Rolfe Sedan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 20, 1896
- Died
- September 15, 1982
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rolfe Sedan (January 20, 1896 – September 15, 1982) was an American character actor, best known for appearing in bit parts, often uncredited, usually portraying clerks, train conductors, postmen, cooks, waiters etc. He began his career in show business as a nightclub and vaudeville performer and began acting in East Coast theatre. Sedan debuted on Broadway in 1916 and appeared in his first motion picture for Metro Pictures Corporation in 1921. He became a prolific character actor and is probably best remembered by movie buffs as the hotel manager in Ninotchka (1939) starring Greta Garbo. Around the same time, he appeared in an uncredited role as the Emerald City's Balloon Ascensionist in The Wizard of Oz (1939). He returned to Broadway, performing in several different shows during the first half of the 1940s and in the 1950s began a sequence of guest roles in television series such as The Jack Benny Show. His most frequent TV work came from recurring roles as put-upon mail carriers (25 episodes as Mr. Beasley on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show; 4 episodes as Mr. Briggs on The Addams Family). He was also seen as the train conductor in the film Young Frankenstein (1974). Rolfe Sedan remained active throughout a career that spanned more than six decades.
Filmography
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two 2024
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Frisco Kid 1979
as Rabbi
The World's Greatest Lover 1977
as Conductor
Young Frankenstein 1974
as Train Conductor
Darling Lili 1970
as French Stage Manager (uncredited)
Wake Me When the War Is Over 1969
Actor
A Bell for Adano 1967
as D'Arpa
How I Spent My Summer Vacation 1967
as Waiter (uncredited)
Bedtime Story 1964
as Waiter (uncredited)
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show 1957
as Salesman Who Helps Rochester
Phantom of the Rue Morgue 1954
as LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953
as Waiter (uncredited)
Something to Live For 1952
as French Man (uncredited)
- My Wife's an Angel
My Wife's an Angel 1943
as Jerry
Law of the Tropics 1941
as Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
That Uncertain Feeling 1941
as Art Dealer (uncredited)
Seven Sinners 1940
as Henchman (uncredited)
Hired Wife 1940
as Maitre D'
Laughing at Danger 1940
as Pierre
Private Affairs 1940
as Tailor (uncredited)
Florian 1940
as Candy Shop Proprietor
I Was an Adventuress 1940
as Waiter
Everything Happens at Night 1939
as Waiter
The Mad Empress 1939
as Tudos - the Cook
Ninotchka 1939
as Hotel Manager
City in Darkness 1939
as Hotel Clerk
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle 1939
as Emile Aubel
Adventure in Sahara 1938
as Airline Officer
Under the Big Top 1938
as Pierre
Letter of Introduction 1938
as Fitter (uncredited)
I'll Give a Million 1938
as Telegraph Clerk
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife 1938
as Floorwalker
The Firefly 1937
as Hat Vendor (uncredited)
Shall We Dance 1937
as Ballet Master (uncredited)
Café Metropole 1937
as Flower Clerk (uncredited)
Smartest Girl in Town 1936
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Accusing Finger 1936
as First Waiter
Stars Over Broadway 1935
as Opera Aficionado
A Night at the Opera 1935
as Aviator (uncredited)
Ship Cafe 1935
as French Chauffeur (uncredited)
Broadway Gondolier 1935
as Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
Mad Love 1935
as Gendarme (Uncredited)
Paris in Spring 1935
as Modiste
Here Is My Heart 1934
as Artist (uncredited)
Done in Oil 1934
as 3rd French Art Expert (uncredited)
Now and Forever 1934
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Bachelor Bait 1934
as Waiter #1 (uncredited)
Many Happy Returns 1934
as Clerk (uncredited)
The Thin Man 1934
as Waiter (uncredited)
Stingaree 1934
as Coutouriere (uncredited)
Cross Country Cruise 1934
as Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
Design for Living 1933
