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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Born / DiedAug 21, 1874 (Died at 70)
Zodiac Sign♌Leo
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Career Span1920 – 1944
Known Credits209 Titles
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ActingPopularity Score 0.8

Edmund Mortimer

Also known as:Edmund Mortimer OlsonEdward J. MortimerEdward MortimerEdwin Mortimer+1 more
Total Works

209

209 movies • 0 shows

Avg Rating

6.6 / 10

across rated releases

Box Office

—

worldwide gross

Global Reach

#1

TMDB star index

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edmund Mortimer (21 August 1874 – 21 May 1944) was an American actor and film director. He appeared in 251 films between 1913 and 1945. He also directed 23 films between 1918 and 1928. He was born in New York, New York and died in Los Angeles, California.

Signature Roles & Milestones

Duck Soup
7.3
Duck Soup
1933•movie
as Minister (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent
7.0
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
7.5
as Party Guest (uncredited)
The Awful Truth
7.2
The Awful Truth
1937•movie
as Lucy's Attorney (uncredited)

Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 209 titles featuring Edmund Mortimer

Duck Soup
7.3
Duck Soup
1933•movie

as Minister (uncredited)

Foreign Correspondent
7.0

as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
7.5

as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Awful Truth
7.2
The Awful Truth
1937•movie

as Lucy's Attorney (uncredited)

Wuthering Heights
7.2
Wuthering Heights
1939•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Holiday
7.3
Holiday
1938•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

I Married a Witch
6.9
I Married a Witch
1942•movie
Design for Living
7.1
Design for Living
1933•movie

as Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
6.5

as Reception Guest (uncredited)

Waterloo Bridge
7.5
Waterloo Bridge
1940•movie

as Club Patron (uncredited)

Werewolf of London
6.0
Werewolf of London
1935•movie
The Major and the Minor
7.1

as Ball Guest (uncredited)

Dodsworth
7.1
Dodsworth
1936•movie

as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Stage Door
7.2
Stage Door
1937•movie

as (uncredited)

Tell Your Children
4.4
Tell Your Children
1938•movie

as Henry Harper (uncredited)

They Drive by Night
6.9

as Extra in Courtroom (uncredited)

Libeled Lady
7.3
Libeled Lady
1936•movie

as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)

The Glass Key
6.7
The Glass Key
1942•movie

as Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)

They Died with Their Boots On
6.7

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

A Chump at Oxford
6.9
A Chump at Oxford
1940•movie

as Dinner Guest (uncredited)

The Spider Woman
7.0
The Spider Woman
1943•movie

as Casino Patron (uncredited)

At the Circus
6.4
At the Circus
1939•movie

as Governor (uncredited)

Midnight
7.4
Midnight
1939•movie

as Stephanie's Party Guest (uncredited)

The Lodger
6.5
The Lodger
1944•movie
The Devil Bat
5.3
The Devil Bat
1940•movie

as Martin Heath

Imitation of Life
7.0
Imitation of Life
1934•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Mr. Skeffington
6.8
Mr. Skeffington
1944•movie

as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

Vivacious Lady
7.0
Vivacious Lady
1938•movie

as Library Committee Member (uncredited)

I'm No Angel
6.4
I'm No Angel
1933•movie

as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Santa Fe Trail
5.8
Santa Fe Trail
1940•movie

as Extra in Washington Party (uncredited)

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
7.0

as Guest (uncredited)

Kid Galahad
7.1
Kid Galahad
1937•movie

as Title Fight Ringsider (uncredited)

You Were Never Lovelier
7.1

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Platinum Blonde
6.6
Platinum Blonde
1931•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Red-Headed Woman
6.6
Red-Headed Woman
1932•movie

as Gaerste's Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Watch on the Rhine
6.9
Watch on the Rhine
1943•movie

as Embassy Party Guest (uncredited)

Mr. Lucky
7.2
Mr. Lucky
1943•movie

as Gambler (uncredited)

Road to Singapore
6.4
Road to Singapore
1940•movie

as Chaperone's Companion (uncredited)

Merrily We Go to Hell
6.4

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Intermezzo: A Love Story
6.7

as Man in Stage Wing with Charles (Uncredited)

Blonde Crazy
7.0
Blonde Crazy
1931•movie

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Dames
6.5
Dames
1934•movie

as Ounce's Receptionist #2 (uncredited)

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
7.0

as (uncredited)

What Price Hollywood?
6.8

as Diner at Brown Derby (uncredited)

