Edwin Lee Gibson
Edwin Lee Gibson is an American actor, best known for his role as Ebraheim in the FX on Hulu television series The Bear.
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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mom and Dad | Mr. Hall | |
| Marshall | Bartender | ||
| 2024 | She Taught Love | Kevin Waters |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Law & Order | Ben Robinson | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Orton Freeman | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Shameless | Able-Bodied Person #1 | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Downward Dog | Trendy Guy | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Chicago P.D. | Milton | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Proven Innocent | Omar Blackwell | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Fargo | Happy Halloway | 2 episodes |
| 2022-2023 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Bill Russell | 2 episodes |
| 2022-present | The Bear | Ebraheim | Recurring role (seasons 1-3) Main role (season 4) |
| 2023-2024 | Unprisoned | Fox | Recurring role |
References
- ^ a b Goldman, Jessica (April 8, 2024). "TSU Honors Edwin Lee Gibson With Award for Distinguished Achievement in Acting". Houston Press. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "Edwin Lee Gibson '12: Finding fame on "The Bear"". Empire State University. August 19, 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ a b Hessekiel, Sophie (January 11, 2024). "Arts Center Teacher Is a Regular on 'The Bear'". The Rye Record. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ "2006 Obie Award winners announced". New York Theatre Guide. May 16, 2006. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ Schager, Nick (November 22, 2020). "Fargo recap: Life in wartime". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Complete list of winners at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards". Associated Press. February 24, 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
- ^ 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.