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James Edwards

James Edwards

Birthday: 1918-03-06 | Place of Birth: Muncie, Indiana, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1965
The Sandpiper

as    Larry Brant

1962
The Manchurian Candidate

as    Cpl. Allen Melvin

1959
Pork Chop Hill

as    Cpl. Jurgens

1959
Blood and Steel

as    George

1957
Battle Hymn

as    Lt. Maples

1957
Men in War

as    Sgt. Killian

1956
The Killing

as    Track Parking Attendant

1952
The Member of the Wedding

as    Honey Camden Brown

1951
The Steel Helmet

as    Corporal Thompson

1949
The Set-Up

as    Luther Hawkins