Eddie Lyons was an American actor who is best known for Everything But the Truth, All Bound Around, and Good Night, Ladies. He was a prominent star of silent screen comedy and had a background in vaudeville and musical comedy.
Personal and Family Life
Eddie Lyons was born on November 25, 1886, in Beardstown, Illinois. He was married to Virginia Kirtley and had a sibling named Harry Lyons. Throughout his career, he formed a famous comedy duo with Lee Moran, where they focused on situational comedy.
Career
Lyons started his film career at Biograph before working with Al Christie. From 1915 onward, he collaborated with Lee Moran, producing notable situational comedies until they separated in 1920. Lyons then joined Arrow as both an actor and director, showcasing his talents in various comedic roles.
Death and Legacy
Eddie Lyons passed away on August 30, 1926, in Pasadena, California, at the young age of 39 due to appendicitis. His contributions to silent comedy left a lasting impact on the genre, and he is remembered for his creativity and talent in the entertainment field.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
Pardon Me
1922-01-10
Eddie
My Mistake
1922-03-25
Give Her Gas
1918-08-12
Almost a Rescue
1913-08-08
Kussie #1
Some Shimmiers
1920-01-12
Unmounted Policemen
1924-03-01
Seeing Double
1923-08-09
The Tough Newsboy / The English Prince (dual role)
The Dumbwaiter
1924-08-14
Making a Man of Her
1912-11-01
Lem
Shadow of the Law
1926-01-24
Crook
A Lucky Loser
1920-11-27
The House Cleaning Horrors
1918-08-26
The Lodge in the Wilderness
1926-07-11
Everything But the Truth
1920-05-31
Billy Hervey
Once a Plumber
1920-09-27
Waiting at the Church
1919-08-04
Beer Must Go Down
1916-07-31
Reggie Smith
Behind the Screen
1915-07-23
Himself
Detective Dan Cupid
1914-08-07
Bob
Lizzie’s Dizzy Career
1915-02-05
Jeb
Pruning the Movies
1915-01-01
The Hero in the Play
Fixed by George
1920-11-30
La La Lucille
1920-07-19
John Smith
A Shocking Night
1921-01-01
Richard Thayer
Sophie of the Films #4
1914-06-26
Déclassé
1925-04-11
Mr. Walton
Those Lovesick Cowboys
1912-09-13
Hearts and Skirts
1912-10-04
Joe Dobbs, a Cowboy
Her Friend, the Doctor
1912-10-18
Bob Stevens – Foreman
The Lady Barber of Roaring Gulch
1912-10-25
Jack – Marcia’s Sweetheart
Sharps and Chaps
1912-11-08
Lyle Jones
Cupid’s Assistants
1913-01-06
Eddie
The Village Choir
1913-03-17
His Friend, Jimmie
1913-04-21
Jack
The Country Cousin
1913-05-05
Eddie
Her Hero’s Predicament
1913-05-19
Eddie
On Cupid’s Highway
1913-05-26
Eddie
The Girls and Dad
1913-08-08
One of the Boys
Oh! Shoot
1923-07-30
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