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Edward Arnold (born Gunther Edward Arnold Schneider; February 17, 1890 – April 26, 1956) was an American actor. Arnold began his acting career on the New York stage and became a film actor in 1916. A burly man with a commanding style and superb baritone voice, he was a popular screen personality for decades, and was the star of such film classics as Diamond Jim (1935) (a role he reprised in Le roman de Lillian Russell (1940)) Arnold appeared in over 150 films and was President of The Screen Actors Guild shortly before his death in 1956.
Edward Arnold was a prominent American character actor active from the silent era through the mid-1950s, known for his resonant voice and imposing presence.
He is widely recognized for his memorable performances as powerful, often corrupt figures in classic films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, You Can't Take It with You, and Meet John Doe.
In addition to his prolific film work, he served as the President of the Screen Actors Guild shortly before his death in 1956.