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Rolfe Sedan
Actor
Born January 20, 1896Died 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.
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.
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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 | The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) |
| 1972 | Maude (TV Series) · as Chef |
| 1972 | Kung Fu (TV Series) |
| 1971 | The Jimmy Stewart Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Beck |
| 1971 | The Smith Family (TV Series) · as Elderly Man |
| 1970 | Darling Lili · as French Stage Manager |
| 1969 | |
| 1967 | How I Spent My Summer Vacation · as Waiter |
| 1965 | The Smothers Brothers Show (TV Series) · as Jeweler |
| 1965 | Run for Your Life (TV Series) · as Waiter |
| 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 (TV Series) · as Postman |
| 1964 | Wendy and Me (TV Series) · as Maitre D' |
| 1964 | Bedtime Story · as Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction (TV Series) · as Station Master |
| 1962 | McHale's Navy (TV Series) · as The Mayor |
| 1962 | Combat! (TV Series) · as Dr. Barole |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show (TV Series) · as Headwaiter |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Old Man |
| 1961 | The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) · as Chauffeur |
| 1961 | Mister Ed (TV Series) |
| 1960 | The Jim Backus Show (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1960 | My Three Sons (TV Series) |
| 1960 | Pete and Gladys (TV Series) |
| 1960 | The Tab Hunter Show (TV Series) · as La Fitte |
| 1959 | Adventures in Paradise (TV Series) · as Dr. Gaillefontaine |
| 1959 | Markham (TV Series) · as Train Conductor |
| 1959 | One Step Beyond (TV Series) · as Butler |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) |
| 1958 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958) (TV Series) · as Dr. Bouchet |
| 1957 | Bachelor Father (TV Series) · as Horace Bagshaw |
| 1957 | Silk Stockings · as Stage Manager |
| 1957 | Panic (TV Series) · as Thomas Wright |
| 1956 | The Gale Storm Show (TV Series) · as Dr. Reynolds |
| 1956 | Hey Jeannie! (TV Series) · as Joseph Barron |
| 1956 | The Adventures of Jim Bowie (TV Series) · as Duroux |
| 1956 | The Birds and the Bees · as Cabin Steward |
| 1956 | Telephone Time (TV Series) |
| 1955 | Matinee Theater (TV Series) |
| 1955 | The People's Choice (TV Series) · as Secretary Neely |
| 1954 | So This Is Paris · as Cab Driver |
| 1954 | The Halls of Ivy (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1954 | December Bride (TV Series) |
| 1954 | It's a Great Life (TV Series) · as Regis |
| 1954 | Passport to Danger (TV Series) · as Assistant Manager Of Casino |
| 1954 | Phantom of the Rue Morgue · as Lebon (as Rolphe Sedan) |
| 1954 | Waterfront (TV Series) · as Dr. Perkins |
| 1954 | Meet Corliss Archer (TV Series) · as Mr. Blakewell |
| 1953 | The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1953 | The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Ogilvie |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · as Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1953 | The Mississippi Gambler · as Tailor |
| 1952 | April in Paris · as Waiter |
| 1952 | Omnibus (TV Series) · as Noah (segment "the Horn Blows At Midnight") |
| 1952 | I Married Joan (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman (TV Series) |
| 1952 | Gang Busters (TV Series) |
| 1952 | Something to Live For · as French Man (uncredited) |
| 1952 | The Unexpected (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1951 | My Favorite Spy · as Room Service Waiter |
| 1951 | I Love Lucy (TV Series) · as Chef |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1951 | The Red Skelton Show (TV Series) · as Waiter On Ship |
| 1951 | A Millionaire for Christy · as Wedding Usher |
| 1951 | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (TV Series) |
| 1950 | Let's Dance · as Jewelry Clerk |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Andre |
| 1950 | The Adventures of Ellery Queen (TV Series) · as Fairchild |
| 1950 | The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Beasley |
| 1950 | The Armstrong Circle Theatre (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1949 | That Forsyte Woman · as M. Braval - Gallery Official In Paris |
| 1941 | Law of the Tropics · as Tailor (as Rolf Sedan) |
| 1941 | San Antonio Rose · as Henry |
| 1941 | Angels with Broken Wings · as Cast |
| 1941 | That Uncertain Feeling · as Art Dealer (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners · as Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Hired Wife · as Maitre D' |
| 1940 | Florian · as Candy Shop Proprietor |
| 1940 | Golden Gloves · as Perfume Customer |
