Edward Ashley, a renowned Australian-born actor, entered this world on August 12, 1904, in the vibrant city of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. With a remarkable career spanning numerous decades, Ashley's impressive filmography boasts notable roles in iconic productions such as Pride and Prejudice (1940),The Court Jester (1955),and Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947). Throughout his life, Ashley was blessed with the love and companionship of three devoted spouses: Renée Torres Alegría, Nora Swinburne, and Nina Joyce Osborne Throsby. Sadly, Edward Ashley's remarkable journey on this earth came to an end on May 5, 2000, in the beautiful city of San Diego, California, USA.
Personal Details
BornAug 12, 1904 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
Renée Torres Alegría
( Jul 13, 1943 to Nov 21, 1996 )Nora Swinburne
( Dec 4, 1934 to Dec 31, 1969 )Nina Joyce Osborne Throsby
( Aug 15, 1927 to Nov 25, 1934 )
Biography
Career
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2004

Beyond the Next Mountain as Governor
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1988

Waxwork as Professor Sutherland
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1976

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as Second Butler
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1974

Herbie Rides Again as Announcer at Chicken Race
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1965

King Rat as Prouty
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1958

Darby's Rangers as Lt. Dave Manson
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1955

The Court Jester as Black Fox
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1954

Elephant Walk as Planter Gordon Gregory
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1953

El Alaméin as Capt. Harbison
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1952

Macao as Martin Stewart
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1951

Tarzan's Peril as Conners
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1948

Tarzan and the Mermaids as Commissioner
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1947

The Other Love as Richard Shelton
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Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome as Dr. L.E. Thal
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1946

Gay Blades as Ted Brinker
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Nocturne as Keith Vincent
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The Madonna's Secret as John Earl
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1942

You're Telling Me as Fred Curtis
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The Black Swan as Roger Ingram (uncredited)
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1941

Maisie Was a Lady as Link Phillips
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Come Live with Me as Arnold Stafford
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1940

Sky Murder as Cortland Grand
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Gallant Sons as Al Posna
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Bitter Sweet as Harry Daventry
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Pride and Prejudice as Mr. George Wickham
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1939

Spies of the Air as Stuart
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1936

The Conquest of the Air as (uncredited)