Edward Arthur Sparkman – aka Ned Sparks (November 19, 1883 – April 3, 1957) was Canadian born and best known as a ‘deadpan’ actor of stage and screen, appearing in over 10 stage productions, and 80 films. Among his film include The Canary Murder Case (1929), 42nd Street (1933), Alice in Wonderland (1933), George White’s Scandals (1935), and Stage Door Canteen (1943).