Edie Gathegi is not only an actor in theater and cinema, he also took part in a number of works on television. Many know him for the role of Laurent in the movie "Twilight", namely in the second part of the popular film franchise.
Biography
He was born in Kenya, namely in Nairobi, but spent his childhood in the state of California, the city of Albany. He is not the only child in the family; he has an older brother and a younger sister.
While studying at the University of California, he was passionate about basketball, but, unfortunately, this activity had to be stopped. Edie Gategi injured his knee and was forbidden to play.
Therefore, he decided to engage in acting. In 2005 he graduated from art school and began playing in the theater.
Edie Gathegi: filmography
The series "CSI: Miami" was the first experience of an actor on television. The picture was released in 2002, it tells about the crimes and the group of young specialists who are investigating them. Miami is not only a heavenly place, but also a dangerous one, where a large number of strange murders take place.
After some time, the second series is released called Veronica Mars. We are talking about a schoolgirl who works as a detective in the walls of the school and helps her friends out. The father of the main character is a former police sheriff who began his career as a private investigator, and Veronika helps him in everything.
In 2007, the thriller "The Fifth Patient" from director Amir Mann was released, where Edi Gategi played the role of Darudi. The whole plot is built around one patient who has lost his memory. He is in a hospital in Africa, he is constantly being watched. The patient tries to escape, but after his attempt, the observation only intensifies.
For the role of Chiz, he was approved in the 2007 film "Farewell, baby, goodbye." The film was directed by Ben Affleck, best known for his role as Batman. The film is about a little girl at the age of four, she disappeared without a trace, attempts to find her come to naught, and then completely stop. Her aunt, not knowing what to do next, hires two detectives to search. But when they get down to business, previously unknown facts come up that jeopardize not only their reputation, but also their lives.
Conclusion
Edie Gathegi is an excellent actor who is known for his many works in theater, cinema and television, he has more than fifty works on his account (from 2002 to the present).
Of the last films with his participation, it is worth noting the 2016 start-up series known to many, where he played Ronald. The picture tells of an idea that three different people are involved in. Family drama and crime investigation are interwoven here.