Edwin Thanhouser (November 11, 1865 – March 21, 1956) was an American actor, businessman, and film producer.

His wife Gertrude Thanhouser and brother-in-law Lloyd Lonergan were co-founders.

This pioneering movie studio released its first commercial film on March 15, 1910.

Early in 1915, after Hite's death in an accident, Thanhouser took charge of the company again, but was not as successful as he had been before.

[2] Edwin Thanhouser engaged in securities investments and collected art in his later years.