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Ed Binns

Edward Binns (September 12, 1916-December 4, 1990) was a stage and film actor. After appearing in a number of Broadway plays, Binns begain appearing in films in the early 1950s. Some of his notable roles include playing Juror #6 (the painter) in 12 Angry Men and Major General Walter Bedell Smith in the Academy Award-winning film Patton (1970). Binns also appeared in dozens of television programs including being a cast member of It Takes a Thief (1969-1970). Binns died at the age of 74 while traveling from New York to his home in Connecticut.

Note: This profile was written in or before 2005.

Ed Binns Facts

OccupationActor
BirthdaySeptember 12, 1916
SignVirgo
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of deathDecember 4, 1990 (Brewster, New York, USA, age 74)

Selected Filmography

I Shot an Arrow into the Air
12 Angry Men
Night Moves
Hemingway's Adventures Of A Young Man
Oliver's Story
The Ghost of Moby Dick
Lovin Molly
Lovin' Molly
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