
Edward Ellis
Acting36Total 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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".




