Edward Peil Sr.

Edward Peil Sr.

Deceased · Born: Jan 18, 1883 · Died: Dec 29, 1958

Personal Details

BornJan 18, 1883 Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

Edward Peil Sr. was born on January 18, 1883, in the charming city of Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America, a place known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty.

As an accomplished actor, he made a significant impact on the film industry, starring in numerous movies throughout his career. Some of his most notable roles include his appearances in Broken Blossoms (1919),a poignant drama that showcased his impressive acting abilities, The Big Cage (1933),a thrilling action-adventure film that kept audiences on the edge of their seats, and The Dragon Painter (1919),a visually stunning historical drama that highlighted his versatility as an actor.

Edward Peil Sr. was also a devoted husband to Henrietta 'Etta' Raynor, and the couple shared a loving and supportive relationship.

Sadly, Edward Peil Sr.'s life came to an end on December 29, 1958, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, United States of America, a place that had been his home and the center of his career for many years.

Career

Fort Worth
Fort Worth as Citizen (uncredited)
Storm Warning
Storm Warning as Townsman (uncredited)
1950
Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby as Hawkins (uncredited)
Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Colt .45
Colt .45 as Townsman (uncredited)
1949
Red, Hot and Blue
Red, Hot and Blue as Piano Tuner (uncredited)
1948
Three Daring Daughters
Three Daring Daughters as Waiter (uncredited)
1947
Valley of Fear
Valley of Fear as Jamison Forbes
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap as Townsman (uncredited)
The Lady from Shanghai
The Lady from Shanghai as Guard (uncredited)
1946
1943
Robin Hood of the Range
Robin Hood of the Range as Grady (as Ed Peil Sr.)
The Kid Rides Again
The Kid Rides Again as John Ainsley
Canyon City
Canyon City as Jim Hardy (as Ed Peil Sr.)
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack as Freighter Captain [Chs. 7-8]
Captive Wild Woman
Captive Wild Woman as Jake - Handler (uncredited)
Bombardier
Bombardier as Officer
Hoppy Serves a Writ
Hoppy Serves a Writ as Card Player
The Outlaw
The Outlaw as Swanson (uncredited)
1942
Texas Justice
Texas Justice as Ed Hannigan
Down Rio Grande Way
Down Rio Grande Way as Commissioner Adams
Riders of the West
Riders of the West as Investigator Jim Dodge
Shut My Big Mouth
Shut My Big Mouth as Hotel Proprietor
Sunset Serenade
Sunset Serenade as Party Guest
The Secret Code
The Secret Code as Policeman
For Me and My Gal
For Me and My Gal as Jim (uncredited)
Foreign Agent
Foreign Agent as Robert Nelson, fifth columnist
The Major and the Minor
The Major and the Minor as Stationmaster (uncredited)
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Ride 'Em Cowboy as Minor Role (uncredited)
My Favorite Blonde
My Favorite Blonde as Policeman (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees as Policeman (uncredited)
The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury
The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury as Mr. Harper - Cattle Rancher (as Ed Piel Sr.)
Tonto Basin Outlaws
Tonto Basin Outlaws as Photographer
Forbidden Trails
Forbidden Trails as Dealer with Visor
Red River Valley
Red River Valley as Cattle Rancher
Fugitive Valley
Fugitive Valley as Jailer Ed
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout as Air Raid Warden
Jesse James at Bay
Jesse James at Bay as U.S. Marshal
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob
A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob as Opera House Assistant manager (uncredited)
In Old Cheyenne
In Old Cheyenne as Train Conductor
Love Crazy
Love Crazy as Sun Valley Private Investigator (uncredited)
1940
One Man's Law
One Man's Law as Joel Winters
Men with Steel Faces
Men with Steel Faces as Dr. Cooper (archive footage)
The Shadow
The Shadow as Inspector Joe Cardona
Legion of the Lawless
Legion of the Lawless as Speaker at Meeting (uncredited)
