1896-01-20 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.
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The Frisco Kid | Rabbi | 1979-07-06 |
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The World's Greatest Lover | Conductor | 1977-12-18 |
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Young Frankenstein | Train Conductor | 1974-12-15 |
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Wake Me When the War Is Over | 1969-10-14 | |
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A Bell for Adano | D'Arpa | 1967-11-11 |
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation | Waiter | 1967-01-07 |
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Bedtime Story | Waiter (uncredited) | 1964-06-10 |
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Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show | Salesman Who Helps Rochester | 1957-12-15 |
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue | LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan) | 1954-03-27 |
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Waiter (uncredited) | 1953-07-14 |
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Something to Live For | French Man (uncredited) | 1952-03-07 |
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My Wife's an Angel | Jerry | 1943-06-22 |
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Law of the Tropics | Tailor (as Rolf Sedan) | 1941-10-04 |
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That Uncertain Feeling | Art Dealer (uncredited) | 1941-04-20 |
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Hired Wife | Maitre D' | 1940-09-13 |
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Private Affairs | Tailor (uncredited) | 1940-07-05 |
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Florian | Candy Shop Proprietor | 1940-06-05 |
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Seven Sinners | Henchman (uncredited) | 1940-10-25 |
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Laughing at Danger | Pierre | 1940-08-12 |
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I Was an Adventuress | Waiter | 1940-05-10 |
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City in Darkness | Hotel Clerk | 1939-11-15 |
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Ninotchka | Hotel Manager | 1939-11-23 |
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Everything Happens at Night | Waiter | 1939-12-22 |
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle | Emile Aubel | 1939-03-29 |
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Adventure in Sahara | Airline Officer | 1938-11-15 |
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Bluebeard's Eighth Wife | Floorwalker | 1938-03-25 |
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Under the Big Top | Pierre | 1938-08-31 |
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I'll Give a Million | Telegraph Clerk | 1938-07-27 |
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Letter of Introduction | Fitter (uncredited) | 1938-08-05 |
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The Firefly | Hat Vendor (uncredited) | 1937-11-05 |
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Café Metropole | Flower Clerk (uncredited) | 1937-04-28 |
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Shall We Dance | Ballet Master (uncredited) | 1937-05-07 |
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The Accusing Finger | First Waiter | 1936-11-17 |
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Smartest Girl in Town | Hotel Desk Clerk | 1936-11-27 |
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Paris in Spring | Modiste | 1935-05-27 |
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A Night at the Opera | Aviator (uncredited) | 1935-11-15 |
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Ship Cafe | French Chauffeur (uncredited) | 1935-11-09 |
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Mad Love | Gendarme (Uncredited) | 1935-07-12 |
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Broadway Gondolier | Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary | 1935-07-27 |
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Stars Over Broadway | Opera Aficionado | 1935-11-23 |
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The Thin Man | Waiter (uncredited) | 1934-05-25 |
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Cross Country Cruise | Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited) | 1934-01-16 |
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Stingaree | Coutouriere (uncredited) | 1934-05-24 |
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Bachelor Bait | Waiter #1 (uncredited) | 1934-07-27 |
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Now and Forever | Hotel Manager (uncredited) | 1934-08-31 |
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Many Happy Returns | Clerk (uncredited) | 1934-06-08 |
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Here Is My Heart | Artist (uncredited) | 1934-12-28 |
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Done in Oil | 3rd French Art Expert (uncredited) | 1934-11-10 |
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Mush and Milk | Waiter | 1933-05-27 |
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The Sin of Nora Moran | Stage Manager | 1933-12-13 |
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Cocktail Hour | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) | 1933-06-05 |
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Design for Living | Bed Salesman (uncredited) | 1933-12-29 |
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Meet the Baron | Pants Presser (uncredited) | 1933-10-20 |
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Carnival Lady | Carnival Barker | 1933-11-11 |
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The Nuisance | Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited) | 1933-06-03 |
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Private Detective 62 | Casino Man (Uncredited) | 1933-06-10 |
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Clear All Wires! | French Radio Operator (uncredited) | 1933-02-24 |
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Blondie Johnson | Pierre - Tailor (uncredited) | 1933-02-25 |
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Arabian Tights | French Waiter (uncredited) | 1933-06-02 |
