Edgar L. Davis was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Armed Response, Frailty, and First Wave. He was born on September 12, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on November 27, 2016, in Hardwick, Vermont.
Personal and Family Life
Edgar was born to Olivia Deborah Davis and Edgar Leon Davis, Sr. He attended University City Senior High School from 1976 to 1980. He received his B.F.A. in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute and later earned an M.F.A. in Acting from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Theater Arts and Dance.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Edgar took on various non-acting jobs including being a movie theater projectionist, security guard, and acting teacher. He also spent three months in Sendai, Japan, teaching English at an all-girls’ high school. After returning to the U.S., he created a one-man show titled Island of Mirrors, which showcased his experiences abroad.
Death and Legacy
Edgar L. Davis died on November 27, 2016, due to cancer. His contributions to the theater and film have left a lasting impression, and he is remembered for his talent and unique perspectives as an artist.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Armed Response | Ellis |
| 2008 | Knock Knock Who’s There | Ernie (Short) |
| 2001 | Frailty | FBI Agent #2 |
| 1998 | First Wave | Max (as Edgar Davis Jr.) – TV Series |
| 1998 | A Chance of Snow | Police Officer (TV Movie) |
| 1988 | Mortuary Academy | Bros.’s Mortuary Attendant (uncredited) |