Eddie Rouse facts for kids

Eddie Rouse was an American actor who appeared in many movies and TV shows. He was born on July 2, 1954, and passed away on December 7, 2014. Some of his famous movies include American Gangster, The Number 23, and Pineapple Express. He also starred in a short film called Rat Pack Rat. At the time of his death, he was working on the TV series Westworld.

Early Life and Acting Start

Eddie Rouse went to Olney High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He started acting at the Bushfire Theatre in Philadelphia. Later, he studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts. There, he met Danny McBride and filmmaker David Gordon Green. He would work with them on movies later on.

Eddie Rouse's Acting Career

Eddie Rouse made his first movie appearance in George Washington in 2000. This movie was also the first for director David Gordon Green. Eddie Rouse played a "cranky uncle" in the film. He then appeared in several more of David Gordon Green's movies. These included All the Real Girls in 2003 and Pineapple Express in 2008. He also acted in The Sitter in 2011, alongside Jonah Hill.

Other Notable Film Roles

Eddie Rouse also appeared in other movies. He was in the romantic comedy Juwanna Mann in 2002. In 2007, he acted in American Gangster and The Number 23. He played a chef in the 2009 movie Pandorum. In 2010, he was in I'm Still Here, a film starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Eddie Rouse filmed scenes for The Green Hornet in 2011. However, his parts were not included in the final movie. He got many more roles later in his career. These included parts in Being Flynn and Nature Calls, both in 2012. He also appeared in Low Down in 2014.

Rat Pack Rat Short Film

In 2014, Eddie Rouse starred in a short film called Rat Pack Rat. He played a Sammy Davis impersonator. His character was hired to perform at a child's birthday party. The film won an award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. The producer of the film, Clay Liford, praised Eddie Rouse's performance.

Role in Westworld

In 2014, Eddie Rouse was cast in the HBO TV series Westworld. He played a character named Kissy. The show is based on a 1973 movie of the same name. It takes place in a "futuristic amusement park." Eddie Rouse filmed the first episode in Utah just weeks before he passed away.

His final TV appearance was in the Adult Swim series Black Dynamite.

Personal Life and Passing

Eddie Rouse passed away on December 7, 2014. He was 60 years old. He died from liver failure at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. His son, Eddie Rouse III, was with him. He was survived by his five children: Nikia, Aisha, Tinisha, Brandon, and Eddie Rouse III. He also had 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.