Portrait of Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

Bio: Edward Arnold was born as Gunther Edward Arnold Schneider in 1890, on the Lower East Side of New York City, the son of German immigrants, Elizabeth (Ohse) and Carl Schneider. Arnold began his acting career on the New York stage and became a film actor in 1916
Born: Mon, Feb 17 1890
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 26 1956
Edward Arnold is 66 years old
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Poster of Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in Classic Movie Bloopers: Uncensored as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It With You
Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It With You
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in Frank Capra Jr. Remembers... You Can't Take It With You as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 2008
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as '(in "Johnny Eager") (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1982
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Miami Exposé
Miami Exposé
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in Miami Exposé as 'Oliver Tubbs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of The Ambassador's Daughter
The Ambassador's Daughter
Edward Arnold would have been no older than 66 in The Ambassador's Daughter as 'Ambassador William Fisk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1956
Poster of The Houston Story
The Houston Story
Edward Arnold was 65 in The Houston Story as 'Paul Atlas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Edward Arnold was 64 in A Star Is Born World Premiere as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men
Edward Arnold was 64 in Twelve Angry Men as 'Juror #10'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954
Poster of Living It Up
Living It Up
Edward Arnold was 64 in Living It Up as 'The Mayor of New York'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1954
Poster of Man of Conflict
Man of Conflict
Edward Arnold was 63 in Man of Conflict as 'J.R. Compton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1953
Poster of City That Never Sleeps
City That Never Sleeps
Edward Arnold was 63 in City That Never Sleeps as 'Penrod Biddel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1953
Poster of Ellis in Freedomland
Ellis in Freedomland
Edward Arnold was 62 in Ellis in Freedomland as 'The Range (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1952
Poster of Belles on Their Toes
Belles on Their Toes
Edward Arnold was 62 in Belles on Their Toes as 'Sam Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of Dear Brat
Dear Brat
Edward Arnold was 61 in Dear Brat as 'Senator Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951
Poster of The Skipper Surprised His Wife
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Edward Arnold was 60 in The Skipper Surprised His Wife as 'Adm. Homer Thorndyke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1950
Poster of Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
Edward Arnold was 60 in Annie Get Your Gun as 'Pawnee Bill'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1950
Poster of The Yellow Cab Man
The Yellow Cab Man
Edward Arnold was 60 in The Yellow Cab Man as 'Martin Creavy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1950
Poster of Dear Wife
Dear Wife
Edward Arnold was 59 in Dear Wife as 'Judge Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1949
Poster of Big Jack
Big Jack
Edward Arnold was 59 in Big Jack as 'Mahoney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1949
Poster of Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Edward Arnold was 59 in Take Me Out to the Ball Game as 'Joe Lorgan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1949
Poster of John Loves Mary
John Loves Mary
Edward Arnold was 58 in John Loves Mary as 'Sen. James McKinley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1949
Poster of Command Decision
Command Decision
Edward Arnold was 58 in Command Decision as 'Congressman Arthur Malcolm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1948
Poster of Wallflower
Wallflower
Edward Arnold was 58 in Wallflower as 'Andrew J. Linnett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1948
Poster of Big City
Big City
Edward Arnold was 58 in Big City as 'Judge Martin O. Abercrombie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1948
Poster of Three Daring Daughters
Three Daring Daughters
Edward Arnold was 57 in Three Daring Daughters as 'Robert Nelson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 1948
Poster of Blow-Ups of 1947
Blow-Ups of 1947
Edward Arnold was 57 in Blow-Ups of 1947 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1947
Poster of The Hucksters
The Hucksters
Edward Arnold was 57 in The Hucksters as 'David 'Dave' Lash'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1947
Poster of Dear Ruth
Dear Ruth
Edward Arnold was 57 in Dear Ruth as 'Judge Harry Wilkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1947
Poster of My Brother Talks to Horses
My Brother Talks to Horses
Edward Arnold was 56 in My Brother Talks to Horses as 'Mr. Charles G. Bledsoe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 1947
Poster of The Mighty McGurk
The Mighty McGurk
Edward Arnold was 56 in The Mighty McGurk as 'Mike Glenson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1947
Poster of Blow-Ups of 1946
Blow-Ups of 1946
Edward Arnold was 56 in Blow-Ups of 1946 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1946
Poster of Three Wise Fools
Three Wise Fools
Edward Arnold was 56 in Three Wise Fools as 'Theodore Findley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1946
Poster of Janie Gets Married
Janie Gets Married
Edward Arnold was 56 in Janie Gets Married as 'Charles Conway'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1946
Poster of No Leave, No Love
No Leave, No Love
Edward Arnold was 56 in No Leave, No Love as 'Hobart Canford Stiles'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1946
Poster of Week-End at the Waldorf
Week-End at the Waldorf
Edward Arnold was 55 in Week-End at the Waldorf as 'Martin Edley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1945
