Edward Everett Horton Rank
About Edward Everett Horton
With a distinguished acting career spanning over 60 years, Edward Everett Horton was regarded as one of the greatest American character actors. He made a considerable contribution to radio, television, the theatre, and animated cartoon voice work, which helped him establish himself as a big personality in Hollywood.
The recipient of many prestigious awards, including membership into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he was considered one of the all-time highest-grossing domestic box office stars. He began performing on stage, and quickly gained repute for his parts in several theatre shows, including "Beggar on Horseback."
Following his triumph on stage, Horton quickly made a successful move into movies and television, which helped him achieve extraordinary success. With stellar performances in several popular films and television series such as "Ruggles of Red Gap", "The Terror", "Alice in Wonderland", "General Electric Theater", "It Takes a Thief", and "The Real McCoys" he eventually established himself as one of the top performers in the industry.
Family
This distinguished actor was the son of Edward Everett Horton and Isabella S. Horton.
Alma mater
- Boys' High School, Brooklyn
- Baltimore City College
- Oberlin College
- Columbia University
- Brooklyn Polytechnic
Trivia
Horton was of Cuban, German, and English heritage. He was also an accomplished singer and dancer.
Death
The 1.83 meters tall actor lost his life to cancer.
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F.A.Q. about Edward Everett Horton
When is his birthday?
Edward Everett Horton's birthday is on March 18, 1886.
In how many days is his birthday?
Edward Everett Horton's birthday is in 40 days
How old was Edward Everett Horton when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 29, 1970.
How old would he be today?
Edward Everett Horton would be 138 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Edward Everett Horton from?
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..