Edward Durst was born in Leona, Texas on on November 12, 1916 and subsequently moved with his family to Texas City. After his graduation from Central High School in Texas City, he became a student at the University of Texas, where he studied acting and practiced his craft in dramatic activities on the campus. While a student, he worked as a committee clerk in the house of representatives as well as a radio announcer. After leaving the University, Durst joined the Woodstock Summer Theatre in Woodstock, New York. From there, he joined a theatrical group in Arizona, where he acted regularly in several plays. His talent came to the attention of a scout for the Pasadena Playhouse in California, which he soon joined. He was selected to play in the motion picture,
Days of Glory as "Petrov", a part which won him some acclaim. On March 10, 1945, he was rushed to the hospital after being found seriously ill in his apartment by fellow actor John Carradine. He died later that night of complications from pneumonia at only 29.
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