Edwin Lee Gibson began his professional theatre career at the age of 16 and has since appeared in 103 productions. He received a 2006 O.B.I.E. Award for his portrayal of Oedipus in The Seven at New York Theatre Workshop. Gibson's work has been featured in publications such as the New York Times and Theatre Journal. In 2017, he was chosen by Peter Brook to join his company at Theatre Des Bouffes du Nord in Paris. He then played the role of Dick Gregory in the solo play Turn Me Loose at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, which received sold-out houses. In 2020, Gibson recurred as "Happy" in Fargo, Season 4, opposite Chris Rock and Jason Schwartzman.
As a writer, Gibson has completed three original pilot scripts, two feature-length scripts, one tetrology, and three short films since graduating from Point Park University's MFA program in 2016. He began his writing career with sketch comedy and later wrote solo plays, including Anatomy of a Knucklehead and Five 'Til, which received critical acclaim. Gibson is an original Moth storyteller and has appeared on several compilations.
Gibson's performances have been praised by critics, with many noting his ability to bring characters to life with his nuanced and engaging portrayals. He has been recognized for his work in various publications, including the Village Voice, nytheatre.com, and Broadway World.
