Lt. Ed Cullen — The Man Who Cheated Himself Character Profile

About Lt. Ed Cullen

San Francisco homicide detective and Lois's lover. He covers up Howard's murder, attempts to frame Nito Capa for both killings, and tries to help Lois flee. His deception is uncovered by his brother Andy, leading to their arrest.

Lt. Ed Cullen — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Lee J. Cobb

Appears in

The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Man Who Cheated Himself

• Lois Frazer (Jane Wyatt)
• Andy Cullen (John Dall)
• Pietro Capa (Tito Vuolo)
• Janet Cullen (Lisa Howard)
• Howard Frazer (Harlan Warde)
• Ernest Quimby (as Charles E. Arnet) (Charles Arnt)
• Mrs. Capa (Mimi Aguglia)
• Muriel Quimby (Marjorie Bennett)
• Officer Blair (Bud Wolfe)
• Nito Capa (Alan Wells)
• Machetti (Mario Siletti)
• Detective Olson (Howard Negley)