Edward Sedgwick

Biography

Edward Sedgwick was an American director, actor, writer, and producer whose career spanned the silent era through early television. Born in Galveston, Texas, to stage-performer parents, he began in vaudeville and entered films as a comic actor in 1915, often playing energetic baseball characters. He moved into directing in 1921, initially making serials and Westerns—including films with Tom Mix and Hoot Gibson—before becoming best known as a comedy specialist.

Known For

Doughboys

as Guggleheimer the Camp Cook (uncredited)

The Thrill Chaser

as Himself - Cameo

40-Horse Hawkins

as Stage Manager

Sink or Swim

as Robert Gilette

Married a Year

as The Husband

Checkers

as Pete

The Haunted Pajamas

as Jack Billings

The Yankee Way

as Robert Gillette

Why I Would Not Marry

as Undetermined Role (as Ed Sedgwick)

The Kid's Nap

as Max Heimer (as Ed Sedgwick)