Edi Gathegi

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Characters played by Edi Gathegi

Mr. Terrific — Superman (2025)

Brilliant detective and martial artist, kills kaiju despite Superman's wishes.

Laurent — Twilight (2008)

Nomadic vampire who warns the Cullens about James.

Laurent — The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

Nomadic vampire who warns the Cullens about James.

Haitian Cabbie — Crank (2006)

Taxi driver who assists Chev during his frantic escape.

Bill Pickett — The Harder They Fall (2021)

Bill Pickett is a sharpshooter and one of Nat Love's partners. He helps ambush the Crimson Hood gang, brings Nat Love news of the stolen money, and joins the attack on Rufus Buck's stronghold. Pickett is wounded during the battle and is later shot in the back by Cherokee Bill.

Cheese — Gone Baby Gone (2007)

A local Haitian drug lord who employs Helene and Ray as mules. After Ray steals his money, Cheese's men kill Ray. He attempts a hostage exchange for Amanda but is killed during a botched gunfight at a quarry, serving as a red herring in the investigation.

Deputy Martin — My Bloody Valentine (2009)

Sheriff's deputy assisting in the mine town investigations.

Jones — The Last Thing He Wanted (2020)

Jones is the buyer Elena McMahon meets in Costa Rica after delivering Richard McMahon's arms shipment. He underpays her with cocaine, drives her toward San José, and later rescues her from gunmen, explaining that the deal was a trap. His report to French Intelligence says he tried to protect Elena.

Kenny Wayne — Pimp (2018)

A rival and more dangerous pimp who previously controlled Destiny. He confronts Wednesday, forcibly takes Destiny back, and instigates a violent clash where Wednesday kills one of his henchmen, driving the film's climactic conflict.

Harlow Reid — Caged (2021)

Harlow Reid is an affluent African American psychiatrist convicted of murdering his wife, although he maintains his innocence. Transferred to solitary confinement in the SHU, he suffers prisoner abuse, fights for an appeal, and is psychologically tormented by hallucinations and memories of his dead wife until he begins questioning his sanity.

Mal — Aporia (2023)

Sophie's husband and Jabir's best friend. A physicist who co-developed the time machine. Dies in a car crash caused by Darby but is resurrected in a new timeline after the machine is used. Returns to life but gradually realizes the ethical implications and unintended consequences of their actions.

Dex — Bleeding Heart (2015)

Dex is May's boyfriend and her partner in running a yoga school. He becomes uncomfortable around Shiva after learning about her past, placing him at odds with May's determination to stand by her sister. His reaction adds pressure to May's efforts to balance her romantic partnership, professional life, and newly renewed family relationship.

Career Overview

Edi Gathegi has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Superman (DCU) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include For All Mankind, Superman, StartUp. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
52
Birth Date
1979-03-10
Birth Place
Nairobi, Kenya

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q324647), public domain (CC0).