Edward Martindel (July 8, 1876 – May 4, 1955) was an American stage and film actor who appeared on Broadway and in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1946.
Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Martindell. His singing debut came under the management of Henry Savage. He appeared in 16 Broadway plays, beginning with Dolly Varden (1902) and ending with The Little Blue Devil (1919).
He died on May 4, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, from a heart attack. His grave is located at Chapel of the Pines Crematory.
Selected filmography
Year Title Role Notes1916The Scarlet WomanHanlin DavisThe Eternal Question Allen Tait1917A Rich Man's Plaything 'Iron' Lloyd1920The Furnace Count SvensonUnseen ForcesGeorge Brunton1921Ducks and DrakesDick ChilternGreater Than LoveFrank Norwood Hail the WomanWyndham Gray 1922ManslaughterWiley The OrdealSir Francis Maynard The Glory of Clementina Quixtus 1923The Day of FaithUncle Mortimer 1924Love's WhirlpoolRichard Milton1925Lady Windermere's FanLord Augustus LortonCredited as Edw. Martindel1926 You'd Be SurprisedMr. White, The District AttorneySomebody's Mother Mary's Lawyer The Duchess of BuffaloGrand Duke Gregory Alexandrovich1927Venus of VeniceJournalistTaxi! Taxi! David ParmaleeChildren of DivorceTom Larrabee In Old Kentucky Mr. Brierly1928The Singing FoolLouis Marcus The Desert Bride1929Why Be Good?Winthrop Peabody Sr.The Desert SongGeneral Bierbeau The AviatorGordon1930Song of the WestColonel 1930Check and Double CheckJohn Blair1931Blonde CrazyJeweler Uncredited1932American MadnessAmes Uncredited
References
External links
Edward Martindel photographs at silenthollywood.com