Edward Ellis
Edward Ellis

Edward Ellis

Known forActing

GenderMale

BirthdayFri Nov 11 1870

DeathdaySat Jul 26 1952

Place of birthColdwater, Michigan, USA

Also known asEdward Mayne Ellis

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.

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