Edward Kimball was an American actor, best known for his roles in The Christian, Boys Will Be Boys, and The Yellow Passport. Born on June 26, 1859, in Keokuk, Iowa, he made a significant mark in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Edward Kimball was married to Mrs. E.M. Kimball, and they had one child together. Their daughter, Clara Kimball Young, followed in her father’s footsteps and became a well-known actress. Edward had a career that spanned various theatrical productions, including performances on Broadway starting in 1906.
Career
Kimball was a prominent character actor who appeared in many films during the silent film era. He worked with the Ringlings’ traveling variety troupe before transitioning into acting. Edward was recognized for his theatrical skills and took part in numerous movie productions from the early 1910s through the 1930s.
Death and Legacy
Edward Kimball passed away on January 4, 1938, in Hollywood, California. His contributions to the film industry and theater are remembered, particularly through his daughter, Clara, who continued the family’s legacy in acting. Edward’s work in early cinema showcases the progression of film as an art form.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Masquerader | 1922-07-01 | Brock |
| Mid-Channel | 1920-09-26 | Honorable Peter Mottram |
| Boys Will Be Boys | 1921-05-05 | Judge Priest |
| The Web of Desire | 1917-03-04 | Thomas Hurd |
| The Hidden Scar | 1916-10-15 | Rev. James Overton |
| A Woman’s Way | 1916-08-07 | John Livingston |
| The Cheat | 1923-08-27 | Judge |
| A Vitagraph Romance | 1912-09-17 | Sen. Carter of Montana |
| The Better Wife | 1919-07-13 | Mr. Page |
| Charge It | 1921-06-11 | Tom Garreth |
| Camille | 1915-12-27 | The Doctor |
| Lola | 1914-11-23 | |
| Trilby | 1923-07-29 | Impresario |
| I’ll Show You the Town | 1925-06-07 | Prof. Carlyle McCabe |
| A Woman Alone | 1917-01-01 | Rufus Waldron |
| Omar the Tentmaker | 1922-12-22 | Omar’s father (as Edward M. Kimball) |
| The Claw | 1918-06-10 | Postmaster (as E.M. Kimball) |
| The Road Through the Dark | 1918-11-01 | Father Alphonse (as Edward M. Kimball) |
| Miss Petticoats | 1916-07-31 | Capt. Joel Stewart (as Edward M. Kimball) |
| Eyes of Youth | 1919-11-29 | |
| The Bondage of Fear | 1917-01-23 | Dr. Jason Wheatley |
| A Son of Strife | 1918-01-01 | Count Andre Vaskova |
| The Little Captain | 1914-07-16 | Forbes – the Visiting General |
| Love’s Crucible | 1916-02-14 | Mr. Dymsley |
| The Christian | 1914-03-16 | Lord Storm |
| The Crime of Cain | 1914-01-15 | Judge Stone |
| Man’s Woman | 1917-04-02 | Jimmy Regan |
| Silk Husbands and Calico Wives | 1920-01-01 | |
| Roman Candles | 1922-04-01 | |
| Modern Times | 1936-02-05 | Doctor (uncredited) |