Edward Ashley
Acting
Born August 12, 1904 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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 consisted of a large number of mainly supporting roles until 1988, including a recurring character…
Known For · 40 titles
Maverick
Robert Montgomery Presents
The Texan
MGM Parade
It Takes a Thief
The Gale Storm Show
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Errol Flynn Theatre
Pride and Prejudice
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Herbie Rides Again
Waxwork
The Black Swan
The Court Jester
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome
Tarzan and the Mermaids
Elephant Walk
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
King Rat
Come Live with Me
Love, Honor and Goodbye
Darby's Rangers
Macao
Gay Blades
Maisie Was a Lady
Tarzan's Peril
The Conquest of the Air
Beyond the Next Mountain
Nocturne
The Other Love
Men of Steel
Bitter Sweet
The Stronger
The Madonna's Secret
Sky Murder
Gallant Sons
The Villiers Diamond
El Alaméin
Spies of the Air
The Beggar Student