It's Love I'm After
7.1

as Mr. Kane

Thank Your Lucky Stars
6.2

as Dancer in Bette Davis Number (uncredited)

The Mad Ghoul
5.9
The Mad Ghoul
1943•movie

as Man in Audience (uncredited)

Weird Woman
6.0
Weird Woman
1944•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Man's Castle
6.8
Man's Castle
1933•movie

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Before I Hang
6.3
Before I Hang
1940•movie

as Courtroom Spectator

The Good Fairy
7.1
The Good Fairy
1935•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Satan Met a Lady
5.8
Satan Met a Lady
1936•movie

as Extra on Dance Floor (uncredited)

Bathing Beauty
5.9
Bathing Beauty
1944•movie

as Faculty Member (uncredited)

Arrowsmith
6.6
Arrowsmith
1931•movie

as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)

Female
6.3
Female
1933•movie

as Board Member (Uncredited)

The Cowboy and the Lady
6.3

as Dinner Party Guest (uncredited)

Ride 'Em Cowboy
6.0
Ride 'Em Cowboy
1942•movie

as Bus Passenger (uncredited)

Edison, the Man
6.8
Edison, the Man
1940•movie

as Party Guest

Crash Dive
6.4
Crash Dive
1943•movie

as Man at Hotel Registration Desk

The Constant Nymph
6.3
The Constant Nymph
1943•movie

as Party Guest

Sadie McKee
7.0
Sadie McKee
1934•movie

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Goin' to Town
5.6
Goin' to Town
1935•movie

as Nightclub Patron

Night After Night
6.3
Night After Night
1932•movie

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Breakfast for Two
5.9
Breakfast for Two
1937•movie

as Man in Waiting Room (uncredited)

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
7.0

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Eternally Yours
5.9
Eternally Yours
1939•movie

as (uncredited)

If You Could Only Cook
7.4

as Howard - Member of Board of Directors (uncredited)

Great Guy
6.3
Great Guy
1936•movie

as Party Guest (Uncredited)

Thirty Day Princess
6.8

as Court Officer (uncredited)

Raffles
6.2
Raffles
1939•movie

as Extra at Ambassador Club

Island of Doomed Men
5.5

as Parole Board Member (uncredited)

Chained
7.0
Chained
1934•movie

as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)

First Love
7.6
First Love
1939•movie

as Ball Guest

When Tomorrow Comes
5.4

as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

The Yellow Ticket
5.1
The Yellow Ticket
1931•movie

as Man in Club

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
5.5

as Mr. Mortimer - a Creditor

The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
6.6

as Masked Party Guest (uncredited)

Buck Rogers
6.1
Buck Rogers
1939•movie

as Member of War Council

Guilty Hands
6.0
Guilty Hands
1931•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Gilded Lily
6.7
The Gilded Lily
1935•movie

as London Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

A Lost Lady
5.8
A Lost Lady
1934•movie

as Extra at Dance (uncredited)

Zenobia
5.0
Zenobia
1939•movie

as Party Guest

The Saint Takes Over
6.7

as Nightclub Patron

Skyscraper Souls
5.5
Skyscraper Souls
1932•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Kentucky
6.1
Kentucky
1938•movie

as Dancer

Transatlantic
5.8
Transatlantic
1931•movie

as Stateroom Guest

The Son of Monte Cristo
6.2

as Officer (Uncredited)

Lawyer Man
6.1
Lawyer Man
1932•movie

as Juror (uncredited)

Beauty for the Asking
5.7

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Michael Shayne: Private Detective
6.6

as Casino Patron

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
5.6

as Wedding Guest

Stand Up and Cheer!
5.3

as Senator

The Male Animal
4.5
The Male Animal
1942•movie

as Meeting Guest (uncredited)

The Gay Deception
6.4
The Gay Deception
1935•movie

as Walsdorf-Plaza Guest (uncredited)

Fast Company
5.4
Fast Company
1938•movie

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Follow the Boys
5.7
Follow the Boys
1944•movie

as Theatergoer (uncredited)

Frisco Kid
7.0
Frisco Kid
1935•movie

as First Man (uncredited)

Parole Girl
6.2
Parole Girl
1933•movie

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

The Lady Objects
5.7
The Lady Objects
1938•movie

as Mr. Broderick

Two Against the World
6.2

as Extra in Bar (uncredited)

The Emperor's Candlesticks
4.9

as Man at Auction (uncredited)

