Jason Gedrick: Summary

Recent Role:: John Parks on Lie to Me

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 2-7-1965

Birthplace:: Chicago, IL

Birth Name:: Jason Michael Gedroic

On February 7, 1965, Jason Gedrick was born in Cook County Hospital. He moved around a bit as a child, beginning in northwest suburban Mount Prospect and then later the Uptown neighborhood. When his parents divorced, he stayed with his mother, living in Chicago while his older siblings, Joel and Dawn, stayed with their father. Eventually, Jason graduated from Gordon Technical High School (1982) and completed one year, as a business major, at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. His undiagnosed dyslexia made school a bit more difficult and Jason took a gamble to pursue acting full time.

In California, Jason's career began in uncredited roles in Bad Boys and Risky Business. Two years later, in 1985, he hit lead role status in The Heavenly Kid and Iron Eagle, returning for the latter's sequel for a scant, uncredited 6 minutes. He starred in a handful of other films but came back into a meatier role in a meatier film, Backdraft. Following his success in the 1980s, Jason then gained some television stardom, in the 1990s and 2000s, but unfortunately never for more than one season as each series was shortlived. He worked in Class of 96, Murder One, EZ Streets, Falcone, Boomtown, Windfall, and Kings of South Beach. He has also guest starred in various other television series, cementing his sex symbol status as Ally Mcbeal's carwash guy and most recently Lynette Scavo's dalliance. Jason has also continued to star in various television movies, from lovable roles in films like Hidden Places, to Mafioso characters in The Last Don I and II, to murderous men like The Third Twin. On a personal level, Jason has been married and, though divorced, is a father of three sons, Jian, Ty, and Garrett. On February 7, 1965, Jason Gedrick was born in Cook County Hospital. He moved around a bit as a child, beginning in northwest suburban Mount Prospect and then later the Uptown neighborhood. When his parents divorced, he stayed with his mother, living in Chicago while his older siblings, Joel and Dawn, stayed with their father. Eventually, Jason graduated from Gordon Technical High...

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littletex2
member since: Jul 11, 2007
Jason has great acting abilities, as well as, charming looks! ...Continue »
In the roles he's played, even as a bad guy, he has a charming and sensual personality. I wonder why he has not been offered any major film roles? In my opinion he is just as good an actor as pretty boy Brad Pitt, and baby face, Leonardo De Caprio!

I would love to be on a beach in hawaii or tahiti or even cozumel with this georgeous man, sipping mai tai's or margaritas! Joy
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07/10/07 01:51pm | report abuse
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supercin721
member since: Jul 28, 2005
Under valued! ...Continue »
Ok...So Jason Gedrick isn't the most talented or at least we haven't seen him spread his wings because he isn't given the opportunity. He always plays the same part. He's the quiet, dark, strong, leader...brooding and sexy. He hasn't really played anything else. Still, he's great in this role and he can succeed. Unfortunately, his shows don't. They barely last a season, if that. His films, as of late, are few and far between. He's usually relegated to some small made for tv movie that is just bad. I don't understand why. He's attractive and has got his role down. When The Last Don came out, I was sure he was on his way. I was sure he could resurrect his teen idolness and become an adult actor but it's been difficult for him. Hopefully, with his recent stints on A&E and Desperate Housewives, we can see him on tv again.
04/15/07 09:53pm | report abuse
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youngestone
member since: Jun 12, 2006
Jason's star is on the rise; especially with his new series "Windfall" on NBC... ...Continue »
I have seen Jason in several of his movies, made-for-tv movies and tv shows and have always thought he was a top performer. After watching the pilot episode of "Windfall", I was even further impressed with his acting abilities. He made his character convincing, compelling and intriguing. I don't think he has received the credit or the choice roles he is deserving of. Hopefully, this new series will bring him the attention that will offer him more options for better roles. I would like to see more of him, whether that is in movies or the continuation of this series.
06/11/06 11:52am | report abuse
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JPPT1974
member since: Nov 2, 2005
Give him a show that will last long! ...Continue »
Before Eric Close hit it big in "Without a Trace"
He starred in a bunch of failed tv shows that
Were good but little watched by the audience. This seems to
Be the fate of Jason Gedrick. How many shows has he starred on that were good but didn't have the viewership?
Great actor who deserves a chance to really hit it big like Eric Close has done!
06/09/06 10:15pm | report abuse
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liberty21
member since: Dec 3, 2005
I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ...Continue »
I want to say to all Jason`s fans that they have good taste:) I love HIM very very much he is my ideal .. You are the most handsome person i have ever seen during these 6 years. Unfortunately I have seen few of your films its rather difficult to find them in Armenia but whatever i saw i liked it very much ... I loved u in Last Don and 2 or 3 years ago i used to watch it almost every day for your handsome face ...
I wish u all the best and good luck ...
I love u very much *********************
12/03/05 07:03am | report abuse