Dean Edwards

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 and taught classes in stand-up comedy technique. 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 Will... more

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 and taught classes in stand-up comedy technique. 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. Edwards did not get much stage time in his two seasons on SNL. He left in 2003 at the end of Season 28. Edwards has also appeared on The Sopranos and has done voice acting for Celebrity Deathmatch. He also has a cameo in Spider-Man 3. Recently, Edwards was hired as a staff-writer for Dailycomedy.com, a site where professional and amateur comedians post new jokes frequently. Edwards just completed the feature film Goyband, starring with Adam Pascal,... less