Edward Lawrence was an American actor who is best known for Her Father’s Gold (1916), The Sea Raiders (1922), and Cohen’s Luck (1915).
Personal and Family Life
Edward Lawrence was born as Edwin Augustus Austin on August 27, 1866, in Paris, Idaho. He led a life that intertwined with the early American film industry, making his mark as a prominent actor during the silent film era. Little is known about his family or early life before he entered the acting profession.
Death and Legacy
Edward Lawrence passed away on February 2, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to early cinema have been recognized in various film retrospectives, and he is remembered for his roles in several classic films of the silent era.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Rich Relations | as Ed Lawrence |
| 1925 | The Knockout | Mike Leary |
| 1924 | The Price of a Party | Officer |
| 1922 | The Sea Raiders | Undetermined Role |
| 1919 | Thou Shalt Not | Rural Swain (as Eddie Lawrence) |
| 1918 | Secret Strings | Detective |
| 1917 | Sins of Ambition | Jay Church |
| 1917 | Mixed Nuts | Mr. Winslow |
| 1917 | One Touch of Nature | Undetermined Role |
| 1916 | Her Father’s Gold | A Crook (as Ed Lawrence) |
| 1916 | She Came, She Saw, She Conquered | Pa Hopkins (as Ed Lawrence) |
| 1916 | The Serenade | Grouchy Neighbor |
| 1916 | Her Choice | Mr. Stern (as Ed Lawrence) |
| 1915 | Cohen’s Luck | Timothy Murphy |
| 1915 | Matilda’s Legacy | Seth Perkins (as Ed Lawrence) |