Edward James O'Donnell
ABOUT ME
I'm a Ham, Clearly
Experienced Actor, Content Creator and Videographer with a strong background in the film industry, skilled in various roles such as actor, gaffer/grip, and cinematographer/ DP. Proficient in shooting and editing videos across diverse genres, such as woodworking and DIY how-to's, product highlights, storefront tours, comedy sketches, interview-style videos and engaging user-generated content (UGC) ad campaigns in collaboration with notable brands. Demonstrated ability to capture compelling footage, maintain visual aesthetics, and deliver high-quality content. Skilled in video editing software such as DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier. Passionate about engaging audiences and conveying messages effectively through visually appealing and captivating videos. Experienced in leading a team and building departments from scratch, successfully implementing all video workflows within the company, including commercials, OTT ads, and social media content. Strong background in hosting and producing live shows on Amazon Live, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Live. Eager to leverage creativity, technical proficiency, and a passion for storytelling to drive impactful results. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Drama Acting from New York University
Actor
HEADSHOTS
Resume
FILM/ TV/ VIDEO/DIGITAL
Soocas NEOS
Einhell for QVC
Joe Show Live!
HB Home Services
Coozy
Agenda Manager
Eco Finishing
Applying Osmo (series)
Waiter’s Way
Tamburlaine
The Little Sister
Cat’s Cradle
Immaculate Deception
Flyers
Sunrise Escape
Surprise
Woodland Lad
Influencer
Host/Self
Host/Self
Father
Boyfriend
Host/Lead
Host/Self
Host/Self
George (Supporting)
Theridimus/Fighter
Sam (Lead)
Mark (Lead)
Husband (Lead)
Clark (Supporting)
James Bond (Lead)
Smiling Man (Supporting)
Woodland Lad
Eddie ODonnell
Snow Joe + Sun Joe
Snow Joe + Sun Joe
Rutan Productions
Dominic Miller
Rutan Productions
Tools For Working Wood
Tools For Working Wood
Steven Moity
Madeline Lewis
Stonestreet Studios
Stonestreet Studios
Ryan McCabe
Benjamin Zeiger
Kristina Rathjen
Kristina Rathjen
Ryan McCabe
Theater
A Sketch Of NY Player Joe DiNozzi
Father Of The Bride Buckley Dunstan Peterborough Players
The Laramie Project Jeffery Lockwood Stella Adler Studio
Training
Stage Combat David Brimmer – NYU Tisch
Technique Paula Stevens – Stella Adler Studio
Character Elizabeth Parish – Stella Adler Studio
Improv Noel Wilson– Stella Adler Studio
Scene Study Paul Takacs– Stella Adler Studio
Voice & Speech Johnathan Hopkins – Stella Adler Studio
Commercial Auditioning Zach Galligan – Stonestreet Studios
Film Business Ted Sluberski – Stonestreet Studios
Screen Acting Jen McCabe – Stonestreet Studios
Audition Prep. Vance Barber – Stonestreet Studios
Special Skills
Sports: Boxing, Martial Arts (Wing Chun, KFM, Tai Chi), Hockey, Rowing, Golf, Skiing, Lacrosse, Tennis, Rugby, Football, Bowling
Arts: Guitar, Singing, Piano, Musical Composition, Writing, Poetry
Languages: English, Spanish (Limited conversational ability), Cantonese (Limited conversational ability, Only speaking)
Other:
Lighting Designer (Worked on Empire State Building), Gaffer, Key Grip,
Carpenter/ Woodworker, Luthier, Lumberjack.
film/Tv- CREW
The Zipcase Gaffer Dir. Rocco Gallimbeni
Color Me Crazy (Music Vid) DP/ Gaffer Prod. Jillian Vitko
Honeydough DP/ Gaffer Prod. Jillian Vitko
Say Her Name Key Grip/ Gaffer Prod. Laquana Lightfoot
Waiter’s Way Key Grip/ Gaffer Dir./ Prod. Steven Moity
Actor Prepares Key Grip Dir. Theo Wells
Milk Makeup Best Boy Electric Milk Stuidos
An Emergency Situation DP The Here We Go Show
Dragon Ball Super Broly Hype! DP The Here We Go Show