Edgar Small was an American actor and producer, best known for his roles in Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Action Jackson (1988), and Alien Nation (1988). He was born on August 14, 1923, in The Bronx, New York, USA, and passed away on December 23, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Edgar Small, whose birth name was Stuart Edgar Waldman, worked alongside his mother after the death of his stepfather, Paul Small, managing a talent agency starting in 1956. He represented famous clients like Ginger Rogers and Barbara Stanwyck. In 1985, he retired from being an agent to focus on his acting career.
Career
Beginning his career on Broadway, Small later produced and directed radio programs in New York. He moved to Los Angeles in the early 1950s, where he served as an assistant to renowned producers Don Hartman at Paramount and Edwin H. Knopf at MGM. Small also authored a memoir titled “From Agent to Actor: An Unsentimental Education,” reflecting on his unique journey in the entertainment industry.
Death and Legacy
Edgar Small died at the age of 83 due to lung cancer. He left behind a legacy as both an actor and a producer, with a career that spanned several decades. His contributions to film and television continue to be remembered by audiences and industry colleagues alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Father & Son: Dangerous Relations | 1993-04-19 | |
| Running Mates | 1992-10-04 | Senator Seaton |
| Another 48 Hrs. | 1990-06-08 | Judge |
| The Kindred | 1987-01-09 | Dr. Larson |
| From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One | 1992-11-29 | Reno Necker |
| Torch Song Trilogy | 1988-12-14 | Arnold’s Father |
| Chain Letter | 1989-08-05 | Sammy Corwin |
| Equal Justice | 1990-03-27 | |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Sid Luckman |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989-06-10 | Judge #2 |
| Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | 1997-05-25 | Dr. Aldus (segment “Eclipse”) |
| Gary & Mike | 2001-01-12 | Ernie (voice) |