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This Is the Night | Boulevardier (uncredited) | 1932-04-08 |
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Red-Headed Woman | Man at Race Track (uncredited) | 1932-06-25 |
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Love Me Tonight | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | 1932-08-18 |
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The Match King | In-Room Waiter (uncredited) | 1932-12-31 |
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Jimmy's New Yacht | Count Tobini | 1932-06-03 |
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Trouble in Paradise | Purse Salesman (uncredited) | 1932-10-30 |
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New Morals for Old | Art Student (uncredited) | 1932-06-04 |
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Central Park | Casino Patron (uncredited) | 1932-12-10 |
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Sneak Easily | Juryman | 1932-12-10 |
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Devil on Deck | Frenchie | 1932-01-01 |
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Back Street | Croupier (uncredited) | 1932-08-04 |
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Transgression | Beauty Salon Manager | 1931-06-27 |
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Man of the World | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) | 1931-03-24 |
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Finn and Hattie | Paris Taxi Driver | 1931-02-04 |
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Slightly Scarlet | Gendarme | 1930-02-22 |
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Such Men Are Dangerous | Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited) | 1930-03-09 |
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Party Girl | Maitre D' | 1930-01-01 |
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Romance | Opera Audience Member (uncredited) | 1930-08-20 |
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Those Three French Girls | Gendarme (uncredited) | 1930-10-10 |
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Sweethearts and Wives | Waiter | 1930-06-15 |
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The Life of the Party | Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy' | 1930-10-25 |
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Surprise | Party guest | 1930-03-15 |
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Show Girl in Hollywood | Headwaiter in New York | 1930-04-20 |
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Rain or Shine | Waiter at Dinner Party | 1930-08-15 |
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Monte Carlo | Hairdresser (uncredited) | 1930-08-27 |
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Swing High | Trouper | 1930-05-18 |
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The Love Trap | Drunk | 1929-08-04 |
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Toot Sweet! | Nightclub Announcer | 1929-11-10 |
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The Iron Mask | Louis XIII | 1929-02-21 |
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Movie Night | Actor on the Screen (uncredited) | 1929-05-11 |
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Sailor's Holiday | Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited) | 1929-09-14 |
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It's a Great Life | Bit Role | 1929-12-06 |
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The Last Performance | 1929-10-13 | |
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Leaping Love | The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited) | 1929-06-22 |
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Double Whoopee | Desk clerk | 1929-05-18 |
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The Adorable Cheat | Card Playing Guest | 1928-08-14 |
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Compassion | 1928-03-26 | |
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Show People | Portrait Photographer (uncredited) | 1928-11-20 |
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Riley of the Rainbow Division | 1928-07-15 | |
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Riley the Cop | French Restaurant Patron | 1928-11-25 |
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Uncle Tom's Cabin | Adolph (uncredited) | 1927-11-04 |
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The Denver Dude | Henry Bird | 1927-02-13 |
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Mighty Like a Moose | Nose Doctor | 1926-07-18 |
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Bardelys the Magnificent | Fop (uncredited) | 1926-09-30 |
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On the Front Page | Beauty Expert (uncredited) | 1926-11-28 |
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Mama Behave | A Friend of the Family (uncredited) | 1926-02-27 |
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Mantrap | Barber (uncredited) | 1926-07-24 |
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My Old Dutch | Al | 1926-05-23 |
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Thundering Fleas | Musician | 1926-07-18 |
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Bromo and Juliet | Stage Manager (uncredited) | 1926-09-19 |
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The Mad Whirl | Bit Part Rolfe Sedan | 1925-03-02 |
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California Straight Ahead | Valet | 1925-09-12 |
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Smouldering Fires | Member of the Committee | 1925-01-18 |
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Is Marriage the Bunk? | Jimmy's brother-in-law | 1925-03-29 |
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Sporting Youth | Valet | 1924-02-04 |
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Young Ideas | Bertie Loomis | 1924-07-07 |
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Love and Glory | Bit Role | 1924-12-07 |
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Three Women | Reveler at Monkey Bar | 1924-08-18 |
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Merry-Go-Round | Minor Role (uncredited) | 1923-07-01 |
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The Conquering Power | Annette's Suitor (uncredited) | 1921-07-08 |
