Edward Dillon (1872 or 1873[1] or 1879[2] or 1882[3]– July 11, 1933) was an American actor, director and screenwriter of the silent era.

[8] Dillon's work on Broadway included acting in Prince Otto (1900), Francesca da Rimini (1901), The Taming of the Shrew (1905), and The Ranger (1907).

He was Mary Pickford's first leading man, and he was instrumental in Fay Tincher's developing into a star.

[12] Dillon died on July 11, 1933, at the age of 60 in Hollywood, California from a heart attack.

[1] The Edwin/Dillon Show (January 15, 1928 – July 13, 1928) (Distributed by KSTP St. Paul and The Film Booking Offices of America)