Name: Anthony Edwards
Date of Birth: 19 July 1962 Nominated as "Best Actor" by Cable Ace for his part in "Sexual Healing" (2006). Named as "Favorite Male Television Performer in a Series" by the People's Choice Awards. Nominated for best actor by the Viewers for Quality Television. Is an honorary board member of Access Theatre, a repertory acting company comprised of disabled artists. A documentary he directed about this group has received several awards and is being distributed in high schools around the United States. ... Grew up and went to school with Eric Stoltz. Had a relationship with Meg Ryan [1986-1987]. Graduated from University of Southern California with a BA in drama [1986 - 88] Attended San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California and graduated in 1980 (as stated on wall of fame plaque in auditorium). Has four children: Son Bailey (born June 1, 1994), daughters Esme and Wallis born (September 1, 2000) and daughter, Poppy (born March 15, 2002) with wife Jeanine Lobell. His wife, Jeanine Lobell, is a respected & renowned make-up artist who also founded the Stila cosmetics line. When he was a teenager, studied ballet with his childhood friend Eric Stoltz in Santa Barbara, California, so that "they could meet girls." Was raised in "The Riviera", Santa Barbara's answer to Beverly Hills. His family belonged to the Riviera Country Club. Has a cat named Nitro. At 16, he appeared in dozens of plays Is currently on the Board of Cure For Autism Now Foundation. Is a longtime friend of Aimee Mann. Owns his production company, Aviator Films As a teenager he collected James Taylor's and Styx's tapes/records. On an episode of "ER" (1994), he sang a song made popular by the rock group Styx, "Come Sail Away," when his TV wife gave birth to a baby girl. In real-life, growing up as a teenager, he was a big fan of Styx. Moved to Manhattan, New York, in 2002 Spends every Thanksgiving with Helen Hunt. Honda Civic was his very first car. Was approached by Michael Crichton (author of "Jurassic Park") and producer John Wells to star in a two-hour pilot called "ER" (1994) after playing a lawyer in The Client (1994). Plays basketball with friend George Clooney, who also co-starred with him on "ER" (1994). Had lived on the same street that Lily Tomlin, Nicolas Cage and Patricia Arquette resided on. Had watched every single Gene Kelly musical, which led him to becoming "a song and dance man". Is a big fan of race car driving. Is a big fan of "South Park" (1997). Is good friends with James Garner. Left his role in the 8th season of "ER" (1994) to spend more time with his family. Co-star, Noah Wyle did the same in the 10th season (though he has returned sporadically since). Named "The Sexiest Man" in a prime-time series [1997]. His grandfather designed Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s. His parents wouldn't allow him to watch prime-time TV as a teenager. Driver of Pace Car at 84th Indianapolis 500, May 28, 2000. Attended Santa Barbara Jr. High with Kathleen Wilhoite who co-starred in several episodes of "ER" (1994) as "Chloe Lewis". Read more Anthony Edwards movies (actor)User Comments |