Poster of The Hidden Eye
The Hidden Eye
Edward Arnold was 55 in The Hidden Eye as 'Capt. Duncan Maclain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 1945
Poster of Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
Edward Arnold was 55 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'Lawyer (segment "Pay the Two Dollars")'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945
Poster of Main Street After Dark
Main Street After Dark
Edward Arnold was 54 in Main Street After Dark as 'Lt. Lorrgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1945
Poster of Mrs. Parkington
Mrs. Parkington
Edward Arnold was 54 in Mrs. Parkington as 'Amory Stilham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1944
Poster of Kismet
Kismet
Edward Arnold was 54 in Kismet as 'The Grand Vizier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1944
Poster of Janie
Janie
Edward Arnold was 54 in Janie as 'Charles Conway'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1944
Poster of Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only
Edward Arnold was 53 in Standing Room Only as 'T.J. Todd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1944
Poster of The Youngest Profession
The Youngest Profession
Edward Arnold was 53 in The Youngest Profession as 'Burton V. Lyons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1943
Poster of Eyes in the Night
Eyes in the Night
Edward Arnold was 52 in Eyes in the Night as 'Duncan 'Mac' Maclain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1942
Poster of The War Against Mrs. Hadley
The War Against Mrs. Hadley
Edward Arnold was 52 in The War Against Mrs. Hadley as 'Elliot Fulton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1942
Poster of Inflation
Inflation
Edward Arnold was 51 in Inflation as 'The Devil'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Johnny Eager
Johnny Eager
Edward Arnold was 51 in Johnny Eager as 'John Benson Farrell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1941
Poster of Design for Scandal
Design for Scandal
Edward Arnold was 51 in Design for Scandal as 'Judson M. 'J.M.' / 'Judsy' Blair'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1941
Poster of Unholy Partners
Unholy Partners
Edward Arnold was 51 in Unholy Partners as 'Merrill Lambert'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941
Poster of All That Money Can Buy
All That Money Can Buy
Edward Arnold was 51 in All That Money Can Buy as 'Daniel Webster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1941
Poster of Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Edward Arnold was 51 in Nothing But the Truth as 'T.T. Ralston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1941
Poster of The Lady from Cheyenne
The Lady from Cheyenne
Edward Arnold was 51 in The Lady from Cheyenne as 'James 'Jim' Cork'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
Edward Arnold was 51 in Meet John Doe as 'D.B. Norton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of The Penalty
The Penalty
Edward Arnold was 51 in The Penalty as 'Martin 'Stuff' Nelson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1941
Poster of Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell
Edward Arnold was 50 in Lillian Russell as 'Diamond Jim Brady'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940
Poster of Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
Edward Arnold was 50 in Johnny Apollo as 'Robert Cain Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1940
Poster of The Earl of Chicago
The Earl of Chicago
Edward Arnold was 49 in The Earl of Chicago as 'Quentin 'Doc' Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1940
Poster of Slightly Honorable
Slightly Honorable
Edward Arnold was 49 in Slightly Honorable as 'Vincent Cushing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Edward Arnold was 49 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Jim Taylor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
Edward Arnold was 49 in Man About Town as 'Sir John Arlington'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1939
Poster of Land of Liberty
Land of Liberty
Edward Arnold was 49 in Land of Liberty as 'Diamond Jim Brady (edited from 'Diamond Jim')'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1939
Poster of Let Freedom Ring
Let Freedom Ring
Edward Arnold was 49 in Let Freedom Ring as 'Jim Knox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1939
Poster of Idiot's Delight
Idiot's Delight
Edward Arnold was 48 in Idiot's Delight as 'Achille Weber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
Edward Arnold was 48 in You Can't Take It with You as 'Anthony P. Kirby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of The Crowd Roars
The Crowd Roars
Edward Arnold was 48 in The Crowd Roars as 'Jim Cain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1938
Poster of Blossoms On Broadway
Blossoms On Broadway
Edward Arnold was 47 in Blossoms On Broadway as 'Ira Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of The Toast of New York
The Toast of New York
Edward Arnold was 47 in The Toast of New York as 'Jim Fisk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1937
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Edward Arnold was 47 in Easy Living as 'J.B. Ball'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1937
Poster of John Meade's Woman
John Meade's Woman
Edward Arnold was 47 in John Meade's Woman as 'John Meade'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Poster of Come and Get It
Come and Get It
Edward Arnold was 46 in Come and Get It as 'Barney Glasgow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1936
Poster of Meet Nero Wolfe
Meet Nero Wolfe
Edward Arnold was 46 in Meet Nero Wolfe as 'Nero Wolfe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1936
Poster of Sutter's Gold
Sutter's Gold
Edward Arnold was 46 in Sutter's Gold as 'Johan (John) Sutter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1936
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Edward Arnold was 45 in Crime and Punishment as 'Inspector Porfiry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of Remember Last Night?
Remember Last Night?
