Edward McWade (January 14, 1865 – May 17, 1943) was a writer, stage actor and an American film actor. He appeared in more than 132 films between 1919 and 1944, mostly in secondary roles. He also wrote 15 stage plays and silent films scripts between 1897 and 1914. His father was notable stage actor Robert McWade Sr. (1835-1913) and his younger brother was character actor Robert McWade Jr.. Edward McWade's wife, Margaret May Fish McWade worked also as an actress.