Edgar Norton
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edgar Norton (August 11, 1868 – February 6, 1953) was an English-born American character actor. Born in London, England on August 11, 1868, Norton was active on both stage and screen, his theater performances were on both the London and Broadway stages, and his film career spanned both the silent and "talkie" eras in Hollywood. During his thirty-year film career, he appeared in at least ninety films. Many consider his most memorable role to be that of Poole, the butler to Dr. Jekyll in the 1931 classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—a role he had been playing on-stage since 1898, opposite Richard Mansfield as Jekyll. He died in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles in February 1953.
Best Edgar Norton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edgar Norton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edgar Norton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Devotion | Club Member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Captain Kidd | Nobleman with King William III (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kitty | Earl of Campton | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Suspect | Mr. Frazer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rings on Her Fingers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Corsican Brothers | Colonna's Barber (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Meadows - London Butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The House of the Seven Gables | Phineas Weed - Jaffrey's Servant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Chump at Oxford | Professor Witherspoon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Mr. McKinnon (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Man in the Iron Mask | Fouquet's Servant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Son of Frankenstein | Thomas Benson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Cowboy and the Lady | Smith's Servant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thoroughbreds Don't Cry | Mr. Fox - Roger's Teacher (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bill Cracks Down | Jarvis, the Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Beloved Enemy | Mr. Moll (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Give Me Your Heart | Jenkins (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Trouble for Two | Herald (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Hobbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | East of Java | Resident | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Top Hat | London Hotel Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | Lewis, John’s Chauffeur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Imitation of Life | Butler at Party (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Richest Girl in the World | Binkley - The Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Stingaree | Governor's First Aide (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Thirty Day Princess | Baron Passeria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Strictly Dynamite | Meadows (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | George (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Blind Adventure | Maitre d'hotel | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Big Broadcast | Secretary to Bellows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Love Me Tonight | Valet (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Red-Headed Woman | Gaerste's Butler Tompkins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Letty Lynton | Darrow's Butler (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde | Poole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Bachelor Father | Bolton | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Du Barry, Woman of Passion | Renal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Monte Carlo | Minor Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | One Romantic Night | Colonel Wunderlich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Man from Blankley's | Dawes | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Girl Said No | Alfred - Hettie's Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Sarah and Son | Vanning's Butler (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Love Parade | Master of Ceremonies | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Man Who Laughs | Lord High Chancellor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg | Lutz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The King On Main Street | Hugo Jensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Men | The Baron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Wolf Man | Sir Reginald Stackpoole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Light in the Dark | Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Ocean Waif | Hawkins, the Valet | Average | Similar → |
Edgar Norton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edgar Norton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edgar Norton is "The Man Who Laughs" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Edgar Norton acted in?
Edgar Norton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edgar Norton?
Other notable films include "The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg", "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", and "Men".