Edgar Norton

Biography

Edgar Norton was a character actor born on August 11, 1868, in London, England, and active on both stage and screen for thirty years. He gained fame for his role as Poole, the butler to Dr. Jekyll, in the 1931 classic "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," a part he had played since 1898. Norton appeared in at least ninety films during his career, including notable roles in "Son of Frankenstein" and "The Love Parade." He died in Los Angeles on February 6, 1953.