Edwin August
Known For
Acting
Born
1883-11-10 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Died
1964-03-04
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]
Most Known For
Mr. Lucky
as Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
Conscience
as Howard Raymond
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Senator (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ambersons
as Citizen (uncredited)
Madame Rex
The Renunciation
Scandal Street
as Howard Manning
The Pride of the Yankees
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
The Failure
as The Woman's Sweetheart
Marked Woman
as Juror (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
as Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
The Rage of Paris
as Receptionist (uncredited)
Youth Takes a Fling
as Railroad Conductor
Side Street
as Henchman Mac (uncredited)
The Blonde Vampire
as Martin Kent
The Lure of the Gown
Over My Dead Body
as Bailiff
The Old Actor
as The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Getting Even
The Golden Supper
as Prince Julian