Edward Ellis

About

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

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangMovie • 1932The Thin ManMovie • 1934FuryMovie • 1936The Texas RangersMovie • 1936The 9th GuestMovie • 1934