James Edwards

Born: 1918-03-06

Birthplace: Muncie, Indiana, USA

Biography

James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.

Known For

The Killing
Patton
The Manchurian Candidate
The Caine Mutiny
Coogan's Bluff
Men in War
The Set-Up
Pork Chop Hill
Battle Hymn
The Sandpiper

Top Movie Credits

The Killing Track Parking Attendant
Patton Sergeant William George Meeks
The Manchurian Candidate Cpl. Allen Melvin
The Caine Mutiny Chief Steward Whittaker
Coogan's Bluff Sgt. Jackson
Men in War Sgt. Killian
The Set-Up Luther Hawkins
Pork Chop Hill Cpl. Jurgens
Battle Hymn Lt. Maples
The Sandpiper Larry Brant