James Edwards: James Edwards. Actor: The Killing. Pioneering actor who was among Hollywood's first - years ahead of Sidney Poitier - to crush the Stepin Fetchit stereotype of black males as shiftless illiterates. Although in some pictures Edwards would portray subservient characters (e.g. "General" George C. Scott's valet in Patton (1970)), he delivered true dignity in his performances. He is especially remembered for his leading role in Home of the Brave (1949)....
Known For: The Killing (Track Parking Attendant), The Manchurian Candidate (Corporal Allen Melvin), Patton (Sergeant William George Meeks), The Steel Helmet (Cpl. Thompson)