Ethel Wales (April 4, 1878 – February 15, 1952) was an American actress who appeared in more than 130 films during her 30-year career.

When the brothers moved to Hollywood and began working with films, Wales was their secretary and casting director.

In 1927, Cecil De Mille signed her to a long-term contract to act in films.

[3] She was the first wife of Wellington E. Wales, Mary Pickford's business manager during the height of her popularity.

[citation needed] On October 23, 1933, Wales married retired businessman John W. Stockton in Yuma, Arizona.