James Edwards
Born: 1918-03-06
Birthplace: Muncie, Indiana, USA
Biography
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.
Known For
Coogan's Bluff
Patton
The Sandpiper
The Killing
Pork Chop Hill
The Caine Mutiny
The Manchurian Candidate
The Steel Helmet
The Set-Up
Battle Hymn
Top Movie Credits
Coogan's Bluff
Sgt. Jackson
Patton
Sergeant William George Meeks
The Sandpiper
Larry Brant
The Killing
Track Parking Attendant
Pork Chop Hill
Cpl. Jurgens
The Caine Mutiny
Chief Steward Whittaker
The Manchurian Candidate
Cpl. Allen Melvin
The Steel Helmet
Corporal Thompson
The Set-Up
Luther Hawkins
Battle Hymn
Lt. Maples