Edwin Lee Gibson

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Edwin Lee Gibson is an American actor, best known for his role as Ebraheim in the FX on Hulu television series The Bear .

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Early life and education

Gibson grew up in the South Park neighborhood of Houston. [1] He first began pursuing acting at the age of 16, when he appeared in a production of The Wiz , portraying The Tinman. Gibson graduated from Empire State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts, and received a Master of Fine Arts from Point Park University. [2] He also attended Texas Southern University, studying math and theatre. [1]

Career

From 1998 to 2006, Gibson would teach musical theatre in Rye, New York. [3] He began performing on stage, receiving an Obie Award in 2006 for his performance in The Seven. [4] Gibson would make guest appearances in television series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , Shameless and Fargo . [3] [5] He would be cast in The Bear in October 2021. [6] Alongside his castmates, Gibson would win the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. [7] In 2022, he appeared as Bill Russell in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty . [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 Mom and Dad Mr. Hall
Marshall Bartender
2024 She Taught Love Kevin Waters
2026 Air Bud Returns JackFilming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Law & Order Ben Robinson1 episode
2014 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Orton Freeman2 episodes
2016 Shameless Able-Bodied Person #11 episode
2017 Downward Dog Trendy Guy1 episode
2017 Chicago P.D. Milton1 episode
2019 Proven Innocent Omar Blackwell1 episode
2020 Fargo Happy Halloway2 episodes
2022–2023 Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Bill Russell 2 episodes
2022–present The Bear EbraheimRecurring role (seasons 1-3)
Main role (season 4)
2023–2024 Unprisoned FoxRecurring role

References

  1. 1 2 Goldman, Jessica (April 8, 2024). "TSU Honors Edwin Lee Gibson With Award for Distinguished Achievement in Acting". Houston Press . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Edwin Lee Gibson '12: Finding fame on "The Bear"". Empire State University . August 19, 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 Hessekiel, Sophie (January 11, 2024). "Arts Center Teacher Is a Regular on 'The Bear'". The Rye Record. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "2006 Obie Award winners announced". New York Theatre Guide. May 16, 2006. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  5. ↑ Schager, Nick (November 22, 2020). "Fargo recap: Life in wartime". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (October 21, 2021). "FX Comedy Pilot The Bear Gets Series Order; Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Abby Elliott, More Join Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Complete list of winners at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards". Associated Press . February 24, 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  8. ↑ De Mesa Laranas, Gina (August 20, 2022). "The Bear Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in the FX Drama Series". Collider. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
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