Edward X. Young's academic background is a testament to his diverse interests and skills. He has studied film & television production, acting, and journalism at Seton Hall University, as well as acting and stage directing at Brookdale College, business administration at Monmouth University, and film production at New York University.
As a member of the R.I.S.K. Improvisational Theatre Group, Edward honed his acting skills under the guidance of Fabir Rodriguez-Ammirato. He has performed on-stage in numerous productions in the New York Metropolitan Area, including "Amadeus," "Dracula," "Children of a Lesser God," "True West," "The Boys Next Door," and "Modigliani." Additionally, he has worked as a director, staging productions of "Waiting for Godot," "Hurlyburly," "Lunchtime," and "Wait Until Dark."
In the late 1970s through the early 1990s, Edward was an integral part of the Downtown New York City art scene. He befriended members of Johnny Thunders' band The Heartbreakers, Walter Lure's band The Waldos, and Church Pills. He also worked as the publicity manager for the band The Suave Elbows, which featured musicians Christopher Clunie and Marty Byk.
After a decade-long hiatus from the performing arts, Edward relocated to New Hampshire to raise a family and work as a journalist. He eventually relaunched his acting career, appearing in the radio play "The Death Guard," which was co-produced and directed by Kate Linaker (aka Kate Phillips). He then joined the Greenville Shakespeare Festival in Greenville, New Hampshire.
In 2007, Edward returned to the New York metro area, where he joined the Celtic Theatre Company in residence at Seton Hall University, his alma mater. His recent work as an actor has focused on genre horror features.
Edward has also worked on numerous experimental film and video projects as director, writer, editor, animator, and make-up special effects artist. His early collaborative efforts include numerous short film subjects produced in partnership with Daniel Acon.
