Edward Boulden

American film actor and comedian (1879–1937) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Edward Boulden (July 4, 1879 – August 29, 1937)[1] was an American film actor, comedian, and vaudevillian—best known for starring in experimental kinetophone sound films from 1913 to 1914, such as The Edison Minstrels and Jack's Joke.[2][3]

Born(1879-07-04)July 4, 1879
Pencader, Delaware, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1937(1937-08-29) (aged 58)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • comedian
  • vaudevillian
Yearsactive1903–1921
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Edward Boulden
Boulden in 1913
Born(1879-07-04)July 4, 1879
Pencader, Delaware, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1937(1937-08-29) (aged 58)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • comedian
  • vaudevillian
Years active1903–1921
EraSilent Era
EmployerEdison Studios
Known forActing in experimental kinetephone sound films
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service years1917–1918
RankPrivate
ConflictsWorld War I
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Nearing forty, he served in World War I, specifically as a private,[4] at which point he resided in Philadelphia.[5]

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