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Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold

American actor

Born
18 February 1890New York City, New York, USA
Died
26 April 1956aged 66 · Encino, California
Nationality
USA
Star sign
Aquarius
Years active
1938–1984

Known for

About Edward Arnold

Edward Arnold was an American actor. They were born on 18 February 1890 in New York City, New York, USA. Their career spanned 5 titles, among them Gremlins (1984), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and You Can't Take It With You (1938).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Edward Arnold is You Can't Take It With You (1938); in all, 5 films over 46 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Gremlins (1984), with 54 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1980s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Frank Capra, on 3 films, among them Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and You Can't Take It With You.

Latest work

Full filmography (5)
  1. 1984

    Gremlins

    Donald Deagle

    Where to watch
    7.8
  2. 1982 5.4
  3. 1941 7.6
  4. 1939 8.6
  5. 1938 7.8

Where to watch Edward Arnold

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1984

    Gremlins

    Donald Deagle

    Where to watch
    7.8
  2. 1939 8.6
  3. 1938 7.8
  4. 1982 5.4
  5. 1941 7.6

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Edward Arnold films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939 8.6
  2. You Can't Take It With You 1938 7.8
  3. Gremlins 1984 7.8
  4. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid 1982 5.4

Has worked with

Questions about Edward Arnold

Where was Edward Arnold born?

Edward Arnold was born on 18 February 1890 in New York City, New York, USA.

When did Edward Arnold die?

Edward Arnold died on 26 April 1956, aged 66. They died in Encino, California.

What are the best Edward Arnold films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Edward Arnold films are Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939, 8.6), You Can't Take It With You (1938, 7.8) and Gremlins (1984, 7.8).

How many films and TV shows has Edward Arnold been in?

MovieNCo lists 5 films for Edward Arnold, from You Can't Take It With You (1938) to Gremlins (1984).

What is Edward Arnold's star sign?

Edward Arnold was a Aquarius: born on 18 February.

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