| 1940 | Private Affairs · as Tailor (uncredited) |
| 1940 | I Was an Adventuress · as Waiter |
| 1939 | Everything Happens at Night · as Waiter |
| 1939 | The Mad Empress · as Tudos - The Cook |
| 1939 | City in Darkness · as Hotel Clerk |
| 1939 | Ninotchka · as Hotel Manager |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz · as Oz Balloon Ascensionist |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle · as Emile Aubel |
| 1938 | Topper Takes a Trip · as Roulette Croupier |
| 1938 | Daffy Duck in Hollywood · as Von Hamburger |
| 1938 | Adventure in Sahara · as Airline Officer |
| 1938 | That Certain Age · as Party Decorator |
| 1938 | Under the Big Top · as Pierre |
| 1938 | Letter of Introduction · as Fitter (uncredited) |
| 1938 | I'll Give a Million · as Telegraph Clerk |
| 1938 | Stolen Heaven · as Gottlieb |
| 1938 | Paradise for Three · as Plaza Hotel Clerk Going To Fire |
| 1938 | Bluebeard's Eighth Wife · as Floorwalker |
| 1937 | Hitting a New High · as Photographer |
| 1937 | The Firefly · as Hat Vendor (uncredited) |
| 1937 | The Girl Said No · as Headwaiter At The Ritz |
| 1937 | Double or Nothing · as Headwaiter |
| 1937 | One Hundred Men and a Girl · as Party Guest At Mrs. Frost's |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea · as Friend Of Gastonet |
| 1937 | Thin Ice · as Waiter |
| 1937 | High, Wide and Handsome · as Photographer |
| 1937 | Rhythm in the Clouds · as Victor |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance · as Ballet Master (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Café Metropole · as Flower Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Bill Cracks Down · as Jewelry Salesman |
| 1936 | Smartest Girl in Town · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1936 | The Accusing Finger · as First Waiter |
| 1936 | Under Two Flags · as Mouche |
| 1936 | Rose-Marie · as Admirer |
| 1936 | Anything Goes · as Bearded Man |
| 1935 | A Tale of Two Cities · as Condemned Dandy |
| 1935 | Stars Over Broadway · as Opera Aficionado |
| 1935 | A Night at the Opera · as Aviator (uncredited) |
| 1935 | $1000 a Minute · as Louie |
| 1935 | Here Comes the Band · as Violinist |
| 1935 | Broadway Gondolier · as Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary |
| 1935 | Mad Love · as Gendarme (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Paris in Spring · as Modiste |
| 1935 | Ruggles of Red Gap · as Barber In Paris |
| 1935 | All the King's Horses · as Orchestra Leader |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Paris · as Bank Teller |
| 1934 | Here Is My Heart · as Artist (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Man Who Reclaimed His Head · as Waiter |
| 1934 | I Am a Thief · as Waiter |
| 1934 | Kid Millions · as Ship's Passenger |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow · as Gabrielovitsch |
| 1934 | Kansas City Princess · as Hotel Escort |
| 1934 | Young and Beautiful · as Pierre - Waiter |
| 1934 | Now and Forever · as Hotel Manager (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Bachelor Bait · as Waiter #1 (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Paris Interlude · as Waiter At Railroad Station |
| 1934 | Many Happy Returns · as Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Thin Man · as Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Stingaree · as Coutouriere (uncredited) |
| 1934 | A Duke for a Day · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1934 | Apples to You! · as Voice Teacher |
| 1934 | Wonder Bar · as First Waiter |
| 1934 | The Cat and the Fiddle · as Bit Part |
| 1934 | Palooka · as Alphonse |
| 1934 | Cross Country Cruise · as Second Dodd's Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Design for Living · as Bed Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Sin of Nora Moran · as Stage Manager |
| 1933 | Jimmy and Sally · as 2nd Waiter At Club Rendezvous |
| 1933 | Carnival Lady · as Carnival Barker |
| 1933 | Meet the Baron · as Pants Presser (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Way to Love · as André |
| 1933 | Notorious But Nice · as French Waiter |
| 1933 | She Had to Say Yes · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1933 | Laughing at Life · as Hotel Clerk |
| 1933 | Reunion in Vienna · as Valet |
| 1933 | Private Detective 62 · as Casino Man (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Cocktail Hour · as Hotel Clerk |
| 1933 | The Nuisance · as Man Who Will Be Late To Work (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Little Giant · as Waiter |
| 1933 | Adorable · as Orchestra Leader |
| 1933 | The Devil's Brother · as Tavern Patron |
| 1933 | The World Gone Mad · as Man On Phone |
| 1933 | 42nd Street · as Extra On Stage |
