James Edwards
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James Edwards counts as a veteran of both film and television with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Killing' (Track Parking Attendant). 'Patton' is the other credit that tends to come up. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 31 titles.
James Edwards
26 Movies · 5 Series
James Edwards counts as a veteran of both film and television with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The Killing' (Track Parking Attendant). 'Patton' is the other credit that tends to come up. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 31 titles.
Movies
Plays Sergeant William George Meeks
Patton
1970
Plays Track Parking Attendant
The Killing
1956
Plays Cpl. Allen Melvin
The Manchurian Candidate
1962
Plays Sgt. Jackson
Coogan's Bluff
1968
Plays Cpl. Jurgens
Pork Chop Hill
1959
Plays Chief Steward Whittaker
The Caine Mutiny
1954
Plays Luther Hawkins
The Set-Up
1949
Plays Larry Brant
The Sandpiper
1965
Plays Cpl. Hanks
Fraulein
1958
Plays Corporal Thompson
The Steel Helmet
1951
Plays Sgt. Killian
Men in War
1957
Plays Native Guide
African Manhunt
1955
Plays Futa
Tarzan's Fight for Life
1958
Plays Lt. Maples
Battle Hymn
1957
Plays Zeke Ward
The Phenix City Story
1955
Plays Private Peter Moss
Home of the Brave
1949
Plays Joe Morgan
Bright Victory
1951
Plays Honey Camden Brown
The Member of the Wedding
1952
Plays Eddie
Anna Lucasta
1958
Plays Asa Tully / lawyer
Night of the Quarter Moon
1959
Plays Ned Green
Seven Angry Men
1955
Plays Jack 'Chappie' Blackburn
The Joe Louis Story
1953
Plays George
Blood and Steel
1959
Plays Sgt. Collyer
The Young Runaways
1968
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Edwards still alive?
James Edwards passed away on January 4, 1970 at age 51.
What are the most famous roles of James Edwards?
James Edwards is best known for roles in The Killing, Patton, The Manchurian Candidate.
How many movies has James Edwards been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 1949), James Edwards has appeared in 26 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was James Edwards's first movie?
The career of James Edwards began with The Set-Up (1949).
What is James Edwards's most recent movie or series?
James Edwards's most recent release is Doomsday Voyage, which premiered on February 1, 1972.
What TV shows has James Edwards appeared in?
On television, James Edwards has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Fugitive, Burke's Law, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre.
James Edwards
1918-03-06 · Muncie, Indiana, USA
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.