Eric Edelstein

Eric Edelstein was born on April 23, 1977, in Patuxent River, Maryland, USA. He embarked on his acting career in the early 2000s, with initial roles in television shows such as “Karen Sisco” (2003) and “All That” (2003). His early career included various guest appearances and minor roles, steadily building his experience in the industry. Prior to his acting career, Edelstein served as the television play-by-play announcer for the Gonzaga Basketball team from 1997 to 2000, traveling with the team to the NCAA Tournament in 1999 and 2000.

Edelstein’s career progressed with notable film roles, including ACO Max in “Hotel for Dogs” (2009) and the Paddock Supervisor in “Jurassic World” (2015). He gained further recognition for his voice acting work, particularly as Grizzly (Grizz) in the animated series “We Bare Bears,” which ran from 2015 to 2019, and its feature film “We Bare Bears: The Movie” (2020). His consistent involvement in animated projects also includes Daddy Shark in “Baby Shark’s Big Show!” (2020–2025) and B.O.B. in the “Monsters vs. Aliens” television adaptation (2013-2014).

In addition to his animated successes, Edelstein has appeared in live-action productions such as Bobby Mallison in “Shameless” (2013) for four episodes, Big Justin in the horror film “Green Room” (2015), and Detective ‘Smiley’ Fusco in four episodes of “Twin Peaks” (2017). His work also spans into video games, where he voiced Richard Brynn in “Before Your Eyes” (2021). Throughout his career, Edelstein has maintained a consistent presence in both comedic and dramatic roles.