Edgar Morais
Encyclopedia
Edgar Morais is an actor
. He began acting at the age of 14, and he studied at the Professional Theater School of Cascais
, Lisbon
.
and Florida Friebus
, The Kitchen, written by Arnold Wesker
, Brain Storm, written by Polly Toynbee
, and the awarded adaptation of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare
and directed by Luís Miguel Cintra, at Lisbon's Municipal Theater Saint Luiz.
directed by Catarina Ruivo
. In 2008 he started studying with acting master Ivana Chubbuck
. Later that year he starred in Coach Shane, directed by Drew Renaud
. In 2009 he appeared in Fault Line
, directed by Luke Eberl, and as Jeremy in the hit NBC
TV show CTRL
, directed by Robert Kirbyson. In 2010 Morais starred in Greece
, directed by Sarah Deakins, and in Q'orianka Kilcher
's (Terrence Malick
's The New World
) directional debut film Saudade
. He also appears in Gossip Girl
Taylor Momsen
's band The Pretty Reckless
music video for the single Miss Nothing
directed by Meiert Avis
. He is currently filming the feature film Chasing Eagle Rock directed by Erick Avari
and Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean directed by Matthew Mishory. Edgar lives in Los Angeles
.
is also an actor
.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He began acting at the age of 14, and he studied at the Professional Theater School of Cascais
Cascais
Cascais is a coastal town in Cascais Municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, with about 35,000 residents. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal...
, Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
.
Theater career
As a stage actor he was in Alice, written by Eva Le GallienneEva Le Gallienne
Eva Le Gallienne was a well-known actress, producer, and director, during the first half of the 20th century.-Early life and early career:...
and Florida Friebus
Florida Friebus
Florida Friebus was an American writer and actress of stage, film, and television. Friebus's best-known roles were Winifred "Winnie" Gillis and Mrs...
, The Kitchen, written by Arnold Wesker
Arnold Wesker
Sir Arnold Wesker is a prolific British dramatist known for his contributions to kitchen sink drama. He is the author of 42 plays, 4 volumes of short stories, 2 volumes of essays, a book on journalism, a children's book, extensive journalism, poetry and other assorted writings...
, Brain Storm, written by Polly Toynbee
Polly Toynbee
Polly Toynbee is a British journalist and writer, and has been a columnist for The Guardian newspaper since 1998. She is a social democrat and broadly supports the Labour Party, while urging it in many areas to be more left-wing...
, and the awarded adaptation of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
and directed by Luís Miguel Cintra, at Lisbon's Municipal Theater Saint Luiz.
Film career
Morais made his debut as a film actor in 2007's From Now OnFrom Now On (film)
From Now On is a 2007 Portuguese film directed by Catarina Ruivo and written by Ruivo and Antonio Figueiredo. The film starred Edgar Morais, Luís Miguel Cintra, Adelaide de Sousa, and Antonio Figueiredo, among others...
directed by Catarina Ruivo
Catarina Ruivo
Catarina Ruivo , Portuguese director.Catarina Ruivo studied at the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema in Lisbon, specializing her studies in cinematography editing....
. In 2008 he started studying with acting master Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck
Ivana Chubbuck is an acting coach and author and is the founder and director of the Ivana Chubbuck Studio. Her students included Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Terrence Howard, Elizabeth Shue, Catherine Keener, Djimon Honsou, America Ferrera, Eva Mendes, Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, April Bowlby and...
. Later that year he starred in Coach Shane, directed by Drew Renaud
Drew Renaud
Drew Renaud is a San Diego Film Festival and LA Shorts Fest awarded American film director, screenwriter, editor and producer.-Early years–present:Renaud was born in Ventura, California....
. In 2009 he appeared in Fault Line
Fault line
In geology, fault line refers to the surface trace of a fault.Fault line, Fault Line, or faultline may also refer to:* "Faultline", a song from the 2008 studio album Versus by The Haunted...
, directed by Luke Eberl, and as Jeremy in the hit NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
TV show CTRL
Ctrl (web series)
Ctrl is an American comedy web series of NBC. It is the first stand-alone web series launched by a major television network. The series stars Tony Hale as a typical office-working, self-confidence lacking nerd who discovers he can undo things in real life.It is an adaptation and expansion of the...
