Edward Van Sloan
ActingAbout Edward Van Sloan
Edward Van Sloan (born Edward Paul Van Sloun) was an American screen and stage character actor best remembered for his roles in Universal Studios horror films.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edward Van Sloan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Edward Van Sloan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edward Van Sloan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edward Van Sloan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Van Sloan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Van Sloan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film | Van Helsing (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Van Helsing (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Underworld Story | Minister at Funeral (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | A Foreign Affair | German (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Mask of Diijon | Sheffield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | End of the Road | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Conspirators | Dutch Underground Leader (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Captain America | Gregory | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | German Diplomat in Berlin (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Destination Unknown | Holland Legation | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Man's World | Doctor Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Love Crazy | Sanity Hearing Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Before I Hang | Dr. Ralph Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Burkhardt | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Dr. Barrett (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Teddy the Rough Rider | Elihu Root, Secretary of State | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Priest on Bali (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Storm Over Bengal | Maharajah of Lhanapur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Danger on the Air | Leonard Sylvester | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | That Mothers Might Live | Hospital Chief of Staff (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man Who Found Himself | Medical Board Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Criminal Lawyer | Bit (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Professor Van Helsing | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Road Gang | Dudley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Dr. Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Calvus (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Black Room | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Air Hawks | Schutter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Woman in Red | Prosecuting Attorney Foxall | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Shot in the Dark | Professor Bostwick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Grand Old Girl | Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Life of Vergie Winters | Jim Winters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Herr Wagner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Manhattan Melodrama | Yacht Captain Swenson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Murder on the Campus | Prof. C. Edson Hawley | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Deluge | Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Jameson - Bank Director (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | It's Great to Be Alive | Dr. Wilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Working Man | Mr. Briggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mummy | Dr. Muller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Death Kiss | Tom Avery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Boo | Dr. Waldman (edited from "Frankenstein") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Last Mile | Rabbi | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Man Wanted | Mr. Walters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Behind the Mask | Dr. August Steiner / Dr. Alec Munsell / Mr. X | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Under Eighteen | Assistant to François (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Frankenstein | Doctor Waldman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dracula | Van Helsing | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Van Sloan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Van Sloan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Van Sloan is "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edward Van Sloan acted in?
Edward Van Sloan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Van Sloan?
Other notable films include "Frankenstein", "Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film", and "Dracula".