James Edwards
Actor · Writer
Born Mar 6, 1918 · Muncie, Indiana, USA
Active 1949–1970
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier…
Filmography
The Killing (1956) — Track Parking AttendantPatton (1970) — Sergeant William George MeeksThe Manchurian Candidate (1962) — Cpl. Allen MelvinAlfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — Convict · EdThe Caine Mutiny (1954) — Chief Steward WhittakerThe Set-Up (1949) — Luther HawkinsCoogan's Bluff (1968) — Sgt. JacksonThe Steel Helmet (1951) — Corporal ThompsonThe Fugitive (1963) — Joe SmithPork Chop Hill (1959) — Cpl. JurgensMen in War (1957) — Sgt. KillianThe Phenix City Story (1955) — Zeke WardThe Sandpiper (1965) — Larry BrantDoomsday Voyage (1972) — Coast Guard OfficerBright Victory (1951) — Joe MorganBattle Hymn (1957) — Lt. MaplesThe Member of the Wedding (1952) — Honey Camden BrownHome of the Brave (1949) — Private Peter MossAnna Lucasta (1958) — EddieFraulein (1958) — Cpl. HanksBurke's Law (1963) — NortonTexas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge (1960) — BattLaw of the Plainsman (1959) — WriterDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) — Sgt. Morgan