Eddie Borden
Biography
Edgar Mason Borden, known as Eddie Borden, was an American film actor born on May 1, 1888, and died on June 30, 1955. Before his career in film, he started in vaudeville. Active in the motion picture industry from 1922 to 1952, he appeared in nearly 160 films. Throughout his career, Borden was mostly seen playing comedic bit parts. Additionally, he appeared in numerous films alongside the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
Career overview
Edgar Mason Borden was an American film actor who began his career in vaudeville. Active in the film industry for three decades, he appeared in nearly 160 films between 1922 and 1952. Throughout his extensive career on screen, Borden was mostly seen in comedic bit parts.
In addition to his numerous film appearances, Borden frequently worked with the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, appearing alongside them in numerous films. His long-running career established him as a recognizable face in cinematic comedy bits from the silent era well into the sound era, contributing to a substantial body of work in American cinema before his career concluded in 1952.
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Full Filmography
85 titles- Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons (1995) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- On Dangerous Ground (1951) as Man (uncredited)
- The Whip Hand (1951) as Medical Experiment Patient (uncredited)
- Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) as Pool Hall Patron (uncredited)
- Armored Car Robbery (1950) as Theatrical Agent (uncredited)
- Knock on Any Door (1949) as The Chef in Poolroom / Court Spectator (uncredited)
- The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- A Woman's Secret (1949) as Ship's Waiter (Uncredited)
- The Red Pony (1949) as Circus performer
- Pitfall (1948) as Prison Visitor (uncredited)
- The Miracle of the Bells (1948) as Crew Member
- Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947) as Bank Customer (uncredited)
- Body and Soul (1947) as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
- Riff-Raff (1947) as Panhandler (uncredited)
- Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947) as Drunk (uncredited)
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) as Quartette Member (uncredited)
- It Had to Be You (1947) as Passerby on Street (uncredited)
- Dangerous Years (1947) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946) as Drunk (uncredited)
- The Locket (1946) as Man (uncredited)
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Man in Saloon (uncredited)
- Hotel Berlin (1945)
- A Guy Named Joe (1944) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944)
- Wilson (1944) as Missouri Delegate (uncredited)
- Gents Without Cents (1944) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- The Ghost Ship (1943) as Crewman (uncredited)
- Swing Shift Maisie (1943) as Courtroom Spectator (Uncredited)
- A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) as Poker Player
- Coney Island (1943) as Man in Carnival Crowd
- Captive Wild Woman (1943) as Dock Spectator (uncredited)
- Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943) as Juror (uncredited)
- Murder in Times Square (1943) as Reporter
- Obliging Young Lady (1942) as Bird Lover (uncredited)
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) as Villa Luigi Waiter
- A Date with the Falcon (1942) as Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- All That Money Can Buy (1941) as Poker Player (uncredited)
- A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob (1941) as Man at Dance Hall (uncredited)
- A Panic in the Parlor (1941) as Returning Traveller at Airport
- A Chump at Oxford (1940) as Ghost
- Saps at Sea (1940) as Berserk Employee
- Two Girls on Broadway (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Li'l Abner (1940) as Bachelor
- The Farmer's Daughter (1940) as Jason, the Milk Man (uncredited)
- 20 Mule Team (1940) as Fifth Barfly Counting Bill's Money
- The Flying Deuces (1939) as Legionnaire
- The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) as Skinny Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Cafe Society (1939) as Les (uncredited)
- Give Me a Sailor (1938) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Way Out West (1937) as Barfly (uncredited)
- Forty Naughty Girls (1937) as Stage Board Man (uncredited)
- The Bohemian Girl (1936) as Nobleman
- Wedding Present (1936)
- Early to Bed (1936) as Salesman
- Conflict (1936) as 'Spider' Welsh
- The Devil Is a Woman (1935) as Reveler with Balloon (uncredited)
- The Gilded Lily (1935) as Photographer
- The Rainmakers (1935) as Hobo
- Babes in Toyland (1934) as Demon Bogeyman (uncredited)
- Whirlpool (1934) as Annoyed Carnival Customer (uncredited)
- Apples to You! (1934) as The Barber of Seville
- Jungle Bride (1933) as Eddie Stevens
- I'm No Angel (1933) as Carnival Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
- My Woman (1933) as Party Guest (Uncredited)
- Flying Down to Rio (1933) as Eddie (uncredited)
- Flying Devils (1933) as Fresh Autograph Seeker
- Hollywood on Parade No. A-8 (1933)
- Quiet Please! (1933) as Man Removing Boots
- Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles (1933) as Edgar
- The Hollywood Handicap (1932)
- A Fool's Advice (1932) as Catlett
- Breach of Promise (1932) as Hotel Clerk
- Hollywood on Parade No. A-4 (1932) as Self (uncredited)
- How Comedies Are Born (1931) as Prop Master
- Suicide Fleet (1931) as Man Displaying Newspaper (uncredited)
- Transatlantic (1931) as Interloper
- Rough Romance (1930) as Laramie
- The Rampant Age (1930) as Eddie Mason
- The Show Girl (1927) as 'Breezy' Ayres
- The Dove (1927) as Billy
- One Chance in a Million (1927) as Horace Featherby
- Battling Butler (1926) as Battling Butler's Manager
- Bad Boy (1925) as Dance Hall Proprietor
- Back Home and Broke (1922) as Collector
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eddie Borden best known for?
Eddie Borden is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including On Dangerous Ground (1951), Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950), Armored Car Robbery (1950), Éramos Seis (1994).
When and where was Eddie Borden born?
Eddie Borden was born on May 1, 1888. They passed away on July 1, 1955.
How many credits does Eddie Borden have?
Eddie Borden has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 1995.
What is Eddie Borden's background in cinema and television?
Edgar Mason Borden, known as Eddie Borden, was an American film actor born on May 1, 1888, and died on June 30, 1955. Before his career in film, he started in vaudeville. Active in the motion picture industry from 1922 to 1952, he appeared in nearly 160 films. Throughout his career, Borden was mostly seen playing comed...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) as Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) — aged about 62
- Pitfall (1948) as Prison Visitor (uncredited) — aged about 60
- Road to Utopia (1946) as Man in Saloon (uncredited) — aged about 58
- It Happened Tomorrow (1944) — aged about 56
- Battling Butler (1926) as Battling Butler's Manager — aged about 38
- On Dangerous Ground (1951) as Man (uncredited) — aged about 63
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