Edward Martindel
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 7, 1876 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA
- Died
- May 4, 1955
- Active Years
- 1920–1935 (16 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Edward Martindel was an American stage and film actor born in Hamilton, Ohio, on July 8, 1876, to Dr. and Mrs. Frank Martindell. He appeared on Broadway and in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1946. Throughout his career, he was credited in numerous motion pictures, including Why Be Good?, On Trial, Clarence, Lady Windermere's Fan, Children of Divorce, American Madness, You'd Be Surprised, Blonde Crazy, The Duchess of Buffalo, and The Garden of Eden. He was married to Jane. Edward Martindel died on May 4, 1955, at the age of 78 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.
Career overview
Edward Martindel was an American stage and film actor born in Hamilton, Ohio, on July 8, 1876. He was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Martindell. Throughout his professional career, he appeared on Broadway and performed in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1946. He was also known by the names Edward Martindale and Edw. Martindel.
His filmography includes a wide variety of titles. Among the works he is known for are Clarence, released in 1922, and the 1928 film On Trial. He also appeared in the 1929 production Why Be Good? Other notable credits in his film career include Lady Windermere's Fan, Children of Divorce, American Madness, You'd Be Surprised, Blonde Crazy, The Duchess of Buffalo, and The Garden of Eden.
Martindel was married to a woman named Jane. He died on May 4, 1955, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.
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76 titles- The Girl Who Came Back (1935) as Chester Madison
- Champagne for Breakfast (1935) as Mr. Morton
- Two Heads on a Pillow (1934) as Judge Benjamin Gorman
- By Appointment Only (1933) as Judge Barry Phelps
- American Madness (1932) as Ames (uncredited)
- Afraid to Talk (1932) as Major Jamison
- False Faces (1932) as Mr. Jonathan Day
- Blonde Crazy (1931) as Jeweler (uncredited)
- The Gay Diplomat (1931) as Ambassador
- High Stakes (1931) as Richard Lennon
- Mamba (1930)
- Check and Double Check (1930) as John Blair
- Second Choice (1930) as Herbert Satterlee
- Song of the West (1930) as Colonel
- Rain or Shine (1930) as Mr. Conway
- Golden Dawn (1930) as Col. Judson
- Divorce Among Friends (1930) as Tom
- Why Be Good? (1929) as Winthrop Peabody Sr.
- The Aviator (1929) as Gordon
- The Devil's Apple Tree (1929) as Col. Rice
- Footlights and Fools (1929) as Chandler Cunnungham
- The Desert Song (1929) as General Bierbeau
- Hardboiled Rose (1929) as Jefferson Duhamel
- Modern Love (1929) as Andre Weston
- The Garden of Eden (1928) as Colonel Dupont
- We Americans (1928) as Mr. Bradleigh
- The Singing Fool (1928) as Louis Marcus
- The Desert Bride (1928) as Col. Sorelle
- Companionate Marriage (1928) as James Moore
- On Trial (1928) as Dr. Morgan
- Lovers (1927) as Don Julian
- The Woman Who Did Not Care (1927) as Franklin Payne
- In Old Kentucky (1927) as Mr. Brierly
- Children of Divorce (1927) as Tom Larrabee
- Fashions for Women (1927) as Duke of Arles
- Taxi! Taxi! (1927) as David Parmalee
- Venus of Venice (1927) as Journalist
- Lonesome Ladies (1927) as Motley Hunter
- You'd Be Surprised (1926) as Mr. White
- The Duchess of Buffalo (1926) as Grand Duke Gregory Alexandrovich
- The Dixie Merchant (1926) as John Pickett
- Everybody's Acting (1926) as Peter O'Brien
- Somebody's Mother (1926) as Mary's Lawyer
- Tony Runs Wild (1926) as Mr. Johnson
- Lady Windermere's Fan (1925) as Lord Augustus Lorton
- Compromise (1925) as Commodore Smithson
- The Sporting Venus (1925) as Sir Alfred Grayle
- Love's Whirlpool (1924) as Richard Milton
- The Dixie Handicap (1924) as Mr. Bosworth
- Lovebound (1923) as Stephen Barker
- The White Flower (1923) as John Markham
- The Glory of Clementina (1922) as Quixtus
- The Dangerous Little Demon (1922) as Harmon
- Manslaughter (1922) as Wiley
- A Daughter of Luxury (1922) as Loftus Walford
- Clarence (1922) as Mr. Wheeler
- Little Eva Ascends (1922) as Mr. Wilson
- The Ordeal (1922) as Sir Francis Maynard
- Nice People (1922) as Hubert Gloucester
- The Call of the North (1921) as Graham Stewart
- Ducks and Drakes (1921) as Dick Chiltern
- Hail the Woman (1921) as Wyndham Gray
- Greater Than Love (1921) as Frank Norwood
- Captain Swift (1920) as Gardiner
- You Never Can Tell (1920) as William Vaughn
- The Very Idea (1920) as Alan
- The Furnace (1920) as Count Svenson
- Unseen Forces (1920) as Robert Brunton
- A Rich Man's Plaything (1917) as 'Iron' Lloyd
- Vanity (1916) as Robert Armstrong
- Extravagance (1916) as Robert Mackay
- The Devil at His Elbow (1916) as Franklin Darrow
- The Eternal Question (1916) as Allen Tait
- The Scarlet Woman (1916) as Hanlin Davis
- The Foundling (1916) as David King
- The Foundling (1915) as David King (as Edward Martindale)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edward Martindel best known for?
Edward Martindel is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including How to Survive a Marriage (1974), Mamba (1930), Check and Double Check (1930), Rain or Shine (1930).
When and where was Edward Martindel born?
Edward Martindel was born on July 7, 1876 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. They passed away on May 4, 1955.
How many credits does Edward Martindel have?
Edward Martindel has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1935.
What is Edward Martindel's background in cinema and television?
Edward Martindel was an American stage and film actor born in Hamilton, Ohio, on July 8, 1876, to Dr. and Mrs. Frank Martindell. He appeared on Broadway and in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1946. Throughout his career, he was credited in numerous motion pictures, including Why Be Good?, On Trial, Clarence, Lady W...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Lady Windermere's Fan (1925) as Lord Augustus Lorton — aged about 48
- Rain or Shine (1930) as Mr. Conway — aged about 53
- Check and Double Check (1930) as John Blair — aged about 53
- Mamba (1930) — aged about 53
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