Edmund Breon was an American actor known for his roles in films such as Gaslight (1944), Dressed to Kill (1946), and The Woman in the Window (1944). He had a successful acting career both in Hollywood and the UK during the 1920s through the 1940s.
Personal and Family Life
Edmund Breon was born on December 12, 1882, in Hamilton, Scotland. He initially began his film career in France with Gaumont from 1907 to 1922 under the name Edmond Bréon. He eventually moved to Hollywood, where he became known for playing comical or confused characters.
Death and Legacy
Breon passed away on June 24, 1953, in Cork, Ireland. His contributions to the film industry, especially as a character actor, have been remembered fondly by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dressed to Kill | 1946-05-24 | Julian ‘Stinky’ Emery |
| Goodbye, Mr. Chips | 1939-07-28 | Colonel Morgan |
| Rope of Sand | 1949-08-03 | Parker, Chairman of the Board |
| The Woman in the Window | 1944-10-25 | Dr. Michael Barkstane |
| Casanova Brown | 1944-08-23 | Mr. Drury |
| At Sword’s Point | 1952-04-22 | Queen’s Chamberlain |
| Chances | 1931-07-18 | The General |
| The Man in Half Moon Street | 1945-01-19 | Sir Humphrey Brandon |
| The Imperfect Lady | 1946-11-29 | Lord Chief Justice |
| Three Men in a Boat | 1933-04-30 | George |