Eddie Gassergi is a talented Kenyan-born actor and producer who has a career spanning more than two decades, appearing in countless films and television shows, captivating audiences with his unique performances.
From his work in the popular TV seriesHouse of Representatives MD” to his recentstart up” and “The Last Thing He Wanted,” Edi has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Edi Mue Gathegi
- Date of Birth: March 10, 1979
- Age: 45
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
- Nationality: Kenyan-American
- Occupation: Actor, producer
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch
- Parents: John N’Gathe Gathegi (father), Mary Wanjiru Gathegi (mother)
- Siblings: Two brothers, one sister
- Spouse: Adriana Marinescu
- Children: None
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Eddie Gassegi, 45, was born in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 10, 1979. He is the second of four children of John Ngaser Gassegi and Mary Wanjiru Gassegi, both of whom are Kenyan.
Eddie’s family immigrated to the United States as a child, settling in Albany, California. He grew up in a close-knit family that placed great emphasis on education and the arts.
Eddie attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
He later moved to New York to pursue an acting career and attended the prestigious New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
Eddie honed his skills, learning the Meisner Technique and appearing in various Off-Broadway shows.
personal life
Eddie Gaethje is known for keeping a low profile and private personal life. He is currently married to Adriana Marinescu, who reportedly married him in 2018.
He has no known children and wishes to keep them out of the public eye.
Profession
Edi Gathegi’s career spans more than two decades, with early appearances on TV shows like “Law & Order” and “CSI: Miami.”
He rose to fame in 2007 when he played the role of Dr. Jeffrey Cole in the hit TV series House MD. Edi’s performance earned him critical acclaim and industry recognition.
Since then, Eddie has appeared in many films and TV shows, including “X-Men: First Class”, “Start-Up” and “The Last Thing He Wanted”. He has also worked with top directors such as Bryan Singer and Steven Soderbergh.
Awards
- Nominated: NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor (2012)
- Nominated for Vinyl Award for Best Actor (2019)
net worth
Edi Gathegi has a net worth of $2 million, earned through his successful acting career and various endorsement deals.
dispute
Edi Gathegi has been embroiled in controversy, including a public spat with his ex “Dr. House” Co-starring Olivia Wilde.
The two actors fell out on set, sparking a high-profile feud. Eddie has also been criticised for his role in the series.start up”, with some accusing him of promoting stereotypes.
social media
- Instagram: @edigathegi
- Twitter: @edigathegi
Filmography
- X-Men: First Class
- start up
- The last thing he wants to do
