Edwin Maxwell (b. February 9, 1886 in Dublin, Ireland; d. August 13, 1948) was an Irish character actor in Hollywood movies of the 1930s and 1940s, frequently cast as shady businessmen and shysters, though often ones with a dignified bearing.
From 1939 to 1942, Maxwell served as the dialogue director for the films of epic director Cecil B. DeMille. Maxwell is notable for appearing in four Academy Award-winning Best Pictures: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Grand Hotel (1932), The Great Ziegfeld (1936) and You Can't Take It With You (1938).
Maxwell owns a record for appearing in the most films that won the Best Picture Award with 4 (All Quiet on the Western Front, Grand Hotel, The Great Zeigfeld and You Can't Take It With You.
Irish character from Broadway in Hollywood's early talkies -- played both benevolent and unscrupulous types, usually minor roles.
His body was cremated; per his request, his ashes were scattered over Broadway.
