- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEdwin Washington Edwards
- Nickname
- The Silver Zipper
- Edwin Edwards was born on August 7, 1927 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Bluff Stop (1977), We Are the Beginning (2012) and The Shot Heard 'Round the World (1997). He was married to Trina Grimes Scott, Candy Picou and Elaine Schwartzenburg. He died on July 12, 2021 in Gonzales, Louisiana, USA.
- SpousesTrina Grimes Scott(July 29, 2011 - July 12, 2021) (his death)Candy Picou(1994 - 2004)Elaine Schwartzenburg(April 3, 1949 - July 1, 1989) (divorced, 4 children)
- Three-time Governor of Louisiana (1972-1980, 1984-1988, 1992-1996); previously a U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1965-1972).
- [on his 1983 run for Governor of Louisiana] "The only way I can lose this election is if I'm caught in bed with either a dead girl or a live boy"
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