Biography

Eddie King recently wrapped shooting Lilly, starring the incomparable Patricia Clarkson, directed by Rachel Feldman for a 2023 release. Other recent film work includes, American Animals with Barry Keoghan and Alice, staring Common and Kiki Palmer. Eddie has collaborated extensively with filmmaker/actor Ray McKinnon, starring in McKinnon's Oscar® winning short, The Accountant, and McKinnon's first feature, Chrystal, starring Billy Bob Thornton. Eddie appeared in The Civil War mini-series, North and South and also Queen, The Class of '61, In the Heat of the Night and Savannah. A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University, Eddie has been acting for over forty years. Early years were spent primarily in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The Alliance Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, Horizon Theatre, Seven Stages and The Theatre on the Square were his stomping grounds. Notable leading roles were in the Southern Premiers of, The Heidi Chronicles, Blue Window, Mass Appeal, A Walk in the Woods and The Boys Next Door. Eddie was a founder of The Georgia Ensemble Theatre with the late Bob Farley and created, Late Night Rock-n-Roll Theatre at Theatrical Outfit. He also toured with The Phone Booth Theatre Co., performing original works by the company throughout town squares in Europe. In addition to his acting credits, Eddie has directed many plays throughout the United States. Eddie and his wife Jennifer are preparing to be empty nesters as they move through life with their two children in Southern California.
- IMDb mini biography by: Edgar King