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Edward Ellis

Acting

Edward Ellis

Born
1870-11-11 · Coldwater, Michigan, USA
Died
1952-07-26
Filmography
37 titles on TMDB
About Edward Ellis

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.

Backdrop from The Thin Man

Films & television

37 titles

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