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James Edwards
Born 1918-03-06Muncie, Indiana, USA
James Johnson Edwards (March 6, 1918 – January 4, 1970) was an American actor in films and television. His most famous role was as Private Peter Moss in the 1949 film Home of the Brave, in which he portrayed an African American soldier experiencing racial prejudice while serving in the South Pacific during World War II.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Legend of the NorthwestJim RyderDoomsday VoyageCoast Guard OfficerPattonSergeant William George MeeksAnatomy of a CrimeLt. WagerCoogan's BluffSgt. JacksonThe Young RunawaysSgt. CollyerThe SandpiperLarry BrantThe Manchurian CandidateCpl. Allen MelvinTexas John Slaughter: Geronimo's RevengeBattBlood and SteelGeorgePork Chop HillCpl. JurgensNight of the Quarter MoonAsa Tully / lawyerAnna LucastaEddieTarzan's Fight for LifeFutaFrauleinCpl. HanksA Sound of Different DrummersRoleMen in WarSgt. KillianBattle HymnLt. MaplesThe KillingTrack Parking AttendantThe Phenix City StoryZeke WardSeven Angry MenNed GreenAfrican ManhuntNative GuideThe Caine MutinyChief Steward WhittakerThe Joe Louis StoryJack 'Chappie' Blackburn