Born: August 8, 1886 – Died: October 3, 1952
Edward Biby, born on August 8, 1886, hailed from Pinckneyville, Illinois, USA. As an actor and assistant director, he left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Notable for his roles in "Her Marble Heart" (1916), "A Love Riot" (1916), and "Racketeer Round-up" (1934), Biby showcased his versatility on the silver screen . His career spanned a wide array of films, where he often appeared in uncredited roles, contributing to the cinematic tapestry of his time. Edward Biby's legacy endures, and his work continues to be remembered in the annals of Hollywood history. He departed on October 3, 1952, in Ventura, California, USA.
Early Life and Career
Edward Biby's foray into the industry began with his first professional role, which unfortunately remains undocumented. However, it was in the silent film era that he made his mark, appearing in notable films such as "Her Marble Heart" (1916) and "A Love Riot" (1916). These early experiences laid the foundation for his future success.
The turning point in Biby's career came with the film "Racketeer Round-up" (1934), where he played Slim Griffith under the name Edward Allen Biby. This role garnered attention and set him on a path to recognition in Hollywood. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the industry were valued.
Though not a recipient of major awards or accolades, Biby's work left an indelible mark on Hollywood's history. He may not be considered an icon or legend, but his dedication and versatility as an actor and assistant director have earned him a place in the annals of the entertainment industry. Edward Biby's legacy endures through the films he graced with his presence, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Carrie | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Rhubarb | Weather Forecaster (uncredited) |
| 1951 | His Kind of Woman | Lodge Guest (uncredited) |
| 1951 | The Screen Director (Short) | Actor (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Mister 880 | Man in Hallway (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Pretty Baby | Passerby (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Born to Be Bad | Charity Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| 1950 | The Toast of New Orleans | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Never a Dull Moment | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Sunset Blvd. | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Peggy | Parade Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Rock Island Trail | Juror (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Under My Skin | Chez Paulé Café Customer (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Buccaneer's Girl | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Borderline | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1950 | The Secret Fury | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Chain Lightning | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Backfire | Fight Fan (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Always Leave Them Laughing | Smoker (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Dear Wife | Campaign Man (uncredited) |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Judge (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Great Gatsby | Businessman at Accident (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Lady Gambles | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Flamingo Road | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Mr. Belvedere Goes to College | Faculty Member (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Bride of Vengeance | Citizen (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Impact | Board Member (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Bad Boy | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Joan of Arc | Nicholas Taquel (uncredited) |
| 1948 | A Song Is Born | Headwaiter at Barnet Club (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Two Guys from Texas | Townsman (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Beyond Glory | Congressman (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Casbah | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Trapped by Boston Blackie | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Ruthless | Board Member (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Road to Rio | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1947 | It Had To Be You | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Flame | Well-Wisher at Dock (uncredited) |
| 1947 | *Gentleman's Agreement* | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Cass Timberlane | Country Club Guest (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Unsuspected | Radio Program Coordinator (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Foxes of Harrow | Club Member (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Black Gold | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Song of the Thin Man | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Down to Earth | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Director (uncredited) |
| 1947 | I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now | Man in Audience (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Hollywood Barn Dance | Mr. Perkins (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Copacabana | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Dishonored Lady | Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Fun on a Weekend | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Stallion Road | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Yankee Fakir | Mr. McMurray (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Other Love | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Suddenly It's Spring | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1947 | It's a Joke, Son! | Man in Auditorium (uncredited) |
| 1947 | California | Delegate (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Duel in the Sun | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Till the Clouds Roll By | Critic (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Sioux City Sue | Studio Executive (uncredited) |
| 1946 | *The Best Years of Our Lives* | Bank Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Razor's Edge | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Undercurrent | Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Plainsman and the Lady | Man at Pony Express Dedication (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Wife Wanted | Embassy Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Lady Luck | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Strange Woman | Mr. Partridge (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Jolson Story | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Gentleman Joe Palooka | Board Member (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Crack-Up | Lecture Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Killers | Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Last Crooked Mile | Carnival Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Unknown | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Night and Day | Surgeon (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Don't Gamble with Strangers | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | One More Tomorrow | Newspaper Buyer (uncredited) |
| 1946 | A Night in Casablanca | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Her Kind of Man | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | A Stolen Life | Art Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Blue Dahlia | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Kid from Brooklyn | Garden Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Swing Parade of 1946 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Gilda | Gambler (uncredited) |
