Brian Edwards

Philadelphia born and raised Brian Edwards is an up-and-coming actor now based in New York City. He is a graduate of the Maggie Flanigan Studio Conservatory, has trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and studied with the likes of Anthony Vincent Bova, Eric Morris and Robert X Modica. With roles in HBO's award-winning drama series "The Wire," CBS soap opera "As The World Turns" and 2007 biographical drama crime film "American Gangster"-as well as numerous independent films and plays-he has come a long way since attending his first acting class at Bowie State University. Edwards recalls, "I was so nervous my leg was shaking uncontrollably the entire time I was performing the monologue. I was convinced I was going to pass out." Nonetheless, he persevered, caught the acting bug and hasn't looked back since. In addition, Edwards has performed in "Month 2 Month," which was named Best Drama in the New York Downtown Feature Film Festival, and received more kudos: Award of Excellence from