Edwards was born in London. He appeared in 15 films, including Captain Lightfoot (1955), David and Goliath (1960), Victim (1961) and Half a Sixpence (1967). He also wrote and directed Orson Welles' Return to Glennascaul (1951). However, he was primarily known for his theater work; he was nominated for a Tony Award in 1966 for Best Director of a Drama for Philadelphia, Here I Come!
Along with his partner/lover, Micheál MacLiammóir, Edwards co-founded the Gate Theatre in Dublin. In 1961, he became the first Head of Drama at Telefís Éireann and, a year later, he won a Jacob's Award for his television series, Self Portrait.
Edwards and MacLiammoir were the subject of a biography, titled The Boys by Christophor Fitz-Simon. Hilton Edwards died in Dublin, Ireland.
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