Edward Ellis
Actor · Scenario Writer
Born Nov 11, 1870 · Coldwater, Michigan, USA
Active 1917–1952
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.
Filmography
The Thin Man (1934) — Clyde WynantI Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) — Bomber WellsFury (1936) — SheriffThe Man in Blue (1937) — Martin DunneThe Texas Rangers (1936) — Major BaileyThe Frontier of the Stars (1921) — GregoryLittle Miss Broadway (1938) — Pop SheaThe 9th Guest (1934) — Tim CroninHi, Nellie! (1934) — O'ConnellWinterset (1936) — Judge GauntCareer (1939) — Stephen CruthersMidnight Madonna (1937) — Judge ClarkLet Them Live (1937) — Pete LindseyThe Great Bradley Mystery (1917) — Bradley · Scenario WriterA Man to Remember (1938) — Dr. John AbbottStrictly Personal (1933) — William "Soapy" GibsonAfter Tonight (1933) — Maj. LieberVillage Tale (1935) — Old IkeChatterbox (1936) — Uriah LowellMaid of Salem (1937) — Elder GoodeOut Yonder (1919) — Joey ClarkFrom Headquarters (1933) — Dr. Van de WaterA Man Betrayed (1941) — Boss Thomas 'Tom' CameronThe Omaha Trail (1942) — Mr. Vane