Edgar Selwyn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Edgar Selwyn

American actor, director, and producer

Date of Birth: 20-Oct-1875

Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 13-Feb-1944

Profession: screenwriter, film director, film producer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Edgar Selwyn

  • Edgar Selwyn (October 20, 1875 – February 13, 1944) was a prominent figure in American theatre and film in the first half of the 20th century.
  • An actor, playwright, director and producer on Broadway, he founded a theatrical production company with his brother, Archibald Selwyn, and owned a number of Selwyn Theatres in the United States.
  • He transferred his talents from the stage to motion pictures, and directed a film for which Helen Hayes received the Academy Award for Best Actress.
  • Selwyn co-founded Goldwyn Pictures in 1916.

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