Edward Montague Hussey Cooper was an actor descended from an English family but born in Australia. Known by his professional name Edward Ashley (to avoid confusion with a fellow actor Edward Cooper), Cooper performed in 60 films for Metro Goldwyn Mayer including Pride and Prejudice, in which he played George Wickham. He made a number of films in the United Kingdom before moving to California in 1940, where his first big role was as George Wickham in Pride and Prejudice. After this, his career consisted of a large number of mainly supporting roles until 1988, including a recurring character in the Maverick television series, "Nobby Ned Wingate", in the late 1950s.

Edward Ashley

Acting Born August 12, 1904 – Died May 5, 2000 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Edward Montague Hussey Cooper was an actor descended from an English family but born in Australia. Known by his professional name Edward Ashley (to avoid confusion with a fellow actor Edward Cooper), Cooper performed in 60 films for Metro Goldwyn Mayer including Pride and Prejudice, in which he played George Wickham. He made a number of films in the United Kingdom before moving to California in 1940, where his first big role was as George Wickham in Pride and Prejudice. After this, his career consisted of a large number of mainly supporting roles until 1988, including a recurring character in the Maverick television series, "Nobby Ned Wingate", in the late 1950s.

Known For

Maverick

Nobby Ned Wingate

Maverick

Nobby Ned Wyngate

Robert Montgomery Presents

Duggan

The Texan

Darrell Stanton

It Takes a Thief

Parnell Grady

MGM Parade

Self

The Gale Storm Show

Michael

The Wonderful World of Disney

Captain Johns

Herbie Rides Again

Chicken Run Announcer

The Black Swan

Roger Ingram (uncredited)

Pride and Prejudice

Mr. George Wickham

The Court Jester

Black Fox