Girl in 313
5.6
Girl in 313
1940•movie

as Extra at Fashion Show

Break of Hearts
5.5
Break of Hearts
1935•movie

as New Year's Eve Celebrant (uncredited)

His Butler's Sister
7.2

as Train Passenger

Incendiary Blonde
5.1
Incendiary Blonde
1945•movie

as New Year's Eve Party Patron (uncredited)

Belle of the Yukon
5.8
Belle of the Yukon
1944•movie

as Saloon Patron (uncredited)

Upperworld
6.1
Upperworld
1934•movie

as Banquet Guest (uncredited)

The Dark Horse
6.8
The Dark Horse
1932•movie

as Convention Delegate

Live, Love and Learn
5.6

as Extra in Gallery (uncredited)

Give Me Your Heart
5.9
Give Me Your Heart
1936•movie

as Mr. Hayle (uncredited)

Three Smart Girls Grow Up
7.2

as Wedding Guest

Arsène Lupin Returns
6.3

as Man at Hotel Desk (uncredited)

Little Nellie Kelly
6.8

as Guest at Policeman's Ball (uncredited)

That Certain Age
5.5
That Certain Age
1938•movie

as Guest

My Love Came Back
4.9
My Love Came Back
1940•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Working Girls
7.1
Working Girls
1931•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Sunny
5.9
Sunny
1941•movie

as Mr. Runnymeade

A Man to Remember
6.7
A Man to Remember
1938•movie

as Medical Association Board Member (uncredited)

Going Places
6.6
Going Places
1938•movie

as Customer in Store

Sorority House
7.3
Sorority House
1939•movie

as Governor Morley (uncredited)

Tell No Tales
5.4
Tell No Tales
1939•movie

as Guest at Lovelake's (uncredited)

Broadway Hostess
6.0
Broadway Hostess
1935•movie

as Banker (uncredited)

The White Angel
7.3
The White Angel
1936•movie

as Officer at Minister's Meeting (uncredited)

The Earl of Chicago
6.3

as Lord (uncredited)

That Girl from Paris
6.9

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Page Miss Glory
6.7
Page Miss Glory
1935•movie

as Advertising Board Member (uncredited)

The County Fair
5.3
The County Fair
1920•movie

Role: Co-Director

Men of Chance
6.0
Men of Chance
1931•movie

as Racetrack Spectator

Change of Heart
6.3
Change of Heart
1934•movie

as Man Reading Paper in Office (uncredited)

Broadway Gondolier
6.0
Broadway Gondolier
1935•movie

as Man Leaving Opera / Dancer

The Ship That Died
5.9
The Ship That Died
1938•movie

as Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)

Three Who Loved
6.0
Three Who Loved
1931•movie

as Mr. Dale

We Are Not Alone
6.9
We Are Not Alone
1939•movie

as Courtroom Extra

Huddle
7.0
Huddle
1932•movie

as Dinner Dance Guest (uncredited)

Hired Wife
6.8
Hired Wife
1940•movie

as Restaurant Patron

My Favorite Spy
5.7
My Favorite Spy
1942•movie

as Nightclub Patron

The Wet Parade
6.2
The Wet Parade
1932•movie

as Dinner Guest (uncredited)

The Phantom President
6.5

as Guest (uncredited)

We're Rich Again
6.2
We're Rich Again
1934•movie

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

The President Vanishes
6.0

as Legislator

Desirable
7.2
Desirable
1934•movie

as Second Playgoer

Personal Maid's Secret
6.4

as Mr. William Bentley

Champagne Charlie
5.4
Champagne Charlie
1936•movie

as Gambling House Patron

I Sell Anything
5.0
I Sell Anything
1934•movie

as $300 Bidder at Antiques Auction (uncredited)

The Girl in 419
4.2
The Girl in 419
1933•movie

as Party Guest

Curtain Call
7.2
Curtain Call
1940•movie

as Dressing Room Guest

A Feather in Her Hat
7.0

as Theatergoer (uncredited)

Man Of The People
7.0
Man Of The People
1937•movie

as Party Guest (uncredited)

They Made Her a Spy
6.8

as Man with Senator in the Dome Cafe

Broadway Thru a Keyhole
6.2

as Nightclub Dance Extra

The Thrill Hunter
6.5
The Thrill Hunter
1933•movie

as Dinner Guest

Woman Against Woman
7.0

as Guest at Senator Kingsley's Party

Torchy Blane in Chinatown
6.8

as Dowager's Husband (uncredited)