Edward Arnold was 45 in Remember Last Night? as 'Danny Harrison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1935
Poster of Diamond Jim
Diamond Jim
Edward Arnold was 45 in Diamond Jim as 'Diamond Jim'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1935
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
Edward Arnold was 45 in The Glass Key as 'Paul Madvig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1935
Poster of Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu
Edward Arnold was 45 in Cardinal Richelieu as 'Louis XIII'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1935
Poster of Biography of a Bachelor Girl
Biography of a Bachelor Girl
Edward Arnold was 44 in Biography of a Bachelor Girl as 'Mr. 'Feydie' Feydak'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1935
Poster of The President Vanishes
The President Vanishes
Edward Arnold was 44 in The President Vanishes as 'Secretary of War Wardell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1934
Poster of Wednesday's Child
Wednesday's Child
Edward Arnold was 44 in Wednesday's Child as 'Ray Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1934
Poster of Million Dollar Ransom
Million Dollar Ransom
Edward Arnold was 44 in Million Dollar Ransom as 'Vincent Shelton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934
Poster of Hide-Out
Hide-Out
Edward Arnold was 44 in Hide-Out as 'Det. Lt. 'Mac' MacCarthy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1934
Poster of Thirty Day Princess
Thirty Day Princess
Edward Arnold was 44 in Thirty Day Princess as 'Richard M. Gresham'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1934
Poster of Sadie McKee
Sadie McKee
Edward Arnold was 44 in Sadie McKee as 'Brennan'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1934
Poster of Unknown Blonde
Unknown Blonde
Edward Arnold was 44 in Unknown Blonde as 'Frank Rodie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 23 1934
Poster of Madame Spy
Madame Spy
Edward Arnold was 43 in Madame Spy as 'Schultz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1934
Poster of Roman Scandals
Roman Scandals
Edward Arnold was 43 in Roman Scandals as 'Emperor Valerius'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 27 1933
Poster of Duck Soup
Duck Soup
Edward Arnold was 43 in Duck Soup as 'Politician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1933
Poster of I'm No Angel
I'm No Angel
Edward Arnold was 43 in I'm No Angel as 'Big Bill Barton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1933
Poster of Her Bodyguard
Her Bodyguard
Edward Arnold was 43 in Her Bodyguard as 'Orson Bitzer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1933
Poster of Secret of the Blue Room
Secret of the Blue Room
Edward Arnold was 43 in Secret of the Blue Room as 'Commissioner Forster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1933
Poster of Jennie Gerhardt
Jennie Gerhardt
Edward Arnold was 43 in Jennie Gerhardt as 'Sen. Brander'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1933
Poster of The Life of Jimmy Dolan
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Edward Arnold was 43 in The Life of Jimmy Dolan as 'Inspector Ennis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1933
Poster of The Barbarian
The Barbarian
Edward Arnold was 43 in The Barbarian as 'Achmed Pasha'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1933
Poster of The White Sister
The White Sister
Edward Arnold was 43 in The White Sister as 'Father Saracinesca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1933
Poster of Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark
Edward Arnold was 42 in Whistling in the Dark as 'Dillon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933
Poster of Rasputin and the Empress
Rasputin and the Empress
Edward Arnold was 42 in Rasputin and the Empress as 'Doctor Remezov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1932
Poster of Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk
Edward Arnold was 42 in Afraid to Talk as 'Jig Skelli'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1932
Poster of Three on a Match
Three on a Match
Edward Arnold was 42 in Three on a Match as 'Ace'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1932
Poster of Okay, America!
Okay, America!
Edward Arnold was 42 in Okay, America! as 'Duke Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1932
Poster of Murder in the Pullman
Murder in the Pullman
Edward Arnold was 42 in Murder in the Pullman
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1932
Poster of He Who Gets Slapped
He Who Gets Slapped
Edward Arnold was 34 in He Who Gets Slapped as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1924
Poster of The Cost
The Cost
Edward Arnold was 30 in The Cost as 'Hampden Scarborough'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1920
Poster of A Broadway Saint
A Broadway Saint
Edward Arnold was 29 in A Broadway Saint as 'Mr. Frewen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1919
Poster of Phil-for-Short
Phil-for-Short
Edward Arnold was 29 in Phil-for-Short as 'Tom Wentworth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 1919
Poster of The Return of Eve
The Return of Eve
Edward Arnold was 26 in The Return of Eve as 'Seymour Purchwell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1916
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Edward Arnold was 26 in Sherlock Holmes as 'Moriarty Henchman In Striped Cap'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1916
Poster of The Misleading Lady
The Misleading Lady
Edward Arnold was 25 in The Misleading Lady as 'Sidney Parker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1916

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Edward Arnold was 64+ in Climax! as 'Jock Fathian, Lieutenant Shipley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Edward Arnold was 62+ in General Electric Theater as ', John Prescott / Mayor Underwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Edward Arnold was 62+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Edward Arnold was 61+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Edward Arnold was 59+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Edward Arnold was 58+ in Studio One as 'Juror #10'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Edward Arnold was 58+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948