Eddie Quillan Biography (1907-1990)

Born Edward Frances Quillan, March 31, 1907, in Philadelphia, PA; died of cancer, July 19, 1990, in Burbank, CA; son of Joseph Frances (a performer) and Sarah (a performer; maiden name, Owens) Quillan.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Birth Details
March 31, 1907
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Death Details
July 19, 1990
Burbank, California, United States

Famous Works

  • Credits; FILM APPEARANCES
  • Eddie Kehoe, vaudeville hoofer, Show Folks, Pathe, 1928.
  • "Goat," The Godless Girl, Pathe, 1929.
  • Eddie Able, Geraldine, Pathe, 1929.
  • Eddie, Noisy Neighbors, Pathe, 1929.
  • Joe Collins, The Sophomore, Pathe, 1929.
  • Eddie, Big Money, Pathe, 1930.
  • Willie, Night Work, Pathe, 1930.
  • Ray, The Big Shot (also known as The Optimist), RKO Radio Pictures-Pathe,1931.
  • Bud Doyle, Sweepstakes, RKO Radio Pictures-Pathe, 1931.
  • Tommy Jordan, The Tip-Off (also known as Looking for Trouble),RKO Radio Pictures-Pathe, 1931.
  • Danny Churchill, Girl Crazy, RKO Radio Pictures, 1932.
  • Ted the Third, Broadway to Hollywood (also known as Ring up the Curtain),Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), 1933.
  • Andy, Strictly Personal, Paramount, 1933.
  • Bob, Hollywood Party, MGM, 1934.
  • Gridiron Flash (also known as The Luck of the Game), Radio, 1935.
  • Ellison, Mutiny on the Bounty, MGM, 1935.
  • (As Edward Quillan) Tod Mason, Gentleman from Louisiana, Republic, 1936.
  • Mike Edwards, Big City, MGM, 1937.
  • Bill, London by Night, MGM, 1937.
  • Ellery Queen, The Mandarin Mystery, Republic, 1937.
  • Chick, Swing, Sister, Swing, Universal, 1938.
  • Anderson, Allegheny Uprising (also known as The First Rebel),RKO Radio Pictures, 1939.
  • Sammy, The Family Next Door, Universal, 1939.
  • Henry, The Flying Irishman, RKO Radio Pictures, 1939.
  • Ray Peters, Hawaiian Nights, Universal, 1939.
  • Conway, Made for Each Other, United Artists, 1939.
  • Adam Clay, Young Mr. Lincoln, Twentieth Century-Fox/Cosmopolitan, 1939.
  • Jack Norcross, Dancing on a Dime, Paramount, 1940.
  • Connie Rivers, The Grapes of Wrath, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1940.
  • Jerry Jones, Dark Streets of Cairo, Universal, 1940.
  • Titus Endover, La Conga Nights, Universal, 1940.
  • Joe, Margie, Universal, 1940.
  • Third sailor, The Flame of New Orleans, Universal, 1941.
  • Riley, Flying Blind, Paramount, 1941.
  • Skat, Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga, Universal, 1941.
  • Wally Pelton, Too Many Blondes, Universal, 1941.
  • Joe Olson, Where Did You Get that Girl?, Universal, 1941.
  • Eddie Wright, Kid Glove Killer, MGM, 1942.
  • Sticks O'Hara, Priorities on Parade, Paramount, 1942.
  • Pompadour Jones, Alaska Highway, Paramount, 1943.
  • Marvin Howe, Follow the Band (also known as Trombone from Heaven), Universal, 1943.
  • Jimmy Kelly, Here Comes Kelly, Monogram, 1943.
  • Corky Mills, Hi Ya, Sailor, Universal, 1943.
  • Harry the Horse, It Ain't Hay (also known as Money for Jam), Universal, 1943.
  • Jimmy Tracy, Melody Parade, Monogram, 1943.
  • Willie, Dark Mountain, Paramount, 1944.
  • Dynamo Carson, Hi, Good-Lookin', Universal, 1944.
  • Cochery, The Imposter (also known as Strange Confession), Universal, 1944.
  • Stubby, Moonlight and Cactus, Universal, 1944.
  • Charlie, Slightly Terrific, Universal, 1944.
  • Gus, This Is the Life, Universal, 1944.
  • Twilight on the Prairie, Universal, 1944.
  • Jeff Calhoun, Dixie Jamboree, Producers Releasing Corporation, 1945.
  • Ray Lawson, Sensation Hunters, Monogram, 1945.
  • Tony, Song of the Sarong, Universal, 1945.
  • George Cummings, A Guy Could Change, Republic, 1946.
  • Big Top, Sideshow, Monogram, 1950.
  • Sandy, Brigadoon, MGM, 1954.
  • The Ladies Man, Paramount, 1961.
  • Dingo, the phone repairman, Who's Got the Action?, Paramount, 1962.
  • Bellboy, Move Over, Darling, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1963.
  • Bartender, Promises, Promises (also known as Promise Her Anything), NTD,1963.
  • Mailman, Summer Magic, Buena Vista, 1963.
  • Smitty, Advance to the Rear (also known as Company of Cowards), MGM, 1964.
  • Gunfight at Comanche Creek, Allied Artists, 1964.
  • M. C., Viva Las Vegas (also known as Love in Las Vegas), MGM, 1964.
  • Pianist, The Bounty Killer, Premiere, 1965.
  • Elevator operator, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, Universal, 1966.
  • Cologne salesman, A Guide for the Married Man, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1967.
  • Salesman, Did You Hear the One about the Traveling Saleslady?, Universal,1968.
  • Rev. Beckwith, Angel in My Pocket, Universal, 1969.
  • Old man, How to Frame a Figg, Universal, 1971.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; SERIES
  • Angus, The Rifleman, ABC, 1958-63.
  • Grover Cleveland Fipple, Valentine's Day, ABC, 1964-65.
  • Horace Beesley, The Addams Family, ABC, 1964-66.
  • Eddie Edson, Julia, NBC, 1968-71.
  • Poco Loco, Hell Town, NBC, 1985.
  • Also appeared in Moonlighting, ABC, Matlock, NBC, Police Woman, and Baretta.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; PILOTS
  • George Gobel Presents, ABC, 1963.
  • I and Claudie, CBS, 1964.
  • Emcee, Cap'n Ahab, CBS, 1965.
  • Max Lovechild, Harry and Maggie, CBS, 1975.
  • Seebring, The Banana Company, CBS, 1977.
  • Arthur, Flatfoots, NBC, 1982.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; EPISODIC
  • Appeared in episodes of Little House on the Prairie, NBC, and Highway toHeaven, NBC.
  • Credits; TELEVISION APPEARANCES; MOVIES
  • Billy Lambert, The Judge and Jake Wyler, NBC, 1972.
  • Janitor, She Lives, ABC, 1973.
  • Counterman, Hitchhike!, ABC, 1974.
  • Hotel Clerk, Melvin Purvis: G-Man, ABC, 1974.
  • Rafferty, Mad Bull, CBS, 1977.
  • Watchman, The Darker Side of Terror, CBS, 1979.
  • Wino, For the Love of It, ABC, 1980.
  • Alfred Ammonet, The Great Cash Giveaway Getaway, NBC, 1980.
  • Old white man, White Mama, CBS, 1980.
  • Smitty, Father of Hell Town, NBC, 1985.

Further Reference

PERIODICALS

  • Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1990.