What Do You Think? (Number Three)
7.0

as Party Guest / Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Crazy House
6.0
Crazy House
1943•movie

as Studio Man

True to Life
8.0
True to Life
1943•movie

as Porter House Guest (uncredited)

3 Kids and a Queen
6.8
3 Kids and a Queen
1935•movie

as Relative

Swing Fever
6.0
Swing Fever
1943•movie

as Man in Gym (uncredited)

Laugh and Get Rich
6.0
Laugh and Get Rich
1931•movie

as Mr. Bellweather - Party Guest (uncredited)

A Society Sensation
5.8

Role: Director

Under Your Spell
7.3
Under Your Spell
1936•movie

as Sponsor (uncredited)

Exposed
6.7
Exposed
1938•movie

as Clerk

Crashing Through Danger
4.7

as Board Member

Smashing the Rackets
6.7

as Angry Businessman

Hold That Kiss
7.0
Hold That Kiss
1938•movie

as Dog Show Attendee

Stage Mother
6.3
Stage Mother
1933•movie

as Shipboard Extra / Audience Extra (uncredited)

Mama Steps Out
7.3
Mama Steps Out
1937•movie

as Man at Ship's Party

The Under-Pup
7.0
The Under-Pup
1939•movie

as Extra in audience

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
5.3

as Second Man

Missing Witnesses
7.0
Missing Witnesses
1937•movie

as Man in Lane's Outer Office (uncredited)

Mr. Skitch
7.3
Mr. Skitch
1933•movie

as Gambling House Patron

Freshman Love
7.0
Freshman Love
1936•movie

as Henderson (uncredited)

It's in the Air
6.3
It's in the Air
1935•movie

as Man in Lobby (uncredited)

Who's Superstitious?
6.7

as Ship Owner (archive footage)

Music for Madame
6.3
Music for Madame
1937•movie

as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)

Honolulu Lu
5.8
Honolulu Lu
1941•movie

as Tourist

Brooklyn Orchid
6.7
Brooklyn Orchid
1942•movie

as Party Guest

Yours for the Asking
5.3

as Man (uncredited)

The Wolf Man
7.0
The Wolf Man
1924•movie

Role: Director

The Nurse from Brooklyn
6.5

as Operating Surgeon

The Daredevil Drivers
6.0

as Mr. Farnsworth (uncredited)

Sergeant Madden
7.5
Sergeant Madden
1939•movie

as Doctor in Hospital

Between Us Girls
7.5
Between Us Girls
1942•movie

as Play Spectator in Front Row (uncredited)

In Old Missouri
6.8
In Old Missouri
1940•movie

as Townsman

Neptune's Daughter
1.0
Neptune's Daughter
1914•movie

as Duke Boris

Penrod's Double Trouble
7.5

as Dinner Guest (uncredited)

The Chaser
8.0
The Chaser
1938•movie

as Bar Association Member

The Night of Nights
8.0

as Lamb's Club Member (uncredited)

Ship Cafe
8.0
Ship Cafe
1935•movie

as Patron (uncredited)

The Trial of Vivienne Ware
9.0

as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)

Satan Town
7.0
Satan Town
1926•movie

Role: Director

The Man from Red Gulch
8.0

Role: Director

The Prairie Pirate
9.0
The Prairie Pirate
1925•movie

Role: Director

Alias Jimmy Valentine
8.0

Role: Director

Against All Odds
10.0
Against All Odds
1924•movie

Role: Director

A Woman's Way
8.0
A Woman's Way
1928•movie

Role: Director

Gold and the Girl
10.0
Gold and the Girl
1925•movie

Role: Director

The Desert Outlaw
8.0
The Desert Outlaw
1924•movie

Role: Director

The Arizona Romeo
8.0
The Arizona Romeo
1925•movie

Role: Director

The Exiles
7.0
The Exiles
1923•movie

Role: Director

The Hushed Hour
8.0
The Hushed Hour
1919•movie

Role: Director

A Man's Mate
8.0
A Man's Mate
1924•movie

Role: Director

The Star Dust Trail
7.0

Role: Director

Railroaded
8.0
Railroaded
1923•movie

Role: Director

The Moonstone
The Moonstone
1915•movie

as John Hearncastle

The Common Law
The Common Law
1916•movie
The Road Through the Dark

Role: Director

The Savage Woman
The Savage Woman
1918•movie

Role: Director