Edward Gelhaus

Edward Gelhaus is a Los Angelesbased 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 Irelands 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 Marys 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 movementbased 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 handtohand combat and stunt training Gelhaus frequently performs his own stuntsjoking that the number lands at a precise 945 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