Edward Ellis

Known for Acting

Edward Ellis's portrait

Details

Birthday: November 11, 1870

Deathday: July 26, 1952

Place of birth: Coldwater, Michigan, USA

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.