Edmund Breese

Edmund Breese

Deceased · Born: Jun 18, 1871 · Died: Apr 6, 1936

Personal Details

BornJun 18, 1871 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Genevieve Landry

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 1, 2025 )
  • Harriet A. Beach

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Apr 6, 1936 )

Biography

Edmund Breese, a multifaceted individual, was born on June 18, 1871, in the bustling metropolis of Brooklyn, New York, USA. His life was marked by a dual passion for the performing arts and the written word, as he went on to become a renowned actor and writer.

Breese's impressive repertoire included notable film roles in Duck Soup (1933),Platinum Blonde (1931),and The Hurricane Express (1932),showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as a thespian.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Breese's personal life was marked by two significant marriages: first to Genevieve Landry, and subsequently to Harriet A. Beach. These relationships undoubtedly played a crucial role in shaping his life and artistic pursuits.

Edmund Breese's remarkable journey came to an end on April 6, 1936, in New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor and writer, whose contributions to the world of entertainment continue to be celebrated and remembered to this day.

Career

1934
Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill as Presiding Judge
Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Pirate of the Spanish Main
1933
Duck Soup
Duck Soup as Zander
On Your Guard
On Your Guard as Prison Warden
Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday as Investor (Uncredited)
Laughing at Life
Laughing at Life as Cabinet Officer
International House
International House as Doctor Wong
Female
Female as Board Member (Uncredited)
1932
The Hurricane Express
The Hurricane Express as The Secretary's Father
Madame Butterfly
Madame Butterfly as Cho-Cho's Grandfather
Police Court
Police Court as Judge Robert Webster
Alias Mary Smith
Alias Mary Smith as Mr. Hayes
The Golden West
The Golden West as Sam Lynch
The Match King
The Match King as Olaf Christofsen
1931
Millie
Millie as Defense Attorney
The Public Defender
The Public Defender as Frank Wells
Morals for Women
Morals for Women as Mr. Hutson
The Painted Desert
The Painted Desert as Judge Matthews
Mata Hari
Mata Hari as Warden
1930
Tol'able David
Tol'able David as Hunter Kinemon
The Sea Bat
The Sea Bat as Maddocks
Bright Lights
Bright Lights as Franklin Harris
Kismet
Kismet as Jawan
Top Speed
Top Speed as Spencer Colgate
1928
Burning Daylight
Burning Daylight as John Dossett
1925
The Live Wire
The Live Wire as Sawdust Sam
Womanhandled
Womanhandled as Uncle Lester