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Cedric Gegel

Cedric Gegel

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.

Filmography
The Christmas Ticket poster
The Christmas Ticket
2025 • Interviewer
Stick-Up poster
Stick-Up
2025 • Derrick
Boardwalk Winter poster
Boardwalk Winter
2025 • Eric
He Sees You When You're Sleeping poster
He Sees You When You're Sleeping
2024 • Burke Riley
Monstrum Opus poster
Monstrum Opus
2024
No Image
A Momentary Stop
2023
Cocoa poster
Cocoa
2023 • Lucas Morello
Forbearance poster
Forbearance
2022 • Jonah Sunbury
The Student's Wife poster
The Student's Wife
2019 • Mike
Sullivan poster
Sullivan
2019 • Sullivan
Growing Season poster
Growing Season
— • Joel
Divine Providence poster
Divine Providence
— • Marcus De Luca
The Second Circle poster
The Second Circle
— • Paul