Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
11 Nov, 1870 (154 years old)
Death date
26 Jul, 1952

Edward 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.

Known For

Man of Conquest
105 min 1939

Man of Conquest

Drama Movie
The Lady Consents
DVD
76 min 1936

The Lady Consents

Drama Movie
Girl Missing
DVD
69 min 1933

Girl Missing

Comedy Movie
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
92 min 1932

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

Crime Movie