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.
Edward Ellis has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work is anchored in the The Thin Man Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Main Street Lawyer, The Man in Blue, Three Sons. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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