| 1933 | Blondie Johnson · as Pierre - Tailor (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Clear All Wires! · as French Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Topaze · as Restaurant Attendant |
| 1933 | What-No Beer? · as Barber |
| 1933 | Luxury Liner · as Ship Passenger |
| 1933 | Tonight Is Ours · as Nightclub Patron |
| 1932 | The Match King · as In-Room Waiter (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Central Park · as Casino Patron (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Back Street · as Croupier (uncredited) |
| 1932 | That's My Boy · as Alumnus At Banquet |
| 1932 | Evenings for Sale · as Gigolo |
| 1932 | Trouble in Paradise · as Purse Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Girl from Calgary · as Beauty Contest Judge |
| 1932 | Crooner · as Waiter |
| 1932 | Love Me Tonight · as Taxi Driver (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Winner Take All · as Stork Club Waiter |
| 1932 | Unashamed · as Florist |
| 1932 | |
| 1932 | New Morals for Old · as Art Student (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel · as Hotel Guest In Bar |
| 1932 | This Is the Night · as Boulevardier (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Are You Listening? · as Hotel Manager |
| 1932 | The Big Timer · as French Chef |
| 1932 | The Passionate Plumber · as Tony's Second |
| 1931 | Ladies of the Big House · as Florist Shop Customer |
| 1931 | Her Majesty, Love · as Hotel Clerk |
| 1931 | New Adventures of Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford · as Barber |
| 1931 | Cut it Out, Doctor · as Cast |
| 1931 | Monkey Business · as Barber #2 |
| 1931 | The Galloping Ghost · as Red Raven Waiter |
| 1931 | The Woman Between · as Headwaiter |
| 1931 | Transgression · as Beauty Salon Manager |
| 1931 | Just a Gigolo · as Headwaiter |
| 1931 | A Butter 'n' Yeggman · as Cast |
| 1931 | Man of the World · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1931 | The Dog Doctor · as Mr. Hemingway |
| 1931 | Finn and Hattie · as Paris Taxi Driver |
| 1931 | 50 Million Frenchmen · as Taxi Driver |
| 1930 | A Lady's Morals · as Jenny's Italian Hair Stylist |
| 1930 | The Life of the Party · as Man Who Wants To Hear 'poison Ivy' |
| 1930 | For the Defense · as Juror |
| 1930 | Those Three French Girls · as Gendarme (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Half Shot at Sunrise · as French Waiter |
| 1930 | Sweet Kitty Bellairs · as Alphonse |
| 1930 | Monte Carlo · as Hairdresser |
| 1930 | Romance · as Opera Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Call of the Flesh · as Actor In Opera |
| 1930 | Rain or Shine · as Waiter At Dinner Party |
| 1930 | Sweethearts and Wives · as Waiter |
| 1930 | Swing High · as Trouper |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade · as Little Man (park In Paris) |
| 1930 | Show Girl in Hollywood · as Headwaiter In New York |
| 1930 | Such Men Are Dangerous · as Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited) |
| 1930 | Slightly Scarlet · as Gendarme |
| 1930 | They Learned About Women · as Baseball Spectator |
| 1930 | Party Girl · as Maitre D' |
| 1929 | It's a Great Life · as Bit Role |
| 1929 | The Phantom in the House · as The Marquis - Dorothy's Suitor |
| 1929 | Sailor's Holiday · as Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited) |
| 1929 | Street Girl · as Patron At Little Aregon |
| 1929 | The Love Trap · as Drunk |
| 1929 | Men O'War · as Man |
| 1929 | Thunderbolt · as 1st Prison Doctor |
| 1929 | Double Whoopee · as Desk Clerk |
| 1929 | |
| 1929 | The Iron Mask · as Louis Xiii |
| 1929 | Lady of the Pavements · as Party Guest |
| 1928 | Riley the Cop · as French Restaurant Patron |
| 1928 | Show People · as Portrait Photographer (uncredited) |
| 1928 | The Battle of the Sexes · as Marie's Barber |
| 1928 | The Adorable Cheat · as Card Playing Guest |
| 1928 | You're Darn Tootin' · as Drunk |
| 1927 | Her Wild Oat · as Man At Photo Studio |
| 1927 | Uncle Tom's Cabin · as Adolph (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Flesh and the Devil · as Womens' Hat Salesman |
| 1926 | On the Front Page · as Beauty Expert (uncredited) |
| 1926 | |
| 1926 | Kid Boots · as Physical Therapist |
| 1926 | Bardelys the Magnificent · as Fop (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Bromo and Juliet · as Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Beau Geste · as Minor Role |
| 1926 | Mantrap · as Barber (uncredited) |
| 1926 | Mighty Like a Moose · as Nose Doctor |
| 1926 | Thundering Fleas · as Musician |
| 1925 | California Straight Ahead · as Valet |
| 1925 | The Merry Widow · as Maxim's Waiter |
| 1925 | Looking for Sally · as Undetermined Secondary Role |
| 1925 | The Mad Whirl · as Bit Part Rolfe Sedan |
| 1925 | Smouldering Fires · as Member Of The Committee |
| 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) |