Edward Van Sloan
ActingAbout Edward Van Sloan
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun) was an American screen and stage character actor best remembered for his roles in Universal Studios horror films.
Edward Van Sloan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edward Van Sloan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edward Van Sloan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Edward Van Sloan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Secret Seven, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edward Van Sloan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Van Sloan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edward Van Sloan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film | Van Helsing (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dracula in the Movies | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Van Helsing (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Underworld Story | Minister at Funeral (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | A Foreign Affair | German (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Betty Co-Ed | A.J.A. Woodruff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Conspirators | Dutch Underground Leader (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Riders of the Rio Grande | Pop Owens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Valley of Hunted Men | Dr. Heinrich Steiner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Destination Unknown | Holland Legation | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Man's World | Doctor Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Love Crazy | Sanity Hearing Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Before I Hang | Dr. Ralph Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Secret Seven | Prof. Holtz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Burkhardt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Dr. Barrett (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Teddy the Rough Rider | Elihu Root, Secretary of State | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Priest on Bali (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Danger on the Air | Leonard Sylvester | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | That Mothers Might Live | Hospital Chief of Staff (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Penitentiary | Dr. Rinewulf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man Who Found Himself | Medical Board Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Criminal Lawyer | Bit (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sins of Man | Austrian Army Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fatal Lady | French Surete (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Professor Van Helsing | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Road Gang | Dudley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Dr. Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Black Room | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Arizonian | Judge Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Air Hawks | Schutter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Woman in Red | Prosecuting Attorney Foxall | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Shot in the Dark | Professor Bostwick | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Grand Old Girl | Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mills of the Gods | Komeoski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I'll Fix It | Parkes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Herr Wagner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Manhattan Melodrama | Yacht Captain Swenson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Jameson - Bank Director (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | It's Great to Be Alive | Dr. Wilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Trick for Trick | John Russell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Working Man | Mr. Briggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Infernal Machine | Professor Gustabve Hoffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mummy | Dr. Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Thunder Below | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Under Eighteen | Assistant to François (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Frankenstein | Doctor Waldman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dracula | Van Helsing | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Van Sloan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Van Sloan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Van Sloan is "The Secret Seven" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edward Van Sloan acted in?
Edward Van Sloan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Van Sloan?
Other notable films include "Fatal Lady", "Riders of the Rio Grande", and "Dracula in the Movies".