
Edward Ellis
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

The Thin Man
1934

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
1932

Fury
1936

Hi, Nellie!
1934

The 9th Guest
1934

Strictly Personal
1933

Winterset
1936

Maid of Salem
1937

Transient Lady
1935

Little Miss Broadway
1938

The Texas Rangers
1936

A Man Betrayed
1941

The Trumpet Blows
1934

Out Yonder
1919

Main Street Lawyer
1939

The Omaha Trail
1942

Let Them Live
1937

Steel Against the Sky
1941

A Man to Remember
1938

Man of Conquest
1939

The Last Gentleman
1934

The President Vanishes
1934

Village Tale
1935

The Lady Consents
1936