Anthony Edwards is an American actor and director born on July 19, 1962. He is best known for his role as Dr. Mark Greene on the television series ER, for which he received a Golden Globe award. Edwards has appeared in various films, including Top Gun, Revenge of the Nerds, and Zodiac. In addition to his acting career, he has directed episodes of television shows like ER, and has won a Primetime Emmy Award for his directing work.