Actor

Edgar Nelson

Born January 27, 1882 in Tower City, PennsylvaniaDied December 27, 19637 films

Edgar Nelson was born January 25th, 1882 in the coal mining town of Tower City, Pennsylvania. Born Edgar N. Stuck, he changed his name after moving to New York City to pursue an acting career. He was a bit player in movies, but also appeared in a number Broadway shows. His movie credits include:

1915 The House of a Thousand Candles - Larry Donovan

1920 Way Down East - Hi Holler

1921 The Chicken in the Case - Percival Jones

1921 Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford - Eddie Lamb

1924 Janice Meredith - Tailor

1924 Sandra - Mr. Stanley

1925 Womanhandled - Pinky (uncredited)

1932 The Misleading Lady - Steve

1933 Laughs in the Law (Short)

At the age of 81, he died December 27th, 1963, in New Haven Connecticut.

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First watchWay Down East19206.9as Hi HollerA naïve country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.View film

Filmography

7 films as actor

1932The Misleading LadySteve
1925WomanhandledPinky
1924Janice MeredithTailor
1924SandraMr. Stanley
1921The Chicken in the CasePercival Jones
1920Way Down EastHi Holler
1915The House of a Thousand CandlesLarry Donovan