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Edmund Gwenn
Actor

Edmund Gwenn

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Playing Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street.

Miracle on 34th Street · Mister 880

Born
26 September 1877
Birthplace
London
Died
6 September 1959

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Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn was an English stage and screen actor whose career extended from London theatre to Hollywood.

Early life

Education

Attended St. Olave’s School and King’s College London.

Career

  1. 1895

    Stage beginnings

    Started his acting career in theatre.

  2. 1900s

    London theatre

    Performed in plays by Shaw and other contemporary writers.

  3. 1947

    Hollywood recognition

    Appeared in Miracle on 34th Street.

Selected work

Miracle on 34th Street

His Kris Kringle earned an Academy Award.

Mister 880

A comedy role that brought another Oscar nomination.

Beyond work

Family

Married actor Minnie Terry in 1901 and worked with her on stage.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Barkin, Herman & Associates-public relations for Schlitz, the show's sponsor.. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.