Edward Arnold
Biography
Edward Arnold was an American actor born on February 17, 1890, in New York City, New York, USA. He began his acting career on the New York stage and transitioned to film acting in 1916. Arnold was a popular screen personality, starring in numerous films throughout his career. He appeared in over 150 films and held the position of President of The Screen Actors Guild shortly before his death. Arnold was known for his commanding style and superb baritone voice. He is also known by the alias "Gunth".
Career overview
Edward Arnold was born Gunther Edward Arnold Schneider on February 17, 1890, in New York City, New York. He began his acting career on the New York stage before transitioning to film in 1916. Recognized as a burly man with a commanding style and a superb baritone voice, he established himself as a popular screen personality for decades, appearing in over one hundred and fifty films and earning one hundred and twenty-two known credits on The Movie Database.
Among his notable film work, Arnold starred in the classic film Diamond Jim in 1935, a role he later reprised in Le roman de Lillian Russell in 1940. Beyond his extensive work in cinema, he held a prominent position within the industry as the President of The Screen Actors Guild shortly before his death.
Edward Arnold passed away on April 26, 1956, at the age of sixty-six. His long career spanned both stage and screen, leaving a lasting record as a familiar and commanding presence in American film history.
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124 titles- Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It with You (2008) as Self (archive footage)
- Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line (1997) as Self (archive footage)
- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) as (in "Johnny Eager") (archive footage)
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Miami Exposé (1956) as Oliver Tubbs
- The Houston Story (1956) as Paul Atlas
- The Ambassador's Daughter (1956) as Ambassador William Fisk
- MGM Parade (1955)
- Climax! (1954) as Jock Fathian
- Climax! (1954) as Lieutenant Shipley
- Living It Up (1954) as The Mayor of New York
- Twelve Angry Men (1954) as Juror #10
- A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as John Prescott / Mayor Underwood
- City That Never Sleeps (1953) as Penrod Biddel
- Man of Conflict (1953) as J.R. Compton
- Cavalcade of America (1952)
- Belles on Their Toes (1952) as Sam Harper
- Ellis in Freedomland (1952) as The Range (voice)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Dear Brat (1951) as Senator Wilkins
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Annie Get Your Gun (1950) as Pawnee Bill
- The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950) as Adm. Homer Thorndyke
- The Yellow Cab Man (1950) as Martin Creavy
- John Loves Mary (1949) as Sen. James McKinley
- Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) as Joe Lorgan
- Big Jack (1949) as Mahoney
- Dear Wife (1949) as Judge Wilkins
- Studio One (1948) as Juror #10
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Command Decision (1948) as Congressman Arthur Malcolm
- Three Daring Daughters (1948) as Robert Nelson
- Big City (1948) as Judge Martin O. Abercrombie
- Wallflower (1948) as Andrew J. Linnett
- The Hucksters (1947) as David 'Dave' Lash
- The Mighty McGurk (1947) as Mike Glenson
- Dear Ruth (1947) as Judge Harry Wilkins
- Blow-Ups of 1947 (1947) as Self
- My Brother Talks to Horses (1947) as Mr. Charles G. Bledsoe
- Three Wise Fools (1946) as Theodore Findley
- No Leave, No Love (1946) as Hobart Canford Stiles
- Blow-Ups of 1946 (1946) as Self
- Janie Gets Married (1946) as Charles Conway
- Ziegfeld Follies (1945) as Lawyer (segment "Pay the Two Dollars")
- Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) as Martin Edley
- Main Street After Dark (1945) as Lt. Lorrgan
- The Hidden Eye (1945) as Capt. Duncan Maclain
- Mrs. Parkington (1944) as Amory Stilham
- Kismet (1944) as The Grand Vizier
- Janie (1944) as Charles Conway
- Standing Room Only (1944) as T.J. Todd
- The Youngest Profession (1943) as Burton V. Lyons
- Eyes in the Night (1942) as Duncan 'Mac' Maclain
- The War Against Mrs. Hadley (1942) as Elliot Fulton
- Inflation (1942) as The Devil
- Meet John Doe (1941) as D.B. Norton
- Johnny Eager (1941) as John Benson Farrell
- All That Money Can Buy (1941) as Daniel Webster
- Nothing but the Truth (1941) as T.T. Ralston
- The Lady from Cheyenne (1941) as James 'Jim' Cork
- Design for Scandal (1941) as Judson M. 'J.M.' / 'Judsy' Blair
- Unholy Partners (1941) as Merrill Lambert
- The Penalty (1941) as Martin 'Stuff' Nelson
- Johnny Apollo (1940) as Robert Cain Sr.
