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Edi Gathegi
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Kenyan-American actor of wide range between genre and superhero cinema. He came to prominence as the vampire Laurent in the 'Twilight' saga (2008-2009) and as Darwin in 'X-Men: First Class' (2011). He shone in the medical series 'House' (2004-2005) and in 'The Blacklist' (2017-2019). He played Mr. Terrific in James Gunn's 'Superman' (2025), one of his most prominent roles. American actor of Kenyan descent identified with superhero cinema and genre television fiction, recognized for his interpretive elegance and his presence in major contemporary productions.
Edi Gathegi
29 Movies
14 Series
Kenyan-American actor of wide range between genre and superhero cinema. He came to prominence as the vampire Laurent in the 'Twilight' saga (2008-2009) and as Darwin in 'X-Men: First Class' (2011). He shone in the medical series 'House' (2004-2005) and in 'The Blacklist' (2017-2019). He played Mr. Terrific in James Gunn's 'Superman' (2025), one of his most prominent roles. American actor of Kenyan descent identified with superhero cinema and genre television fiction, recognized for his interpretive elegance and his presence in major contemporary productions.
Movies
Plays Laurent
Twilight
2008
Plays Mr. Terrific
Superman
2025
Plays Laurent
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009
Plays Bodie
Death Sentence
2007
Plays Haitian Cabbie
Crank
2006
Plays Cheese
Gone Baby Gone
2007
Plays Lt. Colonel Curtis
Aloha
2015
Plays Bill Pickett
The Harder They Fall
2021
Plays Jones
The Last Thing He Wanted
2020
Plays Deputy Martin
My Bloody Valentine
2009
Plays Mr. Terrific
Man of Tomorrow
2027
Plays Kenny Wayne
Pimp
2018
Plays Marques
Criminal Activities
2015
Plays Eddie Willers
Atlas Shrugged: Part I
2011
Producer
Plays Beaumont 'Bo' Willis
Princess of the Row
2020
Plays Mal
Aporia
2023
Plays Dex
Bleeding Heart
2015
Plays Ryan
This Isn't Funny
2015
Producer
Plays Harlow Reid
Caged
2021
Plays Fitz Paradise
Better Start Running
2018
Plays Ghost of Jimmy
This Is Not a Movie
2011
Producer
Plays Noah
The Watcher
2016
Plays Tres
Wild Card
2013
Plays Darwin / Armando Muñoz
X-Men: First Class
2011
Plays Darudi
The Fifth Patient
2007
TV Shows
Producer
Plays Ronald "Ronnie" Dacey
StartUp
2016
Plays Dev Ayesa
For All Mankind
2019
Plays A.D. Singe
Briarpatch
2020
Plays Darren Bichette
Family Tools
2013
Plays Matias Solomon
The Blacklist: Redemption
2017
Plays Mr. Smiles
The Guardians of Justice
2022
Plays Matias Solomon
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Jeffrey Cole
House
2004
Plays Jean Baptiste
Justified
2010
Plays Iggy (voice)
Phineas and Ferb
2007
Plays Fletcher Bellow
Life on Mars
2008
Plays Zeke Molinda
Veronica Mars
2004
Plays Freddie Mays
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Bridge Officer (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Latest Trailers
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Superman
Full Filmography
Man of Tomorrow
Mr. Terrific
2027
Film
Superman
Mr. Terrific
2025
Film
Reunited
Matthew McConnell
2024
Film
Aporia
Mal
2023
Film
Mendo's Carousel
Arthur
2023
Film
The Guardians of Justice
Mr. Smiles · 7 episodes
2022–
TV
The Harder They Fall
Bill Pickett
2021
Film
Caged
Harlow Reid
2021
Film
Princess of the Row
Beaumont 'Bo' Willis
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Edi Gathegi and where are they from?
Edi Gathegi is 47 years old, born on March 10, 1979 in Nairobi, Kenya.
What are the most famous roles of Edi Gathegi?
Edi Gathegi is best known for roles in Twilight, X-Men: First Class, The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
How many movies has Edi Gathegi been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Edi Gathegi has appeared in 29 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Edi Gathegi's first movie?
The career of Edi Gathegi began with Crank (2006).
What is Edi Gathegi's most recent movie or series?
Edi Gathegi's most recent release is Superman, which premiered on July 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Edi Gathegi appeared in?
On television, Edi Gathegi has appeared in House, The Blacklist, American Dad!, CSI: Miami.
Does Edi Gathegi have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Edi Gathegi's upcoming work includes: Man of Tomorrow (2027), Miami Vice '85 (2028).
Edi Gathegi
1979-03-10 · Nairobi, Kenya
Edi Mūe Gathegi (born March 10, 1979) is a Kenyan-American actor. He appeared as a recurring character, Dr. Jeffrey Cole (aka "Big Love"), in the television series House, as Cheese in the 2007 film Gone Baby Gone, as Laurent in the films Twilight and its sequel The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and as Darwin in X-Men: First Class. Gathegi also featured in the AMC series Into the Badlands as Baron Jacobee. He has also been a recurring character in the NBC television series The Blacklist as Matias Solomon, an operative for a covert organization. Gathegi reprised the role in the 2016–2017 season crime thriller, The Blacklist: Redemption. He has also played a leading role in Startup, a television drama series on Crackle. Since 2022, Gathegi has played engineer and entrepreneur Dev Ayesa in the Apple TV+ original science fiction space drama series For All Mankind. He is set to play the role of Mister Terrific in James Gunn's film Superman (2025).Edi Gathegi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.