Louis Edmonds

Louis Edmonds

Actor

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
September 24, 1923

Biography

Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he studied at Louisiana State University and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. During WWII, he served in the Navy. His career was started in New York, acting in regional and Off-Broadway Theatre until his Broadway debut in the musical, "Candide" in 1956. Edmonds stage role in "The Importance of Being Earnest" and his work on the accompanying album led him to television roles. He is best known for his work as character Roger Collins in the wildly popular daytime gothic drama "Dark Shadows" which ran from 1967-71.

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Representative Works

The Exterminator
The Exterminator
5.5
/ English
Victoria Regina
Victoria Regina
8.0
/ English
Casting Shadows
Casting Shadows
No Rating Yet
/ English
Cyrano De Bergerac
Cyrano De Bergerac
9.0
/ English
The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
No Rating Yet
/ English
Come Spy with Me
Come Spy with Me
10.0
/ English
King Richard II
King Richard II
No Rating Yet
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Exterminator
1980Nominee

Best Performance

The Exterminator

House of Dark Shadows
1970Nominee

Best Performance

House of Dark Shadows

Victoria Regina
1961Winner

Best Performance

Victoria Regina

Career Highlights

Casting Shadows
1987Highlight

Best Performance

Casting Shadows

Your Money or Your Wife
1972Highlight

Best Performance

Your Money or Your Wife