Edward Ellis

Edward Ellis

Born
November 11, 1870 · Coldwater, Michigan, USA
Died
July 26, 1952
  • Actor
  • Writer

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.

Filmography · 36 credits