Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn (September 26, 1877 – September 6, 1959) was an Academy Award-winning English theatre and film actor. Born Edmund Kellaway in Wandsworth, London, (though some references suggest he was born in the Vale of Glamorgan), and educated at St. Olave's School and later at King's College London, Gwenn began his acting career in theatre in 1895. Playwright George Bernard Shaw was impressed with his acting, and cast him in the first production ... more

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  • Sep 26, 1877

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  • Sep 6, 1959 (age 81 years)

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  • Edmund Kellaway
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