Edmund Burns was an American actor who is best known for Male and Female, The Shamrock and the Rose, and Ransom. He was born on September 27, 1892, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away on April 2, 1980, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Edmund Burns was married to Ruth Curry on September 25, 1934. He had a successful career in the silent film era, starting as an extra in D.W. Griffith’s influential work, “The Birth of a Nation.” Burns transitioned from uncredited roles to more significant roles during the 1920s.
Career Highlights
Burns was a notable silent screen actor and worked under contract with United Artists. However, with the advent of sound films, he often found himself in uncredited bit parts, which diminished his screen presence. Despite these challenges, he made a mark with various performances in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Edmund Burns died on April 2, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to cinema, especially during the silent film era, left a lasting impact on the film industry. His performances are still remembered by film enthusiasts today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tanned Legs | 1929-11-10 | Clinton Darrow |
| After the Fog | 1929-12-15 | John Temple |
| Made for Love | 1926-01-26 | Nicholas Ainsworth |
| Broadway After Dark | 1924-05-19 | Jack Devlin |
| She Goes to War | 1929-06-07 | Reggie |
| Paris at Midnight | 1926-04-17 | Eugène de Rastagnic |
| The Green Temptation | 1922-04-01 | Hugh Duyker |
| One Night at Susie’s | 1930-10-19 | Chippy’s Henchman (Uncredited) |
| The Chinese Parrot | 1927-10-23 | Robert Eden |
| Miss Fane’s Baby Is Stolen | 1934-01-12 | Friend of Miss Fane |
| Men Call It Love | 1931-03-14 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1936-08-20 | Pago Pago Patron (uncredited) |
| The Quitter | 1934-02-05 | |
| Call Her Savage | 1932-11-24 | Jack Carter (Uncredited) |
| Western Limited | 1932-08-05 | Sinclair |
| The Manicure Girl | 1925-07-06 | Antonio Luca |
| Sea Devils | 1931-01-15 | Richard Charters |
| The Shadow of the Eagle | 1932-02-01 | Clark |
| Golden Harvest | 1933-09-21 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| The Birth of a Nation | 1915-02-08 | Klansman |
| The Devil Plays | 1931-12-15 | Dick Quincy |
| The Shamrock and the Rose | 1927-04-14 | Tom Kelly |
| The Virgin of Stamboul | 1920-03-27 | Hector Baron |
| Der Farmer aus Texas | 1925-10-21 | Erik |
| Jazzmania | 1923-02-12 | Sonny Daimler (as Edward Burns) |
| The Million Dollar Handicap | 1925-02-07 | George Mortimer |
| East Is West | 1922-10-15 | Billy Benson |
| The Humming Bird | 1924-01-13 | Randall Carey |
| The Death Kiss | 1932-12-05 | Myles Brent |
| False Impressions | 1932-11-04 | Edward the Butler aka Windy Windermere |
| Whispering Wires | 1926-10-24 | |
| The Lodge in the Wilderness | 1926-07-11 | |
| Morgan’s Raiders | 1918-02-18 | John Davidson |
| Hell’s Highroad | 1925-10-18 | Ronald McKane |
| The Princess from Hoboken | 1927-03-01 | Terence O’Brien |
| Scars of Jealousy | 1923-03-05 | Jeff Newland |
| The Dangerous Age | 1923-02-04 | Tom |
| The Country Kid | 1923-10-29 | Arthur Grant (as Edward Burns) |
| Sunny Side Up | 1926-08-02 | Stanley Dobrington |
| Female | 1933-11-11 | Allison’s Secretary (Uncredited) |
| To Please One Woman | 1920-12-19 | Dr. John Ransome |
