Edward Ellis - Actor Profile

Edward Ellis

Acting
36Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 11, 1870
Birth Place: Coldwater, Michigan, USA

About Edward Ellis

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.

Best Edward Ellis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edward Ellis's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Ellis.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1942 The Omaha Trail Mr. Vane Hit Similar →
1941 Steel Against the Sky Pop Aloysisus Evans Flop Similar →
1941 A Man Betrayed Boss Thomas 'Tom' Cameron Flop Similar →
1939 Main Street Lawyer Abraham Lincoln 'Link' Boggs Flop Similar →
1939 Three Sons Daniel Pardway Flop Similar →
1939 Career Stephen Cruthers Flop Similar →
1939 Man of Conquest Andrew Jackson Flop Similar →
1938 A Man to Remember Dr. John Abbott Hit Similar →
1938 Little Miss Broadway Pop Shea Average Similar →
1937 Midnight Madonna Judge Clark Flop Similar →
1937 Let Them Live Pete Lindsey Flop Similar →
1937 Maid of Salem Elder Goode Average Similar →
1936 Winterset Judge Gaunt Average Similar →
1936 The Texas Rangers Major Bailey Average Similar →
1936 Fury Sheriff Hit Similar →
1936 The Lady Consents Jim Talbot Average Similar →
1936 Chatterbox Uriah Lowell Average Similar →
1935 The Return Of Peter Grimm Dr. Andrew Macpherson Flop Similar →
1935 Wanderer of the Wasteland Dismukes Flop Similar →
1935 Village Tale Old Ike Flop Similar →
1935 Transient Lady Nick Kiley Average Similar →
1934 The President Vanishes Lincoln Lee Average Similar →
1934 The Thin Man Clyde Wynant Super Hit Similar →
1934 The Last Gentleman Claude, Cabot's butler Flop Similar →
1934 The Trumpet Blows Chato Flop Similar →
1934 The 9th Guest Tim Cronin Average Similar →
1934 Hi, Nellie! O'Connell Hit Similar →
1933 From Headquarters Dr. Van de Water Average Similar →
1933 After Tonight Maj. Lieber Average Similar →
1933 Strictly Personal William "Soapy" Gibson Flop Similar →
1933 Girl Missing Detective Chief McDonald Flop Similar →
1932 I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang Bomber Wells Super Hit Similar →
1921 The Frontier of the Stars Gregory Flop Similar →
1919 Out Yonder Joey Clark Average Similar →
1917 The Great Bradley Mystery Bradley Flop Similar →
1917 The Law That Failed Luke Rodin Flop Similar →

Edward Ellis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edward Ellis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Ellis is "I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Edward Ellis acted in?

Edward Ellis has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edward Ellis?

Other notable films include "The Thin Man", "Fury", and "The Omaha Trail".