Birth Day: 1896-01-20
Place of birth: 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.
Credits
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As Rabbi
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As Conductor
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As Train Conductor
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As D'Arpa
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As Waiter
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Salesman Who Helps Rochester
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As LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As French Man (uncredited)
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As Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
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As Art Dealer (uncredited)
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As Candy Shop Proprietor
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As Maitre D'
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As Henchman (uncredited)
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As Pierre
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As Waiter
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As Tailor (uncredited)
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As Waiter
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As Emile Aubel
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As Hotel Manager
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As Hotel Clerk
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As Floorwalker
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As Airline Officer
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As Telegraph Clerk
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As Fitter (uncredited)
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As Pierre
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As Ballet Master (uncredited)
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As Hat Vendor (uncredited)
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As Flower Clerk (uncredited)
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As First Waiter
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As Hotel Desk Clerk
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As Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
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As Modiste
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As Gendarme (Uncredited)
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As Opera Aficionado
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As French Chauffeur (uncredited)
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As Aviator (uncredited)
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As Waiter #1 (uncredited)
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As 3rd French Art Expert (uncredited)
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As Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
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As Clerk (uncredited)
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As Coutouriere (uncredited)
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As Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Artist (uncredited)
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As Bed Salesman (uncredited)
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As Casino Man (Uncredited)
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As Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
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As Pants Presser (uncredited)
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As French Radio Operator (uncredited)
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As Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
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As Carnival Barker
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As French Waiter (uncredited)
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As Stage Manager
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As Waiter
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As Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Casino Patron (uncredited)
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As Count Tobini
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As Purse Salesman (uncredited)
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As Boulevardier (uncredited)
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As In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
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As Croupier (uncredited)
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As Frenchie
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As Art Student (uncredited)
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As Juryman
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As Beauty Salon Manager
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As Hotel Desk Clerk
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As Paris Taxi Driver
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As Waiter
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As Gendarme
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As Waiter at Dinner Party
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As Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
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As Maitre D'
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As Headwaiter in New York
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As Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
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As Gendarme (uncredited)
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As Party guest
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As Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
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As Trouper
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As Bit Role
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As Drunk
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As Louis XIII
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As Desk clerk
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As Nightclub Announcer
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As Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited)
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As Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
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As The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited)
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As French Restaurant Patron
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As Portrait Photographer (uncredited)
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As Card Playing Guest
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As Adolph (uncredited)
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As Henry Bird
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As A Friend of the Family (uncredited)
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As Barber (uncredited)
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As Stage Manager (uncredited)
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As Al
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As Nose Doctor
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As Fop (uncredited)
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As Beauty Expert (uncredited)
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As Musician
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As Member of the Committee
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As Bit Part Rolfe Sedan
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As Jimmy's brother-in-law
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As Valet
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As Reveler at Monkey Bar
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As Bertie Loomis
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As Minor Role (uncredited)
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As Annette's Suitor (uncredited)