Riders of Pasco Basin
Riders of Pasco Basin as Jones (uncredited)
Two Girls on Broadway
Two Girls on Broadway as Man Saying 'Give Him His Five Bucks' (uncredited)
I Take This Oath
I Take This Oath as Police Sergeant Riley
The Showdown
The Showdown as Man Wearing Visor
1939
Water Rustlers
Water Rustlers as Weylan's Lawyer
The Girl from Rio
The Girl from Rio as William W. Wilson, Lawyer
The Night Riders
The Night Riders as Rancher Harper
Mutiny in the Big House
Mutiny in the Big House as Prison Gate Guard
The Marshal of Mesa City
The Marshal of Mesa City as Express Agent Frank (uncredited)
Geronimo
Geronimo as John A.J. Cresswell
Let Us Live
Let Us Live as Bank Cashier (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Laborer (uncredited)
Dodge City
Dodge City as Mr. Turner (uncredited)
1938
Code of the Rangers
Code of the Rangers as Ranger Captain (as Ed Pier Sr.)
The Singing Cowgirl
The Singing Cowgirl as Tom Harkins
King of the Sierras
King of the Sierras as Rancher Blake
The Girl of the Golden West
The Girl of the Golden West as Townsman in Sheriff's Office
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Neighbor Helping with Move (uncredited)
Too Hot to Handle
Too Hot to Handle as Newsreel Man (uncredited)
1937
Two-Fisted Sheriff
Two-Fisted Sheriff as Judge Webster
Come on, Cowboys
Come on, Cowboys as Thomas Rigby
Slaves in Bondage
Slaves in Bondage as Detective Captain
Heroes of the Alamo
Heroes of the Alamo as General Sam Houston
Idol of the Crowds
Idol of the Crowds as Det. Sgt. Baker (uncredited)
Blossoms on Broadway
Blossoms on Broadway as Conductor (uncredited)
Paradise Express
Paradise Express as Sheriff (uncredited)
Gunsmoke Ranch
Gunsmoke Ranch as Dam Engineer Rankin
The Awful Truth
The Awful Truth as Bailiff (uncredited)
Captains Courageous
Captains Courageous as Fisherman (uncredited)
1936
The Cowboy Star
The Cowboy Star as Clem Baker (as Ed Piel Sr.)
Oh, Susanna!
Oh, Susanna! as Mineral Springs Sheriff Cole (as Ed Peil Sr.)
Love on a Bet
Love on a Bet as Mr. Bligh, at Hutchinson's Meeting
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Ride 'Em Cowboy as Jailer (uncredited)
White Fang
White Fang as Minor Role
College Holiday
College Holiday as Cop in Park
Two Against the World
Two Against the World as Coroner (uncredited)
Yours for the Asking
Yours for the Asking as Waiter (uncredited)
Ghost-Town Gold
Ghost-Town Gold as Sheriff (uncredited)
The Phantom Empire
The Phantom Empire as Cooper (as Edward Piel Sr.)
The Nitwits
The Nitwits as Eddie the Detective
Reckless
Reckless as Man Raising Stage Curtain (uncredited)
The Bride of Frankenstein
The Bride of Frankenstein as Villager (uncredited)
1934
The Man from Utah
The Man from Utah as Spike Barton (as Edward Peil)
Blue Steel
Blue Steel as Malgrove
Manhattan Love Song
Manhattan Love Song as Employment Agent
Journal of a Crime
Journal of a Crime as Jailer (uncredited)
Kid Millions
Kid Millions as Assistant Bartender (uncredited)
Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread as Powerhouse Employee (uncredited)
Fog Over Frisco
Fog Over Frisco as Police Sergeant (Uncredited)
1933
The Mystery Squadron
The Mystery Squadron as Andrew Martin
Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter as Riverport Townsman (uncredited)
I Am Suzanne!
I Am Suzanne! as Newspaper Reporter
Night Flight
Night Flight as Airport Office Employee (uncredited)
1932
The Devil Horse
The Devil Horse as The Sheriff (as Edward Peil)
Tombstone Canyon
Tombstone Canyon as Replaced by Bob Burns (credit only)
Madame Racketeer
Madame Racketeer as Train Passenger
Movie Crazy
Movie Crazy as Waiter (Uncredited)
Emma
Emma as Man (uncredited)
The Mask of Fu Manchu
The Mask of Fu Manchu as Coolie Spy (uncredited)
1931
Wild Horse
Wild Horse as Sheriff
The Avenger
The Avenger as Ike Mason
Clearing the Range
Clearing the Range as Sheriff Jim
Everything's Rosie
Everything's Rosie as 1st Sheriff
The Galloping Ghost
The Galloping Ghost as Coach of Baxter Team
1930
1924
$50,000 Reward
$50,000 Reward as Buck Scofield
The Iron Horse
The Iron Horse as Old Chinese Railroad Worker (uncredited)