- Lillian Russell (1940) as Diamond Jim Brady
- The Earl of Chicago (1940) as Quentin 'Doc' Ramsey
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Jim Taylor
- Idiot's Delight (1939) as Achille Weber
- Land of Liberty (1939) as Diamond Jim Brady (edited from 'Diamond Jim')
- Slightly Honorable (1939) as Vincent Cushing
- Man About Town (1939) as Sir John Arlington
- Let Freedom Ring (1939) as Jim Knox
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Anthony P. Kirby
- The Crowd Roars (1938) as Jim Cain
- Easy Living (1937) as J.B. Ball
- The Toast of New York (1937) as Jim Fisk
- Blossoms On Broadway (1937) as Ira Collins
- John Meade's Woman (1937) as John Meade
- Come and Get It (1936) as Barney Glasgow
- Meet Nero Wolfe (1936) as Nero Wolfe
- Sutter's Gold (1936) as Johan (John) Sutter
- Crime and Punishment (1935) as Inspector Porfiry
- Remember Last Night? (1935) as Danny Harrison
- Biography of a Bachelor Girl (1935) as Mr. 'Feydie' Feydak
- Diamond Jim (1935) as Diamond Jim
- Cardinal Richelieu (1935) as Louis XIII
- The Glass Key (1935) as Paul Madvig
- Unknown Blonde (1934) as Frank Rodie
- Sadie McKee (1934) as Brennan
- The President Vanishes (1934) as Secretary of War Wardell
- Thirty Day Princess (1934) as Richard M. Gresham
- Hide-Out (1934) as Det. Lt. 'Mac' MacCarthy
- Wednesday's Child (1934) as Ray Phillips
- Million Dollar Ransom (1934) as Vincent Shelton
- Madame Spy (1934) as Schultz
- Duck Soup (1933) as Politician (uncredited)
- I'm No Angel (1933) as Big Bill Barton
- Her Bodyguard (1933) as Orson Bitzer
- Secret of the Blue Room (1933) as Commissioner Forster
- Roman Scandals (1933) as Emperor Valerius
- The Life of Jimmy Dolan (1933) as Inspector Ennis
- The Barbarian (1933) as Achmed Pasha
- The White Sister (1933) as Father Saracinesca
- Whistling in the Dark (1933) as Dillon
- Jennie Gerhardt (1933) as Sen. Brander
- Three on a Match (1932) as Ace
- Rasputin and the Empress (1932) as Doctor Remezov
- Afraid to Talk (1932) as Jig Skelli
- Okay, America! (1932) as Duke Morgan
- Murder in the Pullman (1932)
- He Who Gets Slapped (1924) as (uncredited)
- The Cost (1920) as Hampden Scarborough
- A Broadway Saint (1919) as Mr. Frewen
- Phil-for-Short (1919) as Tom Wentworth
- Vultures of Society (1916) as Joseph Gripp
- The Despoiler (1916) as Richard Warner
- The Misleading Lady (1916) as Sidney Parker
- Sherlock Holmes (1916) as Moriarty Henchman In Striped Cap
- The Higher Destiny (1916) as John Standing
- The Return of Eve (1916) as Seymour Purchwell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edward Arnold best known for?
Edward Arnold is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), That's Entertainment! (1974), Miami Exposé (1956), MGM Parade (1955).
When and where was Edward Arnold born?
Edward Arnold was born on February 17, 1890 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 26, 1956.
How many credits does Edward Arnold have?
Edward Arnold has accumulated over 124 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2013.
What is Edward Arnold's background in cinema and television?
Edward Arnold was an American actor born on February 17, 1890, in New York City, New York, USA. He began his acting career on the New York stage and transitioned to film acting in 1916. Arnold was a popular screen personality, starring in numerous films throughout his career. He appeared in over 150 films and held the ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 61
- A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) as Self — aged about 64
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Jim Taylor — aged about 49
- MGM Parade (1955) — aged about 65
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Anthony P. Kirby — aged about 48
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 84
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