Edwin August

Edwin August

Actor

Edwin August (born Edwin August Phillip von der Butz; November 10, 1883 – March 4, 1964) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1909 and 1947. He also directed 52 films between 1912 and 1919. August co-founded Eaco Films in 1914. He wrote novels under the pen name Montague Lawrence. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Date of Birth: 10 Nov 1883 (142 years)

Place of Birth: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Filmography

The Magnificent Ambersons

The Magnificent Ambersons

1942EN
The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees

1942EN
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939EN