Edgar Selwyn
Theatrical producer
Died when: 68 years 116 days (819 months)Star Sign: Libra
Edgar Selwyn (October 20, 1875 – February 13, 1944) was a prominent figure in American theatre and film in the first half of the 20th century.
An actor, playwright, director and producer on Broadway, he founded a theatrical production company with his brother, Archibald Selwyn, and owned a number of Selwyn Theatres in the United States.
He transferred his talents from the stage to motion pictures, and directed a film for which Helen Hayes received the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Selwyn co-founded Goldwyn Pictures in 1916.
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