Cedric Gegel
Actor
Biography
The third of four children, Cedric Gegel grew up in Wapakoneta, Ohio. A performer from a young age, Cedric graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 2013 and from Capital University, where he studied theatre, public relations, and English literature, in 2017.
Cedric 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. Additionally, he wrote the screenplay for the cancer drama "Forbearance," starring Vernon Wells, and also appears in a supporting role in the film. He stars as the titular character in the ASTRA-nominated indie series "The Coroner's Assistant," for which he was nominated for Best Leading Actor - Comedy and the 2024 Indie Series Awards. Award-nominated stage roles include Robert F. Kennedy (Kennedy: Bobby's Last Crusade), the Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Pippin (Pippin), and Link Larkin (Hairspray). In 2024, he appeared in the play "Butterflies Are Free" alongside Morgan Fairchild.
Cedric also runs a YouTube channel where he analyzes music videos and live performances to educate thousands of viewers on storytelling, cinematography, editing, acting, production design, and vocal technique.
He continues to travel the country working on indie films and in various stage roles.
As Director
Filmography
Forbearance
as Jonah Sunbury 2022
He Sees You When You're Sleeping
as Burke Riley 2024
Boardwalk Winter
as Eric 2025
Cocoa
as Lucas Morello 2023
Sullivan
as Sullivan 2019
Growing Season
as Joel TBA
Divine Providence
as Marcus De Luca TBA
A Momentary Stop
2023
Monstrum Opus
2024
The Student's Wife
as Mike 2019
Stick-Up
as Derrick 2025
The Second Circle
as Paul TBA