Age, Biography and Wiki
James Edwards (actor) (James Johnson Edwards) was born on 6 March, 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, U.S., is an American film and television actor (1918–1970). Discover James Edwards (actor)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
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James Johnson Edwards |
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| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
6 March 1918 |
| Birthday |
6 March |
| Birthplace |
Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1970 |
| Died Place |
San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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James Edwards (actor) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, James Edwards (actor) height not available right now. We will update James Edwards (actor)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is James Edwards (actor)'s Wife?
His wife is Everdinne Wilson Edwards (?-1970, his death)
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| Wife |
Everdinne Wilson Edwards (?-1970, his death) |
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1 |
James Edwards (actor) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Edwards (actor) worth at the age of 52 years old? James Edwards (actor)’s income source is mostly from being a successful film. He is from United States. We have estimated James Edwards (actor)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
film |
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Timeline
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television.
His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed a Black soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.
Edwards majored in psychology at Knoxville College in Tennessee and continued his education at Northwestern University where he received a master's degree in drama.
While enrolled at Northwestern, he participated in student productions and in the Federal Theatre Project.
During World War II, he was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
After the war he appeared on the New York stage when he assumed the role of the war hero in the touring play Deep Are the Roots.
Throughout his early and mid acting career, Edwards portrayed African American soldiers, playing such characters in Home of the Brave (1949), The Steel Helmet (1951), Bright Victory (1951), Battle Hymn (1957), Men in War (1957), Blood and Steel (1959), and Pork Chop Hill (1959) as well as an uncredited Messman in The Caine Mutiny.
It was believed he was originally cast in Universal's Red Ball Express but was replaced by Sidney Poitier when he refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Other notable roles were in Stanley Kubrick's The Killing (1956) and John Frankenheimer's The Manchurian Candidate (1962).
Edwards was prolific on TV in the 1960s, playing character roles in various series such as Peter Gunn, The Fugitive, The Twilight Zone's "The Big Tall Wish", Burke's Law, Dr. Kildare and Mannix, before his death of a heart attack at the age of 51 in 1970.
One of his final roles was as General George S. Patton's longtime personal valet, Sergeant Major William George Meeks, in the film Patton.
He was working on a film script in his wife's family's house in San Diego when he complained of chest pains.
He was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where he died.
The New York Times reported that his age was given as 42.
