Edward Ellis
Biography
Edward Ellis was an American actor, playwright and producer who first took to the stage in Chicago in 1879 and later toured both America and England. Born in Coldwater in 1870, he made his adult debut in Mary and John in 1905 and acted on Broadway before moving into film, and he also wrote the 1934 play Affair of a Gentleman. Most of his screen work was in supporting parts, though he took leading roles in A Man to Remember (1938), Three Sons (1939) and Main Street Lawyer (1939). Across 37 films his best known parts included the title role in The Thin Man (1934), the sheriff in Fury (1936) and the uncle of Shirley Temple in Little Miss Broadway. He turned down a part Frank Capra offered him in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
81years old at death
- Born Coldwater
- Died Beverly Hills
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Also credited as Edward Mayne Ellis
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 4 years1932 to 1936
Every film, newest first
- 1936FuryIMDb rating 7.8
- 1936The Texas RangersIMDb rating 6.6
- 1934The Thin ManIMDb rating 7.9
- 1932I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangIMDb rating 8.2
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First role
Ellis first appeared on stage in Chicago in 1879, and his first adult performance came in Mary and John in 1905.
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Films together
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W.S. Van DykeDirector, 1 film, 1934
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Mervyn LeRoyDirector, 1 film, 1932
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