Edi Gathegi

Edi Gathegi, born on March 10, 1979, is a talented Kenyan-American actor known for his dynamic performances across stage, television, and film. He gained significant recognition for his role as Dr. Jeffrey 'Big Love' Cole in the fourth season of the acclaimed medical drama House in 2007. This breakthrough role set the stage for a flourishing career in the entertainment industry.

In addition to his work on House, Gathegi showcased his versatility in various film roles, including his portrayal of Cheese in the gripping drama Gone Baby Gone and the vampire Laurent in the popular Twilight series, which includes Twilight and its sequel, The Twilight Saga: New Moon. His role as Darwin in X-Men: First Class further solidified his status as a prominent figure in Hollywood.

Gathegi's television career continued to thrive with his portrayal of covert operative Matias Solomon on the hit series The Blacklist, a role he reprised in the spinoff series The Blacklist: Redemption. He also appeared as Baron Jacobee in the AMC series Into the Badlands and took on a leading role in the Crackle drama series Startup.

Since 2022, Gathegi has captivated audiences as engineer and entrepreneur Dev Ayesa in the Apple TV+ original series For All Mankind. Looking ahead, he is set to portray Mister Terrific in the upcoming DC Universe film Superman, scheduled for release in 2025, further expanding his impressive repertoire.