Dean Edwards
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| Born | July 30, 1970 The Bronx, New York |
Dean Edwards (born July 30, 1970) is a stand-up comedian and actor. Born in The Bronx, New York, he is a veteran of the United States National Guard. He developed a reputation for working clean[clarification needed] and taught classes in stand-up comedy technique.
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[edit] Saturday Night Live
In 2001, Edwards joined the cast of Saturday Night Live as a featured performer. He developed several impressions, including Michael Jackson, Wayne Brady, Chris Tucker, Don Cheadle, Colin Powell, Serena Williams, Nipsey Russell, Grace Jones, Randy Jackson, Redman, Denzel Washington, and Billy Ocean.[1] Edwards did not get much stage time in his two seasons on SNL. He left in 2003 at the end of Season 28.
[edit] Other appearances
Edwards has also appeared on The Sopranos and has done voice acting for Celebrity Deathmatch. He also has a cameo in Spider-Man 3.[2]
Edwards just completed the feature film Goyband, starring with Adam Pascal, Amy Davidson, Cris Judd, Tovah Feldshuh, Tibor Feldman and Natasha Lyonne.[citation needed]
Edwards also has done voice work for the read-aloud audiobook version of Max Brooks' World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War.
[edit] Writing
Edwards was hired as a staff-writer for Dailycomedy.com, a site where professional and amateur comedians post new jokes frequently.
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