Wedgwood Nowell

Wedgwood Nowell

Deceased · Born: Jan 24, 1878 · Died: Jun 17, 1957

Personal Details

BornJan 24, 1878 Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Spouse
  • [Edna] Claire Colwell (actress)

    ( Dec 20, 1903 to May 27, 2025 )
  • Irma Stowe

    ( May 27, 2025 to Mar 18, 1951 )

Biography

Wedgwood Nowell, a multifaceted individual, entered the world on January 24, 1878, in the charming city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States of America.

As an accomplished thespian and composer, Nowell left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with notable roles in the films "813" (1920),"Calling Philo Vance" (1939),and "The Eternal Flame" (1922).

Throughout his life, Nowell was blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women, [Edna] Claire Colwell, a talented actress in her own right, and Irma Stowe, a partner who stood by his side.

Tragically, Nowell's life came to a close on June 17, 1957, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this very day.

Nowell's remarkable journey, marked by his extraordinary talent, his unwavering dedication to his craft, and his enduring love for those around him, serves as a testament to the power of the human spirit.

Career

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1946
The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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1945
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable as Man in Admiral's Office (uncredited)
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1944
The Woman in the Window
The Woman in the Window as Man at Club (uncredited)
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1942
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Broker (uncredited)
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1941
Here Comes Happiness
Here Comes Happiness as Party and Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Remember the Day
Remember the Day as Man Awaiting Dewey's Arrival
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1940
The Ghost Comes Home
The Ghost Comes Home as Passerby Pointing Out Steamship Line (uncredited)
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Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance as Brisbane Coe
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No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy as First-Nighter (uncredited)
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Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood as Man at Race Track
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Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo as Courthouse Spectator (uncredited)
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The Man with Nine Lives
The Man with Nine Lives as Doctor Spectator (uncredited)
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My Love Came Back
My Love Came Back as Johnson - Music Co. Treasurer (uncredited)
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Virginia City
Virginia City as Prosecuting Officer (uncredited)
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Boom Town
Boom Town as Oilman at Producers' Convention (uncredited)
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1939
Naughty But Nice
Naughty But Nice as Professor Listening to Radio (uncredited)
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Women in the Wind
Women in the Wind as Cleveland Official (uncredited)
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Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor as H.T.Cope - Third Editor (uncredited)
{"id":72364,"title":"Each Dawn I Die","year":"1939","character":"Parole Board Member (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/each-dawn-i-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72364.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72364.jpg"},"released":1}
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Parole Board Member (uncredited)
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Homicide Bureau
Homicide Bureau as Citizen League Member
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Dark Victory
Dark Victory as Doctor (uncredited)
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The Roaring Twenties
The Roaring Twenties as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
{"id":72767,"title":"Gold Is Where You Find It","year":"1938","character":"San Francisco Bar Patron (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gold-is-where-you-find-it","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72767.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It as San Francisco Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Start Cheering
Start Cheering as Board Member
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Hard to Get
Hard to Get as Clerk in Richards' Outer Office (uncredited)
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Holiday
Holiday as Party Guest (uncredited)
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You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Diner (uncredited)
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Fast Company
Fast Company as Man in Victim's House (uncredited)
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1937
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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The Go Getter
The Go Getter as Admiral (uncredited)
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Stolen Holiday
Stolen Holiday as M. Borel
{"id":32503,"title":"Lost Horizon","year":"1937","character":"Englishman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-horizon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32503.jpg"},"released":1}
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon as Englishman (uncredited)
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1936
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Brides Are Like That
Brides Are Like That as Extra at Dance
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Theodora Goes Wild
Theodora Goes Wild as Dance Floor Extra (uncredited)
{"id":73349,"title":"Adventure in Manhattan","year":"1936","character":"Henchman on Telephone (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adventure-in-manhattan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73349.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73349.jpg"},"released":1}
Adventure in Manhattan
Adventure in Manhattan as Henchman on Telephone (uncredited)
{"id":73354,"title":"The Prisoner of Shark Island","year":"1936","character":"Court-Martial Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prisoner-of-shark-island","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73354.jpg"},"released":1}
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island as Court-Martial Member
{"id":73739,"title":"I Dream Too Much","year":"1935","character":"Guest at Party (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-dream-too-much-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73739.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much as Guest at Party (uncredited)
{"id":14921,"title":"A Night at the Opera","year":"1935","character":"Ship Passenger (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-night-at-the-opera","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/tr3vef8g6lg0.JPG","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/tr3vef8g6lg0.JPG"},"released":1}
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
{"id":74256,"title":"Hell Bent for Love","year":"1934","character":"Attorney Kelly Drake","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hell-bent-for-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74256.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74256.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
Hell Bent for Love
Hell Bent for Love as Attorney Kelly Drake
{"id":95392,"title":"Cleopatra","year":"1934","character":"Scribe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cleopatra-1934","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95392.jpg"},"released":1}
Cleopatra
Cleopatra as Scribe
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What Every Woman Knows
What Every Woman Knows as Party Supporter (uncredited)
{"id":46112,"title":"Adam's Rib","year":"1923","character":"Minister's Secretary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adams-rib-1923","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46112.jpg"},"released":1}
1923
Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib as Minister's Secretary