| 1946 | To Each His Own | Game Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Young Widow | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Notorious Lone Wolf | Club Marquis Patron (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Three Strangers | Man on the Street (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Because of Him | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1945 | The Strange Mr. Gregory | Coroner (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Club Havana | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Saratoga Trunk | Guest (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Yolanda and the Thief | Tallyho Man (uncredited) |
| 1945 | The Dolly Sisters | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood | Barbershop Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Divorce | Party Guest | Board Member (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Incendiary Blonde | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Rhapsody in Blue | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1945 | The Naughty Nineties | Townsman (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Nob Hill | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Flame of Barbary Coast | Bill McGale (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Nightclub Patron | Opera Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Blood on the Sun | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | It's in the Bag! | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Circumstantial Evidence | Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Crime, Inc. | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1945 | The Crime Doctor's Courage | Dinner Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Experiment Perilous | Art Exhibition Guest (uncredited) |
| 1944 | National Velvet | Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Murder, My Sweet | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Lights of Old Santa Fe | Medley Market Show Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1944 | I Accuse My Parents | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Storm Over Lisbon | Casino Guest (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Laura | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Conspirators | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Mark of the Whistler | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Falcon in Mexico | Commuter (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Secrets of Scotland Yard | Sir Philip Gough (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Mask of Dimitrios | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Mr. Skeffington | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Adventures of Mark Twain | Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Trocadero | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Buffalo Bill | Sergeant (uncredited) |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Gambler (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Falcon Out West | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Hands Across the Border | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Pistol Packin' Mama | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Old Acquaintance | Garden Room Patron (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Government Girl | Hearing Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Holy Matrimony | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Phantom of the Opera | Operagoer (uncredited) |
| 1943 | The More the Merrier | Committee Member (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Taxi, Mister | Ballgame Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Tahiti Honey | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1943 | The Amazing Mrs. Holliday | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Pittsburgh | Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1942 | I Married a Witch | Spectator at Fire (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Counter-Espionage | Man in Air Raid Shelter (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Just Off Broadway | Spectator at Courthouse (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Her Cardboard Lover | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Rings on Her Fingers | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Ride 'Em Cowboy | Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1942 | All Through the Night | Auction Attendee (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Lady for a Night | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. | Grill Patron (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Louisiana Purchase | Senator (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Military Officer (uncredited) |
| 1941 | The Devil Pays Off | Ship's Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1941 | I Wake Up Screaming | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Our Wife | Shipboard Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1941 | The Monster and the Girl | Spectator at Murder Scene (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Santa Fe Trail | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Little Nellie Kelly | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Bitter Sweet | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Foreign Correspondent | Luncheon Guest (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Carolina Moon | Plantation Owner (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Edison, the Man | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1940 | 'Til We Meet Again | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| 1940 | It's a Date | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Foreign Diplomat (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Good Girls Go to Paris | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Convicts at Large | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Broadway Musketeers | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Rage of Paris | Relative at Wedding (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Holiday | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Torchy Blane in Panama | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Mr. Moto's Gamble | Boxing Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Arsène Lupin Returns | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Hollywood Hotel | Guest at Orchid Room (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Sh! The Octopus | Sinister Plotter (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Wine, Women and Horses | Gambler (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Saratoga | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1937 | A Day at the Races | Racetrack Spectator (uncredited) |
| 1937 | 23 1/2 Hours Leave | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Stolen Holiday | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Rich Relations | (as Ed Biby, unconfirmed) |
| 1936 | Come and Get It | Dining Car Patron (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Cain and Mabel | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Bullets or Ballots | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1936 | One Rainy Afternoon | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| 1936 | 13 Hours by Air | Man in Hall (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Colleen | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1935 | The Calling of Dan Matthews | Jerry - Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Waterfront Lady | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Return of Chandu | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Racketeer Round-up | Slim Griffith (as Edward Allen Biby) |
| 1934 | The Man from Utah | Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Road to Ruin | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| 1932 | *Grand Hotel* | Hotel Guest (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Sky Devils | Major (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Daybreak | Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1931 | *City Lights* | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| 1921 | The Kid | Orphan Asylum Driver (uncredited) |
| 1915 | That Little Band of Gold (Short) | Diner | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1914 | Gentlemen of Nerve (Short) | Spectator (uncredited) |
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