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Edgerton

American  
[ej-er-tuhn] / ˈɛdʒ ər tən /

noun

  1. Harold Eugene Doc, 1903–90, U.S. electrical engineer and photographer.


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Now, that vision -- starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones -- is up for four Oscars, including the coveted best picture prize.

From Barron's Feb. 27, 2026

The movie's lead, Joel Edgerton, however, did not take home best actor, which went to Rose Byrne for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Veloso attached cameras to a real plane to film the scope of the landscape, but Edgerton wasn’t allowed to go up because of insurance concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 16, 2026

Photos have been released of Netflix's upcoming thriller starring Welsh actor Taron Edgerton.

From BBC Jan. 16, 2026

It was in 1967 that Dr. Edgerton used side-scan sonar to help Andrew McKee find the long-sought-for Mary Rose.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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