Edward Ellis

Born: 1870-11-11

Birthplace: Coldwater, Michigan, USA

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

Fury
Transient Lady
The Thin Man
Girl Missing
Hi, Nellie!
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
Little Miss Broadway
Winterset
Strictly Personal
Village Tale

Top Movie Credits

Fury Sheriff
Transient Lady Nick Kiley
The Thin Man Clyde Wynant
Girl Missing Detective Chief McDonald
Hi, Nellie! O'Connell
Winterset Judge Gaunt
Strictly Personal William "Soapy" Gibson