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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edwin Eugene Lockhart (July 18, 1891 – March 31, 1957) was a Canadian-American character actor, singer, and playwright. He also wrote the lyrics to a number of popular songs. He became a United States citizen in 1939. Born in London, Ontario, the son of John Coats Lockhart and Ellen Mary (née Delaney) Lockhart, he made his professional debut at the age of six when he appeared with the Kilties Band of Canada. He later appeared in sketches with Beatrice Lillie. Lockhart is mostly remembered for his film work. He made his film debut in the 1922 version of Smilin' Through, as the Rector, but did not make his sound debut until 1934 in the film By Your Leave, where he played the playboy Skeets. Lockhart subsequently appeared in more than 300 motion pictures. He often played villains, including a role as the treacherous informant Regis in Algiers, the...
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Robert Montgomery PresentsSeries • 1950
Climax!Series • 1954
Armstrong Circle TheatreSeries • 1950
Lights OutSeries • 1949
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
Telephone TimeSeries • 1956
Lux Video TheatreSeries • 1950
Tales of TomorrowSeries • 1951
CrossroadsSeries • 1955
Miracle on 34th StreetMovie • 1947
His Girl FridayMovie • 1940
A Christmas CarolMovie • 1938
Mrs. MiniverMovie • 1942
Leave Her to HeavenMovie • 1945
The Man in the Gray Flannel SuitMovie • 1956
The Sea WolfMovie • 1941
Meet John DoeMovie • 1941
They Died with Their Boots OnMovie • 1941
Joan of ArcMovie • 1948
Jesse JamesMovie • 1939
Madame BovaryMovie • 1949
Going My WayMovie • 1944
Hangmen Also Die!Movie • 1943
The House on 92nd StreetMovie • 1945