as Bed Salesman (uncredited)
The Sin of Nora Moran 1933
as Stage Manager
Carnival Lady 1933
as Carnival Barker
Meet the Baron 1933
as Pants Presser (uncredited)
Private Detective 62 1933
as Casino Man (Uncredited)
Cocktail Hour 1933
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
The Nuisance 1933
as Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
Arabian Tights 1933
as French Waiter (uncredited)
Mush and Milk 1933
as Waiter
Adorable 1933
as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
42nd Street 1933
as Extra on Stage (uncredited)
Blondie Johnson 1933
as Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
Clear All Wires! 1933
as French Radio Operator (uncredited)
The Match King 1932
as In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Central Park 1932
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Sneak Easily 1932
as Juryman
Trouble in Paradise 1932
as Purse Salesman (uncredited)
Grand Hotel 1932
as Hotel Guest in Bar (uncredited)
Love Me Tonight 1932
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Back Street 1932
as Croupier (uncredited)
Red-Headed Woman 1932
as Man at Race Track (uncredited)
New Morals for Old 1932
as Art Student (uncredited)
Jimmy's New Yacht 1932
as Count Tobini
This Is the Night 1932
as Boulevardier (uncredited)
Devil on Deck 1932
as Frenchie
The Woman Between 1931
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Transgression 1931
as Beauty Salon Manager
In Conference 1931
as Manager's Assistant
Man of the World 1931
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Finn and Hattie 1931
as Paris Taxi Driver
The Life of the Party 1930
as Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
Those Three French Girls 1930
as Gendarme (uncredited)
Monte Carlo 1930
as Hairdresser (uncredited)
Romance 1930
as Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
Rain or Shine 1930
as Waiter at Dinner Party
- Sweethearts and Wives
Sweethearts and Wives 1930
as Waiter
Swing High 1930
as Trouper
Paramount on Parade 1930
as Little Man ('Park in Paris') (uncredited)
Show Girl in Hollywood 1930
as Headwaiter in New York
Surprise 1930
as Party guest
Such Men Are Dangerous 1930
as Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
Slightly Scarlet 1930
as Gendarme
Party Girl 1930
as Maitre D'
It's a Great Life 1929
as Bit Role
Toot Sweet! 1929
as Nightclub Announcer
The Last Performance 1929
Actor
Sailor's Holiday 1929
as Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited)
The Love Trap 1929
as Drunk
Leaping Love 1929
as The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited)
Double Whoopee 1929
as Desk clerk
Movie Night 1929
as Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
The Iron Mask 1929
as Louis XIII
- Making the Grade
Making the Grade 1929
as Valet
Riley the Cop 1928
as French Restaurant Patron
Show People 1928
as Portrait Photographer (uncredited)
The Adorable Cheat 1928
as Card Playing Guest
Riley of the Rainbow Division 1928
Actor
- Compassion
Compassion 1928
Actor
Uncle Tom's Cabin 1927
as Adolph (uncredited)
The Denver Dude 1927
as Henry Bird
On the Front Page 1926
as Beauty Expert (uncredited)
Kid Boots 1926
as Physical Therapist (uncredited)
Bardelys the Magnificent 1926
as Fop (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet 1926
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
Mantrap 1926
as Barber (uncredited)
Thundering Fleas 1926
as Musician
Mighty Like a Moose 1926
as Nose Doctor
My Old Dutch 1926
as Al
Mama Behave 1926
as A Friend of the Family (uncredited)
California Straight Ahead 1925
as Valet
Is Marriage the Bunk? 1925
as Jimmy's brother-in-law
The Mad Whirl 1925
as Bit Part Rolfe Sedan
Smouldering Fires 1925
as Member of the Committee
Love and Glory 1924
as Bit Role
Three Women 1924
as Reveler at Monkey Bar
Young Ideas 1924
as Bertie Loomis
The Dangerous Blonde 1924
as Henry
Sporting Youth 1924
as Valet
Merry-Go-Round 1923
as Minor Role (uncredited)
- What No Man Knows
What No Man Knows 1921
as Lawyer (uncredited)
The Conquering Power 1921
as Annette's Suitor (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.