Louis Edmonds
Biography
Louis Edmonds was born on September 24, 1923, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He studied at Louisiana State University and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. During World War II, Edmonds served in the Navy. His acting career began in New York, where he performed in regional and Off-Broadway Theatre. He made his Broadway debut in the musical "Candide" in 1956. Edmonds' stage role in "The Importance of Being Earnest" led to television roles. He is known for his work as a character in the daytime drama "Dark Shadows," which aired from 1967-71. Edmonds passed away on March 3, 2001, at the age of 77.
Career overview
Louis Edmonds began his acting career in New York, performing in regional and Off-Broadway Theatre. He made his Broadway debut in the musical "Candide" in 1956. Edmonds' stage role in "The Importance of Being Earnest" and his work on the accompanying album led to television roles.
Edmonds' television career included work on a daytime drama. He is best known for his character Roger Collins in a popular daytime gothic drama that aired from 1967-71.
Edmonds' acting credits include work in both stage and television productions. He appeared in a total of 19 known credits throughout his career.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- Dark Shadows: The Haunting of Collinwood (2009) as Roger Collins (archive footage)
- Dark Shadows: The Vampire Curse (2009) as Roger Collins (archive footage)
- Next Year in Jerusalem (1997)
- Casting Shadows (1987) as Self – Roger Collins
- The Exterminator (1980) as CIA Chief
- Your Money or Your Wife (1972) as Fair
- All My Children (1970) as Langley Wallingford
- House of Dark Shadows (1970) as Roger Collins
- Dead of Night: A Darkness at Blaisedon (1969) as Commodore Nicholas Blaise
- Come Spy with Me (1967) as Gunther Stiller
- Dark Shadows (1966) as Roger Collins / Joshua Collins
- Cyrano De Bergerac (1962) as The Meddler
- Victoria Regina (1961) as Prince Ernest
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Charley
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960) as Eddie Pelham
- Young Doctor Malone (1958)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Bagot
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Prince Ernest
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as The Meddler
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- The Taming of the Shrew (1950) as Grumio
- Studio One (1948) as Grumio
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Louis Edmonds best known for?
Louis Edmonds is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Exterminator (1980), Hook (1991), House of Dark Shadows (1970), Dark Shadows (1966).
When and where was Louis Edmonds born?
Louis Edmonds was born on September 24, 1923 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on March 3, 2001.
How many credits does Louis Edmonds have?
Louis Edmonds has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2009.
What is Louis Edmonds's background in cinema and television?
Louis Edmonds was born on September 24, 1923, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. He studied at Louisiana State University and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. During World War II, Edmonds served in the Navy. His acting career began in New York, where he performed in regional and Off-Broadway Theatre. He made his Broa...