Edward Ellis

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1870-11-11 · Coldwater, Michigan, USA
- Died
- 1952-07-26
Known for
- The Thin Man (1934) — Clyde Wynant
- Fury (1936) — Sheriff
- I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) — Bomber Wells
- The 9th Guest (1934) — Tim Cronin
- The Texas Rangers (1936) — Major Bailey
- Winterset (1936) — Judge Gaunt
- Little Miss Broadway (1938) — Pop Shea
- A Man Betrayed (1941) — Boss Thomas 'Tom' Cameron
- Hi, Nellie! (1934) — O'Connell
- Girl Missing (1933) — Detective Chief McDonald
- From Headquarters (1933) — Dr. Van de Water
- Maid of Salem (1937) — Elder Goode
- Man of Conquest (1939) — Andrew Jackson
- A Man to Remember (1938) — Dr. John Abbott
- After Tonight (1933) — Maj. Lieber
- The Return Of Peter Grimm (1935) — Dr. Andrew Macpherson