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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Thin Man
as Clyde Wynant
1934
A Man Betrayed
as Boss Thomas 'Tom' Cameron
1941
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
as Bomber Wells
1932
Fury
as Sheriff
1936
The Texas Rangers
as Major Bailey
1936
Wanderer of the Wasteland
as Dismukes
1935
Village Tale
as Old Ike
1935
The Return Of Peter Grimm
as Dr. Andrew Macpherson
1935
Three Sons
as Daniel Pardway
1939
The Last Gentleman
as Claude, Cabot's butler
1934
Man of Conquest
as Andrew Jackson
1939
Girl Missing
as Detective Chief McDonald
1933
From Headquarters
as Dr. Van de Water
1933
A Man to Remember
as Dr. John Abbott
1938
The 9th Guest
as Tim Cronin
1934
Chatterbox
as Uriah Lowell
1936
After Tonight
as Maj. Lieber
1933
Little Miss Broadway
as Pop Shea
1938
The Lady Consents
as Jim Talbot
1936
Career
as Stephen Cruthers
1939