Edwin August
Biography
Edwin August works in acting. Born November 10, 1883 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Senator (uncredited)
- Marked Woman (1937) as Juror (uncredited)
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as Citizen (uncredited)
- Mr. Lucky (1943) as Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
- A Beast at Bay (1912) as The Young Woman's Ideal
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- The Sands of Dee (1912) as Artist
- Gentleman Jim (1942) as Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
- The Renunciation (1909)
- Lena and the Geese (1912) as Lena's Father
- The School Teacher and the Waif (1912) as The School Teacher
- The Failure (1911) as The Woman's Sweetheart
- The Lure of the Gown (1909)
- Dreary House (1929)
- When Kings Were the Law (1912) as The King's Cousin
- Conscience (1911) as Howard Raymond
- Youth Takes a Fling (1938) as Railroad Conductor
- One Is Business, the Other Crime (1912) as Rich Husband
- The Rage of Paris (1938) as Receptionist (uncredited)
- The Fugitive (1910) as John, Union Son
- The Son's Return (1909)
- Romance of the West (1930) as Chuck Anderson
- Winning Back His Love (1910) as A Friend
- Over My Dead Body (1942) as Bailiff
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edwin August best known for?
Edwin August is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), The Pride of the Yankees (1942), The Rage of Paris (1938).
When and where was Edwin August born?
Edwin August was born on November 10, 1883 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.
How many credits does Edwin August have?
Edwin August has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1943.
What is Edwin August's background in cinema and television?
Edwin August (born Edwin August Phillip von der Butz; November 10, 1883 – March 4, 1964) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1909 and 1947. He also directed 52 films between 1912 and 1919. August co-founded Eaco Films in 1914. He wrote novels u...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Senator (uncredited) — aged about 55
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) as Citizen (uncredited) — aged about 58
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) as Restaurant Patron (uncredited) — aged about 58
- The Rage of Paris (1938) as Receptionist (uncredited) — aged about 54
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