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Eddie Hassell
Born
Lord Ed Taylor Hassel

(1990-07-16)July 16, 1990
Died November 1, 2020(2020-11-01) (aged 30)
Cause of death Homicide by gunshot
Occupation Actor
Years active 2003–2017

Lord Ed Taylor Hassell (July 16, 1990 – November 1, 2020) was an American actor. His most notable role was the 2013 film Jobs, where he played the young Chris Espinosa.

Life and career

Born in Corsicana, Texas, Hassell grew up riding in rodeos and after moving to Los Angeles, became a skateboarder, a skill he used in commercials.

He played Phil Nance in ten episodes of the television series Surface, for which he was nominated for the 2006 Young Artist Award.

In 2010, he played Clay in The Kids Are All Right.

In the 2013 film Jobs, he played the young Chris Espinosa; his other film roles included Bomb City in 2017.

Death

Hassell died aged 30 on November 1, 2020, in Grand Prairie, Texas, after being shot in the stomach during what police characterized as a "random robbery". An 18-year-old man was arrested for the murder within days, and in February 2021, he was indicted by a grand jury on capital murder charges.

Filmography

TV series

  • 2004: Oliver Beene (1 episode)
  • 2005–2006: Surface (10 episodes)
  • 2006–2007: 'Til Death (2 episodes)
  • 2013: Devious Maids (5 episodes)
  • 2015: Longmire (episode 4x02)

Films

  • 2009: 2012
  • 2010: The Kids Are All Right
  • 2011: The Family Tree
  • 2013: Jobs
  • 2013: Family Weekend
  • 2013: House of Dust
  • 2016: Warrior Road
  • 2017: Bomb City
  • 2017: Oh Lucy! (final role)

See also

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