Edwin August

Born:November 10, 1883

Place of Birth:Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Died:March 4, 1964

Known For:Acting

Biography

Edwin August (born Edwin August Phillip von der Butz; November 10, 1883 – March 4, 1964) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1909 and 1947. He also directed 52 films between 1912 and 1919. August co-founded Eaco Films in 1914. He wrote novels under the pen name Montague Lawrence.

[biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Images

Edwin August

Filmography

Acting

icon
icon

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Senator (uncredited)

1939

icon
icon

The Magnificent Ambersons

Citizen (uncredited)

1942

Production