Edwin August
Acting
Born 1883-11-10
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Biography
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 under the pen name Montague Lawrence. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Known For
Popular credits
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ambersons
Citizen (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Marked Woman
Juror (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
The House with Closed Shutters
The Rage of Paris
Receptionist (uncredited)
The Old Actor
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
The Song That Reached His Heart
One Is Business, the Other Crime
Rich Husband
A Beast at Bay
The Young Woman's Ideal
The Lesser Evil
The Young Woman's Sweetheart
The Son's Return
The Rose of Kentucky
The Fugitive
John, Union Son
Lena and the Geese
Lena's Father
Side Street
Henchman Mac (uncredited)
A Country Cupid
Jack
The Sands of Dee
Artist