Character actor in films, often portraying strident types, he is best remembered cast as "The Thin Man" (actually, "Wynant") of the hit 1934 MGM film. He Ellis was active on Broadway as an actor, producer and playwright from 1905-32 (see "Other Works"). He died in Beverly Hills, CA at age 81 in 1952.

• Fury (1936)

  
• I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932)

  
• The 9th Guest (1934)

  
• Winterset (1936)

  
• The Texas Rangers (1936)