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

The Thin Man

as Clyde Wynant

Fury

as Sheriff

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang

as Bomber Wells

The 9th Guest

as Tim Cronin

The Texas Rangers

as Major Bailey

Winterset

as Judge Gaunt

Little Miss Broadway

as Pop Shea

A Man Betrayed

as Boss Thomas 'Tom' Cameron

Hi, Nellie!

as O'Connell

Girl Missing

as Detective Chief McDonald