Jason Gedrick is an American actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. His journey began as an extra in films such as Bad Boys (1983) and Risky Business (1983). He then landed roles in various movies, including The Heavenly Kid (1985),Iron Eagle (1986),and Born on the Fourth of July (1989).
Gedrick's breakthrough came with the 1995 television series Murder One, where he played the role of Neil Avedon, a bad-boy actor accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl. The show was a huge success and ran for two seasons. However, due to network concerns, the second season featured smaller cases, and the show was eventually canceled.
Following Murder One, Gedrick appeared in several TV movies and series, including The Third Twin (1997),EZ Streets (1996),and Falcone (2000). Although none of these projects were major successes, he continued to work in the industry, taking on roles in shows like The Beast (2001) and Boomtown (2002).
In 2003, Gedrick played Andrew Luster, a notorious rapist, in a Lifetime movie based on his trial. He then starred alongside Luke Perry and Lana Parrilla in the NBC series Windfall (2006). Gedrick also appeared in the A&E original movie Kings of South Beach (2007) alongside Donnie Wahlberg.
In addition to his film and television work, Gedrick has also had a recurring role in the ABC series Desperate Housewives (2007-2008),playing the new love interest at Scavo's Pizzeria. Throughout his career, Gedrick has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a wide range of roles in various genres.
