Louis Edmonds facts for kids

Louis Stirling Edmonds (born September 24, 1923 – died March 3, 2001) was an American actor. He came from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. People knew him best for his roles in two popular TV shows. These were Dark Shadows and All My Children.

Edmonds also acted in a musical called Ernest in Love in 1960. He played many characters on the TV show Dark Shadows. This show was about supernatural events. He played Roger Collins from 1966 to 1971. He also played other characters like Joshua Collins, Edward Collins, and Amadeus Collins.

On the TV show All My Children, he played Langley Wallingford. He was on this show from 1979 to 1992. His character was married to Phoebe Tyler. Louis Edmonds was nominated for awards for his acting. He received Daytime Emmy nominations in 1984, 1985, and 1986. He also got Soap Opera Digest Award nominations in 1989 and 1990.

Edmonds stopped acting because he was not well. He passed away on March 3, 2001. He died in Port Jefferson, New York.

Early Life and Service

Louis Edmonds was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His birthday was September 24, 1923. His parents were Walter R. Edmonds and Katherine L. Stirling. He served in the United States Navy. This was during World War II.

Acting on Stage

Edmonds started his acting career in the 1950s. He performed in plays off-Broadway. These were often light comedies or classic plays. He created the role of Algernon in Ernest in Love. This musical was based on a play by Oscar Wilde. The music from this show is now available on CD.

He also played Max in the first Broadway show of Candide. This musical was by Leonard Bernstein. Later, in the 1970s and 1980s, Edmonds toured the country. He performed in several successful plays. These included Man of La Mancha and My Fair Lady.

Movies and TV Shows

Louis Edmonds appeared in several movies and TV shows. Here is a list of some of his work: