Biography

Edgar Nelson was born January 25th, 1882 in the coal mining town of Tower City, Pennsylvania. Born Edgar N. Stuck, he changed his name after moving to New York City to pursue an acting career. He was a bit player in movies, but also appeared in a number Broadway shows. His movie credits include:

1915 The House of a Thousand Candles - Larry Donovan

1920 Way Down East - Hi Holler

1921 The Chicken in the Case - Percival Jones

1921 Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford - Eddie Lamb

1924 Janice Meredith - Tailor

1924 Sandra - Mr. Stanley

1925 Womanhandled - Pinky (uncredited)

1932 The Misleading Lady - Steve

1933 Laughs in the Law (Short)

At the age of 81, he died December 27th, 1963, in New Haven Connecticut.