, directed by Robert Kirbyson. In 2010 Morais starred in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, directed by Sarah Deakins, and in Q'orianka Kilcher
Q'Orianka Kilcher
Q'orianka Waira Qoiana Kilcher is a U.S. actress, singer and activist. She is best known for her role as Pocahontas in the 2005 film The New World, directed by Terrence Malick. Her second memorable film role is Princess Kaiulani in Princess Kaiulani.-Early life:Kilcher was born in Schweigmatt,...
's (Terrence Malick
Terrence Malick
Terrence Frederick Malick is a U.S. film director, screenwriter, and producer. In a career spanning almost four decades, Malick has directed five feature films....
's The New World
The New World
The New World is a 2005 drama/romance film written and directed by Terrence Malick, a historical adventure depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith and Pocahontas...
) directional debut film Saudade
Saudade
Saudade ) is a unique Galician-Portuguese word that has no immediate translation in English. Saudade describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. It often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing might never return...
. He also appears in Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl is an American young adult novel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar and published by Little, Brown and Company, a subsidiary of the Hachette Group. The series revolves around the lives and romances of the privileged teenagers at the Constance Billard School for Girls, an elite...
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Michel Momsen is an American actress, musician and model who portrays the character of Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl and portrayed the role of Cindy Lou Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and fronts the rock band The Pretty Reckless.-Early life and career:Taylor...
's band The Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless
The Pretty Reckless are an American rock band from New York. The current members are Taylor Momsen , Ben Phillips , Mark Damon and Jamie Perkins ....
music video for the single Miss Nothing
Miss Nothing
"Miss Nothing" is the second single by American alternative rock band The Pretty Reckless to be released from their debut album, "Light Me Up". The single was released in the U.S. on the 27 July 2010 and in the UK on 22 August 2010.-Release:...
directed by Meiert Avis
Meiert Avis
Meiert Avis is an Irish music video and commercial director. Avis has directed videos for artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, New Found Glory and Josh Groban amongst many others....
. He is currently filming the feature film Chasing Eagle Rock directed by Erick Avari
Erick Avari
Erick Avari is an Indian American television, film and theater actor known for his roles in various science-fiction serial productions.-Early life:...
and Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean directed by Matthew Mishory. Edgar lives in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
.
Personal life
Morais speaks fluent English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. His twin brother Rafael MoraisRafael Morais
Rafael Morais is a Portuguese actor.Morais began acting at the age of 14, he studied at the Professional Theatre School of Cascais, Lisbon....
is also an actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Other notes |
| 2007 | From Now On From Now On (film) From Now On is a 2007 Portuguese film directed by Catarina Ruivo and written by Ruivo and Antonio Figueiredo. The film starred Edgar Morais, Luís Miguel Cintra, Adelaide de Sousa, and Antonio Figueiredo, among others... |
Catarina Ruivo | Winner of the Audience Award at Rio de Janeiro Film Festival |
| 2008 | Coach Shane | Drew Renaud | |
| 2009 | Fault Line Fault line In geology, fault line refers to the surface trace of a fault.Fault line, Fault Line, or faultline may also refer to:* "Faultline", a song from the 2008 studio album Versus by The Haunted... |
Luke Eberl | Audience Award Winner at NewFilmmakers LA Film Festival |
| CTRL Ctrl (web series) Ctrl is an American comedy web series of NBC. It is the first stand-alone web series launched by a major television network. The series stars Tony Hale as a typical office-working, self-confidence lacking nerd who discovers he can undo things in real life.It is an adaptation and expansion of the... |
Robert Kirbyson | ||
| 2010 | Greece Greece Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe.... |
Sarah Deakins | Post-production |
| Saudade Saudade Saudade ) is a unique Galician-Portuguese word that has no immediate translation in English. Saudade describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for an absent something or someone that one loves. It often carries a repressed knowledge that the object of longing might never return... |
Q'orianka Kilcher | Post-production | |
| Miss Nothing Miss Nothing "Miss Nothing" is the second single by American alternative rock band The Pretty Reckless to be released from their debut album, "Light Me Up". The single was released in the U.S. on the 27 July 2010 and in the UK on 22 August 2010.-Release:... (music video Music video A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings... ) |
Meiert Avis | Single - The Pretty Reckless The Pretty Reckless The Pretty Reckless are an American rock band from New York. The current members are Taylor Momsen , Ben Phillips , Mark Damon and Jamie Perkins .... |
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| 2011 | Chasing Eagle Rock | Erick Avari | Filming |
| You Are The Blood | Rafael Morais | Filming | |
| Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean | Matthew Mishory | Filming | |