
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1883-11-10
Deathday
1964-03-04
Place of Birth
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Edwin August
Biography
Edwin August (born Edwin August Phillip von der Butz; November 10, 1883 – March 4, 1964) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1909 and 1947. He also directed 52 films between 1912 and 1919. August co-founded Eaco Films in 1914. He wrote novels under the pen name Montague Lawrence. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Senator (uncredited)

The Magnificent Ambersons
as Citizen (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Marked Woman
as Juror (uncredited)

Gentleman Jim
as Olympic Club Member (uncredited)

Mr. Lucky
as Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)

The House with Closed Shutters

The Old Actor
as The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

The Rage of Paris
as Receptionist (uncredited)
