Edward Everett Horton

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Characters played by Edward Everett Horton

The Chief — Sex and the Single Girl (1964)

The Chief is Bob's superior at Stop. After Bob refuses to let the magazine publish damaging material about Helen, his boss responds by firing him. This professional confrontation confirms that Bob has chosen his feelings and Helen's protection over the tabloid's demands.

Mr. Witherspoon — Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

An employee from the Happy Dale mental asylum who arrives to take Teddy into care. Abby and Martha insist on accompanying him.

Messenger 7013 — Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

Bureaucratic angel responsible for collecting souls and managing heavenly paperwork.

Horace Hardwick — Top Hat (1935)

Bumbling producer who brings Jerry to London for a show. He is married to Madge and sends his valet to monitor Dale, inadvertently causing the mistaken identity plot.

Marquis De Loiselle — Bluebeard's Eighth Wife (1938)

Marquis De Loiselle is Nicole's penniless father, who owes a large unpaid hotel bill and tries to turn his possessions into business opportunities. Michael recognizes him through the pajama bottoms and buys a bathtub from him, indirectly helping him. Later, the marquis arranges for Nicole to enter the sanitarium by buying it with their newly acquired wealth.

Nick Potter — Holiday (1938)

An unconventional friend of Johnny who inspires him with his free-spirited lifestyle. He plans a voyage to Europe and serves as a catalyst for Johnny's decision to pursue personal freedom over corporate life.

Hudgins — Pocketful of Miracles (1961)

The professional butler working at a luxury penthouse suite. Dave borrows the apartment and Hudgins specifically to stage a high-society reception for Louise and her family. Hudgins provides the authentic service and atmosphere necessary to maintain the convincing facade of wealth and status.

Ambassador Popoff — The Merry Widow (1934)

Ambassador Popoff is the Marshovian diplomat responsible for communicating the secret plan to Danilo in Paris. He tells Danilo to attend the embassy ball, questions his absence, and later announces the engagement after receiving King Achmet's order. His announcement allows Sonia to uncover the scheme and leave, contributing to the crisis between the two leads.

Messenger 7013 — Down to Earth (1947)

Officious angel who retrieves souls and assists the protagonist in the afterlife

Count "Piggy" Volsky — Summer Storm (1944)

An impoverished former aristocrat and Fedya's best friend who becomes entangled with Olga. Despite his infatuation, he is somewhat gullible, wrongly accusing Anton Urbenin of jewel theft. He unknowingly sells Fedya's confessional manuscript to Nadena, inadvertently setting the final events in motion.

Max Plunkett — Design for Living (1933)

An advertising executive and Gilda Farrell's boss who unsuccessfully pursues her. He informs Tom about George's success. Gilda marries Max in Manhattan to resolve the rivalry between the two artists, but the marriage remains unconsummated. After he hosts a client party that is crashed by Tom and George, Max discovers the trio together, leading to a brawl that prompts Gilda to leave him.

Alexander P. " Lovey " Lovett — Lost Horizon (1937)

A paleontologist among the last evacuees from Baskul. He survives the aircraft hijacking and crash, and is subsequently rescued to Shangri-La with the other passengers.

Career Overview

Edward Everett Horton has 146 screen credits in a career dating back to 1922. Their work is anchored in the Down to Earth universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Bullwinkle Show, Sex and the Single Girl, Her Master's Voice. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
146
Birth Date
1886-03-17
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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