Edward Ellis

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 37
Gender: Male
Born: November 11, 1870
Died: July 26, 1952
Place of birth: Coldwater, Michigan, USA
Also known as: Edward Mayne 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.