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Edward Ellis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

November 11, 1870(81)

Day of Death

July 26, 1952

Place of Birth

Coldwater, Michigan, USA

Also Known As

Edward Mayne Ellis
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Edward Ellis

Acting

Biography

Character actor in films, often portraying strident types, he is best remembered cast as "The Thin Man" (actually, "Wynant") of the hit 1934 MGM film. He Ellis was active on Broadway as an actor, producer and playwright from 1905-32 (see "Other Works"). He died in Beverly Hills, CA at age 81 in 1952.

Known For

Filmography