Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward Russell Hicks (June 4, 1895 – June 1, 1957) was an American film actor. Born in 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland, Hicks appeared in nearly 300 films between 1915 and 1956. His first appearance was an uncredited role in The Birth of a Nation (1915). He often appeared as a smooth-talking confidence man, as in the W.C. Fields film The Bank Dick (1940). Distinguished, suave and a consummate actor, Hicks played a variety of judges, corrupt officials, businessmen and attorneys, working in a variety of mediums almost until his death. Hicks appeared once in the syndicated western television series The Cisco Kid as an uncle of the Gail Davis character, whom he threatens to disinherit if she marries a known gangster. He died in Los Angeles, California, from a heart attack.
Movies & TV Shows
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You Can't Take It with You (1938) — Kirby's Attorney (uncredited)
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Scarlet Street (1945) — J.J. Hogarth
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Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916) — Extra (uncredited)
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Samson and Delilah (1949) — Lord of Ashkelon
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Sergeant York (1941) — General (uncredited)
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The Little Foxes (1941) — William Marshall
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The Fountainhead (1949) — Banner Board Member (uncredited)
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The Return of Frank James (1940) — Prosecutor
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The Bank Dick (1940) — J. Frothingham Waterbury
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They Died with Their Boots On (1941) — Colonel of 1st Michigan (uncredited)
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The Mortal Storm (1940) — Rector
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Tarzan's New York Adventure (1942) — Judge Abbotson
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Western Union (1941) — Provisional Governor
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Union Pacific (1939) — Sergeant (uncredited)
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Follow the Fleet (1936) — Jim Nolan
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Hold That Ghost (1941) — Bannister
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The Big Store (1941) — Arthur Hastings
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The Strawberry Blonde (1941) — Treadway - Hugo's Lawyer (uncredited)
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Blood and Sand (1941) — Marquis
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Santa Fe Trail (1940) — Dr. J. Boyce Russell (uncredited)
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Fourteen Hours (1951) — Regan, Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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The Great Lie (1941) — Colonel Harriston
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In Old Chicago (1938) — Politician in Jack's Office
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The Blue Bird (1940) — Daddy Tyl
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) — Colonel (uncredited)
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Great Guns (1941) — Gen. Burns
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Man-Made Monster (1941) — Warden Harris (uncredited)
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Virginia City (1940) — Armistead
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Seven Sinners (1940) — First Governor
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Captain America (1944) — Mayor Randolph
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Dive Bomber (1941) — Awards Speaker (uncredited)
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Bathing Beauty (1944) — Mr. Allenwood (uncredited)
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The Velvet Touch (1948) — Actor 'Judge Brack'
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Buck Privates Come Home (1947) — Mr. Appleby
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Silver River (1948) — Edwards (uncredited)
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Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) — Producer (uncredited)
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Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) — James Andrews
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The Sea of Grass (1947) — Maj. Dell Harney
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Ride 'Em Cowboy (1941) — Rodeo Announcer #1 (uncredited)
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The Valley of Decision (1945) — Mr. Laurence Gaylord