Louis Edmonds

Biography

Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he studied at Louisiana State University and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. During WWII, he served in the Navy. His career was started in New York, acting in regional and Off-Broadway Theatre until his Broadway debut in the musical, "Candide" in 1956. Edmonds stage role in "The Importance of Being Earnest" and his work on the accompanying album led him to television roles. He is best known for his work as character Roger Collins in the wildly popular daytime gothic drama "Dark Shadows" which ran from 1967-71.

Known For

The Exterminator

as CIA Chief

Dark Shadows

as Roger Collins / Joshua Collins

House of Dark Shadows

as Roger Collins

All My Children

as Langley Wallingford

Dark Shadows: The Vampire Curse

as Roger Collins (archive footage)

Dark Shadows: The Haunting of Collinwood

as Roger Collins

Studio One

as Grumio

Next Year in Jerusalem

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Bagot

Robert Montgomery Presents