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Rolfe Sedan
Actor
Died September 15, 1982 (86 years)
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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
| 1979 | The Frisco Kid · as Rabbi |
| 1979 | Love at First Bite · as Maitre d' |
| 1977 | The World's Greatest Lover · as Conductor |
| 1977 | The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington · as Couple at Airport |
| 1975 | The Hindenburg · as Ambassador Luther |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein · as Train Conductor |
| 1972 | Kung Fu (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1972 | The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1972 | Maude (TV Series) · as Chef |
| 1970 | Darling Lili · as French Stage Manager |
| 1969 | Wake Me When the War Is Over · as Unknown |
| 1965 | The Art of Love · as Cab Driver |
| 1964 | 36 Hours · as Frenchman |
| 1964 | The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) · as Gardenia Vendor |
| 1964 | The Addams Family (1964) (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1962 | McHale's Navy (TV Series) · as The Mayor |
| 1962 | Combat! (TV Series) · as Dr. Barole |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Old Man |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show (TV Series) · as Headwaiter |
| 1961 | The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) · as Chauffeur |
| 1961 | Mister Ed (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1960 | My Three Sons (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1960 | The Jim Backus Show (TV Series) · as actor |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Butler |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1957 | Silk Stockings · as Stage Manager |
| 1957 | Bachelor Father (TV Series) · as Horace Bagshaw |
| 1956 | The Gale Storm Show (TV Series) · as Dr. Reynolds |
| 1956 | The Adventures of Jim Bowie (TV Series) · as Duroux |
| 1955 | The People's Choice (TV Series) · as Secretary Neely |
| 1954 | Phantom of the Rue Morgue · as LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan) |
| 1954 | Meet Corliss Archer (TV Series) · as Mr. Blakewell |
| 1954 | Passport to Danger (TV Series) · as Assistant Manager of Casino |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · as Waiter |
| 1953 | The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Ogilvie |
| 1952 | April in Paris · as Waiter |
| 1952 | Something to Live For · as French Man |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1952 | I Married Joan (TV Series) · as actor |
| 1952 | Gang Busters (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1952 | The Unexpected (TV Series) · as actor |
| 1951 | My Favorite Spy · as Room Service Waiter |
| 1951 | A Millionaire for Christy · as Wedding Usher |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show (TV Series) · as Waiter on Ship |
| 1951 | I Love Lucy (TV Series) · as Chef |
| 1950 | Let's Dance · as Jewelry Clerk |
| 1950 | The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Beasley |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Andre |
| 1941 | That Uncertain Feeling · as Art Dealer (uncredited) |
| 1941 | San Antonio Rose · as Henry |
| 1941 | Law of the Tropics · as Tailor (as Rolf Sedan) |
| 1940 | Florian · as Candy Shop Proprietor |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz · as Oz Balloon Ascensionist |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle · as Emile Aubel |
| 1939 | Ninotchka · as Hotel Manager |
| 1938 | Bluebeard's Eighth Wife · as Floorwalker |
| 1938 | That Certain Age · as Party Decorator |
| 1938 | Letter of Introduction · as Fitter |
| 1938 | Daffy Duck in Hollywood · as Von Hamburger |
| 1938 | Stolen Heaven · as Gottlieb |
| 1938 | Under the Big Top · as Pierre |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance · as Ballet Master (uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Firefly · as Hat Vendor |
| 1937 | Hitting a New High · as Photographer |
| 1937 | Rhythm in the Clouds · as Victor |
| 1937 | The Girl Said No · as Headwaiter at the Ritz |
| 1937 | Bill Cracks Down · as Jewelry Salesman |
| 1936 | Rose-Marie · as Admirer |
| 1935 | A Tale of Two Cities · as Condemned Dandy |
| 1935 | Mad Love · as Gendarme (Uncredited) |
| 1935 | Ruggles of Red Gap · as Barber in Paris |
| 1935 | 1, 000 Dollars a Minute · as Louie |
| 1935 | Paris in Spring · as Modiste |
| 1935 | A Night at the Opera · as Aviator |
| 1934 | The Thin Man · as Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Palooka · as Alphonse |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow · as Gabrielovitsch |
| 1934 | The Cat and the Fiddle · as Bit Part |
| 1934 | Kid Millions · as Ship's Passenger |
| 1934 | Done in Oil · as 3rd French Art Expert (uncredited) |
| 1934 | A Duke for a Day · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1933 | 42nd Street · as Extra on Stage |
| 1933 | Blondie Johnson · as Pierre - Tailor (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Sin of Nora Moran · as Stage Manager |
| 1933 | The Little Giant · as Waiter |
| 1933 | What-No Beer? · as Barber |
| 1933 | The Devil's Brother · as Tavern Patron |
| 1933 | Design for Living · as Bed Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The World Gone Mad · as Man on Phone |
| 1933 | The Nuisance · as Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Clear All Wires! · as French Radio Operator |
| 1933 | Laughing at Life · as Hotel Clerk |
| 1933 | Carnival Lady · as Carnival Barker |
| 1932 | Trouble in Paradise · as Purse Salesman |
| 1932 | Love Me Tonight · as Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel · as Hotel Guest in Bar |
| 1932 | The Passionate Plumber · as Tony's Second |
| 1932 | Red-Headed Woman · as Man at Race Track |
| 1932 | Evenings for Sale · as Gigolo |
| 1931 | The Woman Between · as Headwaiter |
| 1931 | Monkey Business · as Barber #2 |
| 1931 | The Dog Doctor · as Mr. Hemingway |
| 1931 | A Butter 'n' Yeggman · as actor |
| 1931 | The Gland Parade · as actor |
| 1930 | Half Shot at Sunrise · as French Waiter |
| 1930 | Monte Carlo · as Hairdresser |
| 1930 | Party Girl · as Maitre D' |
| 1930 | Sweethearts and Wives · as Waiter |
| 1930 | Romance · as Opera Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Rain or Shine · as Waiter at Dinner Party |
| 1929 | The Iron Mask · as Louis XIII |
| 1929 | The Last Performance · as Unknown |
| 1929 | The Phantom in the House · as The Marquis, Dorothy's Suitor |
| 1928 | Show People · as Portrait Photographer |
| 1928 | You're Darn Tootin' · as Drunk |
| 1928 | The Battle of the Sexes · as Marie's Barber |
| 1928 | The Adorable Cheat · as Card Playing Guest |
| 1927 | Uncle Tom's Cabin · as Adolph |
| 1926 | Flesh and the Devil · as Womens' Hat Salesman |
| 1926 | Thundering Fleas · as Musician |
| 1926 | Bromo and Juliet · as Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| 1926 | On the Front Page · as Beauty Expert (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Bardelys the Magnificent · as Fop (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Mighty Like a Moose · as Nose Doctor |
| 1925 | The Merry Widow · as Maxim's Waiter |
| 1925 | California Straight Ahead · as Valet |
| 1925 | The Mad Whirl · as Bit Part Rolfe Sedan |
| 1924 | Three Women · as Reveler at Monkey Bar |
| 1923 | Merry-Go-Round · as Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1921 | The Conquering Power · as Annette's Suitor (uncredited) |