Edward X. Young Movies, TV Series

Edward X. Young is a multifaceted talent with extensive training in film and theater. He pursued studies in film and television production, acting, and journalism at Seton Hall University, furthering his education in acting and stage direction at Brookdale College, and business administration at Mon... Read moremouth University. His film production skills were refined at New York University. Young developed his improvisational abilities as a key member of the R.I.S.K. Improvisational Theatre Group, guided by Fabir Rodriguez-Ammirato.

In his early career, Young showcased his acting prowess in various productions across the New York Metropolitan Area, appearing in notable plays such as "Amadeus," "Dracula," "Children of a Lesser God," "True West," "The Boys Next Door," and "Modigliani." He also took on directing roles, helming productions like "Waiting for Godot," "Hurlyburly," "Lunchtime," and "Wait Until Dark."

During his time in the vibrant Downtown New York City art scene from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, Young immersed himself in punk music culture, connecting with influential bands including Johnny Thunders' The Heartbreakers and Walter Lure's The Waldos. He served as the publicity manager for The Suave Elbows, collaborating with musicians Christopher Clunie and Marty Byk.

After a decade-long hiatus spent raising a family in New Hampshire and working as a journalist, Young returned to acting with a role in the radio adaptation of "The Death Guard," co-produced by Kate Linaker. He became a member of the Greenville Shakespeare Festival before moving back to the New York area in 2007, where he joined the Celtic Theatre Company at his alma mater. Recently, Young has concentrated on genre horror films while also contributing to numerous experimental film projects as a director, writer, and special effects artist, often collaborating with Daniel Acon.