Edward Ashley was an American actor best known for his roles in Pride and Prejudice, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, and The Court Jester. He was born on August 12, 1904, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and passed away on May 5, 2000, in San Diego, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Edward Ashley was married three times. His first wife was Nina Joyce Osborne Throsby, with whom he had two children, followed by marriage to Nora Swinburne, with whom he had a son named Francis. His final marriage was to Renée Torres Alegría, lasting until her death in 1996.
Career
During his career, Ashley worked at MGM for many years starting in 1940, later becoming a freelance actor. He was known for his resemblance to Errol Flynn, which helped him land the role of ‘the Fox’ in The Court Jester in 1955. He was active in the film industry from the 1930s through the 1980s, appearing in various films and TV shows.
Death and Legacy
Edward Ashley died of heart failure on May 5, 2000, just four days after the passing of his ex-wife, Nora Swinburne. His contributions to the film industry and his memorable performances have left a lasting impact on cinema and his fans.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Court Jester | 1955-12-24 | Black Fox |
| Macao | 1952-04-11 | Martin Stewart |
| Come Live with Me | 1941-01-31 | Arnold Stafford |
| The Madonna’s Secret | 1946-02-16 | John Earl |
| Pride and Prejudice | 1940-07-26 | Mr. George Wickham |
| Nocturne | 1946-10-29 | Keith Vincent |
| Sky Murder | 1940-09-27 | Cortland Grand |
| Tarzan and the Mermaids | 1948-05-15 | Commissioner |
| Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome | 1947-09-26 | Dr. L.E. Thal |
| Gallant Sons | 1940-11-15 | Al Posna |
| The Villiers Diamond | 1938-01-01 | Capt. Dawson |
| Bitter Sweet | 1940-11-08 | Harry Daventry |
| Saturday Night Revue | 1937-10-01 | Duke O’Brien |
| The Other Love | 1947-05-14 | Richard Shelton |
| Love, Honor and Goodbye | 1945-09-15 | William Baxter |
| Tarzan’s Peril | 1951-03-13 | Conners |
| Maisie Was a Lady | 1941-01-10 | Link Phillips |
| The Beggar Student | 1931-12-16 | Nicki |
| Elephant Walk | 1954-04-21 | Planter Gordon Gregory |
| Spies of the Air | 1939-03-30 | Stuart |
| Gay Blades | 1946-01-25 | Ted Brinker |
| Waxwork | 1988-06-17 | Professor Sutherland |
| Men of Steel | 1932-09-01 | Sylvano |
| You’re Telling Me | 1942-05-03 | Fred Curtis |
| Herbie Rides Again | 1974-02-12 | Announcer at Chicken Race |
| King Rat | 1965-10-27 | Prouty |
| El Alaméin | 1953-12-03 | Capt. Harbison |
| The Conquest of the Air | 1936-12-01 | (uncredited) |
| Strange Testament | 1941-11-15 | Julian Poydras |
| The Black Swan | 1942-12-04 | Roger Ingram (uncredited) |
| Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | 1976-07-26 | Second Butler |
| The Stronger | 1976-01-01 | |
| Beyond the Next Mountain | 1981-03-11 | Governor |
| Darby’s Rangers | 1958-02-12 | Lt. Dave Manson |
| Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | 1951-10-05 | |
| The Texan | 1958-09-29 | Darrell Stanton |
| Maverick | 1957-09-22 | Nobby Ned Wingate |
| The Gale Storm Show | 1956-09-29 | Michael |
| The Errol Flynn Theatre | 1956-09-15 | Michel |
| The Wonderful World of Disney: Presented by Disney+ | 1954-10-27 | Captain Johns |