Edward McWade was born on January 14, 1865 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for 毒药与老妇 (1944), 巨魔 (1925) and 两秒钟的回忆 (1932). He was married to Margaret May Fish McWade and Margaret McWade. He died on May 17, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Younger brother was the famed character actor Robert McWade.