Cedric Gegel
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Cedric Gegel stars as the titular character in the Astra Award-winning dark comedy series "The Coroner's Assistant," which earned him a Best Leading Actor - Comedy nomination at the 2024 Indie Series Awards. He also co-founded Just a Skosh Productions and, under that company's banner, wrote and directed his debut feature film, the indie family fantasy "Cadia: The World Within," starring Corbin Bernsen and James Phelps, at just 23 years old. Additionally, he wrote the screenplay for the RT Certified-Fresh cancer drama "Forbearance."
He has appeared in dozens of roles spanning stage and screen. Award-nominated stage roles include Pippin (Pippin), Robert F. Kennedy (Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade), the Beast (Beauty and the Beast), and Link Larkin (Hairspray). In 2024, he appeared in the play "Butterflies Are Free" alongside Morgan Fairchild. Other stage roles include Shakespeare in "Something Rotten!" and Joe Gillis in "Sunset Boulevard." He also runs a YouTube channel (under the same name) where he analyzes music videos and live performances to educate thousands of viewers on storytelling, cinematography, editing, acting, production design, and vocal technique.
Cedric grew up in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in a childhood filled with books and playing in the backyard with his three siblings. He trained as a dancer at the Dance Center in Wapakoneta and discovered a love of acting while doing musical theatre as a student at Wapakoneta High School. He went on to earn a degree in Theatre Studies from Capital University.
As a cancer survivor himself, Cedric is an advocate for cancer research. Other causes he supports include mental health awareness, environmental protection, and youth literacy.
In summer 2023, Cedric moved to the metro New York City area with his wife. He continues to travel the country working on indie films and in various stage roles.
He has appeared in dozens of roles spanning stage and screen. Award-nominated stage roles include Pippin (Pippin), Robert F. Kennedy (Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade), the Beast (Beauty and the Beast), and Link Larkin (Hairspray). In 2024, he appeared in the play "Butterflies Are Free" alongside Morgan Fairchild. Other stage roles include Shakespeare in "Something Rotten!" and Joe Gillis in "Sunset Boulevard." He also runs a YouTube channel (under the same name) where he analyzes music videos and live performances to educate thousands of viewers on storytelling, cinematography, editing, acting, production design, and vocal technique.
Cedric grew up in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in a childhood filled with books and playing in the backyard with his three siblings. He trained as a dancer at the Dance Center in Wapakoneta and discovered a love of acting while doing musical theatre as a student at Wapakoneta High School. He went on to earn a degree in Theatre Studies from Capital University.
As a cancer survivor himself, Cedric is an advocate for cancer research. Other causes he supports include mental health awareness, environmental protection, and youth literacy.
In summer 2023, Cedric moved to the metro New York City area with his wife. He continues to travel the country working on indie films and in various stage roles.
