About:
Character actor in films, often portraying strident types, he is best remembered cast as "The Thin Man" (actually, "Wynant") of the hit 1934 MGM film. He Ellis was active on Broadway as an actor, producer and playwright from 1905-32 (see "Other Works"). He died in Beverly Hills, CA at age 81 in 1952.

• Known For
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  The Thin Man
  as
  Clyde Wynant
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  A Man Betrayed
  as
  Boss Thomas 'Tom' Cameron
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  I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
  as
  Bomber Wells
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  Fury
  as
  Sheriff
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  The Texas Rangers
  as
  Major Bailey