
Edward Ashley
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Edward Montague Hussey Cooper was an actor descended from an English family but born in Australia. Known by his professional name Edward Ashley (to avoid confusion with a fellow actor Edward Cooper), Cooper performed in 60 films for Metro Goldwyn Mayer including Pride and Prejudice, in which he played George Wickham. He made a number of films in the United Kingdom before moving to California in 1940, where his first big role was as George Wickham in Pride and Prejudice. After this, his career...
Known For
Filmography

Waxwork
1988
as Professor Sutherland

Beyond the Next Mountain
1981
as Governor

The Stronger
1976

Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Second Butler

Herbie Rides Again
1974
as Chicken Run Announcer

It Takes a Thief
1968
as Parnell Grady

King Rat
1965
as Prouty

Darby's Rangers
1958
as Lt. Dave Manson

The Texan
1958
as Darrell Stanton

Maverick
1957
as Nobby Ned Wingate

Maverick
1957
as Nobby Ned Wyngate

The Errol Flynn Theatre
1956
as Michel

The Gale Storm Show
1956
as Michael

The Court Jester
1955
as Black Fox

MGM Parade
1955
as Self

Elephant Walk
1954
as Planter Gordon Gregory

The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Captain Johns

El Alaméin
1953
as Capt. Harbison

Macao
1952
as Martin Stewart

Tarzan's Peril
1951
as Conners

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951

Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
as Duggan

Tarzan and the Mermaids
1948
as Commissioner

Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
1947
as Dr. L.E. Thal

The Other Love
1947
as Richard Shelton

The Madonna's Secret
1946
as John Earl

Nocturne
1946
as Keith Vincent

Gay Blades
1946
as Ted Brinker

Love, Honor and Goodbye
1945
as William Baxter

You're Telling Me
1942
as Fred Curtis

The Black Swan
1942
as Roger Ingram (uncredited)

Come Live with Me
1941
as Arnold Stafford

Maisie Was a Lady
1941
as Link Phillips

Strange Testament
1941
as Julian Poydras

Pride and Prejudice
1940
as Mr. George Wickham

Sky Murder
1940
as Cortland Grand

Gallant Sons
1940
as Al Posna

Bitter Sweet
1940
as Harry Daventry

Spies of the Air
1939
as Stuart
The Villiers Diamond
1938
as Capt. Dawson

Saturday Night Revue
1937
as Duke O'Brien

Men of Steel
1932
as Sylvano

The Beggar Student
1931
as Nicki

The Conquest of the Air
1931
as (uncredited)