Eugene Byrd is an actor with great versatility and originality. Originally from Philadelphia, he grew up with the deep desire to pursue his acting career which led him first to New York City and then to Los Angeles, California. He currently portrays “Dr. Clark Edison” in the FOX series Bones. He has also guest starred on many other series including The Mentalist, Numb3rs, Life, Crossing Jordan, Heroes and Law and Order: SVU, among others. Eugene’s feature film credits include Julia, Sleepers, 8 Mile, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid and How to Make Love to a Woman. Other highlights include the Sundance favorite Lift with Kerry Washington and a pivotal role in the 2009 feature Easier with Practice. In 2006 he won the Break-Out Performance Award at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival for his leading role in the movie Confess.