Edward Gelhaus Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Edward Gelhaus
Acting
Biography
Edward Gelhaus is a Los Angeles-based character actor whose work spans from network television to classical stage performance. He has appeared in shows such as American Horror Story, NCIS, and Quantum Leap, and is known for grounded, psychologically restrained performances. Gelhaus has built a steady career playing morally complex supporting roles. Originally from Owen, Wisconsin, Gelhaus trained internationally, studying acting at The Gaiety School of Acting, Ireland’s premier drama school, and with faculty affiliated with Rose Bruford College in London. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Music, and Dance from Saint Mary’s University, graduating as a member of the National Theatre Honor Society. One of only three recipients in the United States to receive the Jerry Herman Legacy Award, Gelhaus completed two Equity tours in West Side Story and Grease before joining Royal Caribbean International as a principal vocalist, performing worldwide aboard the largest ship ever built at the time. He later spent three years in Las Vegas, originating and performing leading roles in multiple productions on and off the Strip. A highly movement-based performer, Gelhaus has also trained and worked with coaches affiliated with Cirque du Soleil, further informing his physical and psychological approach to character work. Professionally military and tactically trained, combined with hand-to-hand combat and stunt training, Gelhaus frequently performs his own stunts-joking that the number lands at a precise 94.5%. In addition to performing, Gelhaus is a private acting coach at his studio, House of Haus Studios, in North Hollywood, where he works with actors across stage, film, and television.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Classmates
A computer mixup gives two college freshmen the chance to swap places but things take a turn when the switch puts them both in danger.
Love, Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run
In 1763, Britain defeated France in the worldwide Seven Years War - referred to in the American Colonies as The French and Indian War. As a result, the French abandoned America, leaving the Native population who had sided with the French to fear the British would seek revenge. Ottawa Chief Pontiac convinced many tribes they needed to strike first. Some did so willingly, others were forced to fight. Their ultimate target was Fort Pitt. The combatants on both sides deployed unconventional and often brutal strategies and tactics. Colonel Henry Bouquet, with a ragtag group of British soldiers, Scottish Highlanders and American volunteers, was tasked with trying to save the hundreds of men, women and children facing certain death - or worse - in Fort Pitt. The little-known Battle of Bushy Run changed the course of world history... This is that story.
Serial Beauty
Angelenos terrorized by a serial killer staging victims. LAPD detectives uncover mystical clues pointing towards an unexpected perpetrator amid scarce evidence.
Logan Lucky
Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Mirror Neurons
The story of Danny, a girl with Asperger's Syndrome, and Pete a circus performer. Pete enters Danny's life as a catalyst for transformation. With a Black and white selective vision, Danny fights the over protection of her mother, encouraged by the new feelings that this new character has provoke in her. Using Pete as an excuse Danny screams to her mother: 'Let Me Walk My Life', and by doing so, she manages to shift her own perception just enough, to be able to perceive some color to her life.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within The Cartel
Bolivia has become a safe haven for the Santa Blanca, one of the most powerful cartels in the world. When a betrayal threatens to destroy everything the cartel has built, no one will escape their vengeance. War Within the Cartel is inspired by the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands video game by Ubisoft and executive produced by Roberto Orci (Star Trek) and Orlando Jones (American Gods).
The Forever Purge
All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end as they chase a group of immigrants who they want to punish because of their harsh historical past.
Headgame
A group of young people awake, locked inside a warehouse with cameras screwed into their heads. It becomes apparent that they are unwilling competitors in a deadly game, and they will need to murder each other if they hope to survive.
Vigilante
In a city where superheroes overlook the vulnerable, four friends with powers step up to protect their neglected neighborhood.
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