Edward Ellis
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.
Known For
Top 36 Movies
The Return Of Peter Grimm
1935
From Headquarters
1933
Fury
1936
A Man to Remember
1938
The Thin Man
1934
Transient Lady
1935
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932
The President Vanishes
1934
Maid of Salem
1937
Little Miss Broadway
1938
Career
1939
Steel Against the Sky
1941
The Omaha Trail
1942
Hi, Nellie!
1934
Village Tale
1935
The Texas Rangers
1936
After Tonight
1933
Man of Conquest
1939
Winterset
1936
The Last Gentleman
1934
A Man Betrayed
1941
The Lady Consents
1936
Wanderer of the Wasteland
1935
Chatterbox
1936
Main Street Lawyer
1939
Strictly Personal
1933
The 9th Guest
1934
Out Yonder
1919
Girl Missing
1933
The Great Bradley Mystery
1917
The Trumpet Blows
1934
Three Sons
1939
Let Them Live
1937
The Frontier of the Stars
1921
The Law That Failed
1917