Edward Ellis

Edward Ellis

Known For: Acting

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: November 11, 1870

Day of Death: July 26, 1952 (82 years old)

Place of Birth: Coldwater, Michigan, USA

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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.