An actor and model with a lifelong passion for theater and film, Gideon Madison aspires to create inspirational experiences through his performances. In his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri, he has been immersed in the theater scene, receiving training in hand to hand combat, tactical work, sword fighting and stunt work. Some of his most notable projects include “Memphis” & “After Midnight” with The Black Repertory of Kansas City and “The Laramie Project” with The Barn Players. With his most recent engagement into the word of immersive theater, he played the lead character of Maximilian in the haunt “Exiled: Rose Crooked Woods” (2024) directed by Darren Lynn Bousman of the “Saw” Franchise. The haunt was massively successful, winning awards such as Most Immersive, Most Unique Attraction, and Highest Rated Cast. Gideon has also been part of award winning short films such as “After These Messages” written & directed by Khalid Abdulquaardir and executive produced by Talib Kweli, the official selection for The American Black Film Festival, and the official selection for the Black & Unlimited Fatherhood Project at the same festival. He was also featured in the capstone short film “Tammi Terrell” which was nominated for 3 awards at The University of Kansas. He has also enjoyed working on big features shot in KC such as “Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love Story” and “Rise and Shine” where he worked as a background actor & stand-in.  Most recently he was credited in the feature film “My Cherie Amour” featuring Omar Gooding. There is more to look forward to as Gideon has films yet to be released such as “The Lions Share”, “Oblation”, “Perfect Machines” and the feature film “The Jester 2” coming to Prime Video.