Roger Edwards was born in Oakland, California. He grew up with two older brothers (Randy and Ramond Wilson) and a younger sister,(Romonique). He was raised solely by his mother (Rosemary) throughout California's entire Bay Area. Growing up, Roger could be described as hyper-active and mischievous, but his undeniable charm gave him the ability to get out of any trouble he got into. From an early age, Roger's artistic proficiency was undeniable. He had a natural ability to draw anything he saw in substantial detail from age 3. At age 7, Roger joined the Golden Gate Boys Choir, in San Francisco where he learned to sing at a professional level. He continued to sharpen his singing skills throughout junior high, which lead to various school musicals. In high school, Roger tried his hand at several different interests, pursuing everything from advanced art, music, drama classes, football and wrestling. Although he experimented with diverse courses, nothing held his interest as passionately as acting did. It was during his high school years that his passion for acting ignited. His desire to pursue a career in acting was put on hold due to unfortunate events which resulted in his enlistment into the United States Army. During his military career, Roger experienced all aspects of the military lifestyle, including a 12 month deployment to Iraq. However, the time Roger spent in the military never deterred him from his dreams of becoming an actor. Since then he has appeared in national commercials for Walmart, American Airlines, Dick's Sporting Goods, as well as other notable commercials and print ads. He made his film debut in Kimberly Pierce's "Stop-Loss" starring Ryan Phillieppe and Channing Tatum. He's co-stared in numerous film and television productions such as "Friday Night Lights"; "The Guardian"; "Chase," "Lone-Star" and "Spy Kids 4". Working with actors such as Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, John Heard, James Wolk, Cole Hauser, Kelli Giddish, Amaury Nolasco, and in his upcoming movie "Freelancers," he will perform alongside Robert Deniro, Forest Whitaker and 50 Cent. In the best-selling comic booked turned live action "Bad Kids go to Hell" Roger will star as Craig Cook. One among six Crestview high school students trapped in a library Saturday morning for detention. The characters fight for their lives against a mysterious, supernatural force believed to be a ghost haunting the school. Created by Matthew Spradlin and Barry Wernick this film is said to be "The Breakfast Club" combined with "The Grudge". This twisted, horror-comedy stars an elite cast to include: Cameron Deane Stewart, Augie Duke, Ali Faulkner, Marc Donato, Amanda Alch, Chanel Ryan, Eloise Dejoria, Ben Browder and Judd Nelson.

At the age eleven, he was scheduled to perform with the San Francisco and Berkeley Opera, but couldn't due to family's financial struggle.Was back-up for Dule Hill in the "The Guardian".Was privileged to serve as a Judge for Kappa Alpha Psi Inc.'s "29th Annual Miss Black University of Texas Pageant".Competed in Fort Hood's "Boxing Smoker" an Army, base-wide boxing competition. He won 1st place in the heavyweight class. He boxed several years after.Spent 365 days in Iraq serving in "Operation Iraqi Freedom". He also toured Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the deployment.Worked as a club bouncer, promoter, grocery bagger, model and car salesmen to support his acting career.Is of African, Native America, Creole and French decent.Aspired to be a rap artist in high school; he still freestyles to this day.Sang in the 49ers vs. Cowboy's playoff game halftime show with the Golden Gate Boys Choir of San Francisco, California.Has the natural ability to draw and sketch at a professional level.Before pursuing his acting career, he was a top car salesmen.Was an extra in Sarah Michelle Gellar's "The Return". In the club scene, he danced next to Sarah for hours to a horrible song and expressed his boredom. She asked, "Did you say something?" He replied, "I really liked Buffy." Everyone laughed. She just smiles and says, "Is that the best game you have to holler at me?" The crowd burst into laughter.Sprained his ankle during an aerial shot running scene in the "The Guardian".He was good friends with Chris Osborn ("Exists") and Ali Faulkner ("Bad Kids go to Hell") several years before working with them on films.