lower ratings led to changes in the show's format, shifting from a single case to multiple unconnected cases.
