Edward Ellis

Born:November 11, 1870

Place of Birth:Coldwater, Michigan, USA

Died:July 26, 1952

Known For: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.

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Edward Ellis
Edward Ellis

Filmography

Acting

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The Thin Man

Clyde Wynant

1934

Production