Acting
Edward Ellis
1870 · Coldwater, Michigan, USA
30 films
Bio
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
The Thin Man
Clyde Wynant
Fury
Sheriff
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Bomber Wells
Hi, Nellie!
O'Connell
Transient Lady
Nick Kiley
The 9th Guest
Tim Cronin
Wanderer of the Wasteland
Dismukes
The Texas Rangers
Major Bailey
A Man Betrayed
Boss Thomas 'Tom' Cameron
Maid of Salem
Elder Goode
Little Miss Broadway
Pop Shea
The Lady Consents
Jim Talbot