Rolfe Sedan

Rolfe Sedan

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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.

Acting

2024

Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
Movie

(archive footage) (uncredited)

1974

1972

Kung Fu
Tv

Stationmaster

1964

1964

Bedtime Story
Movie

Waiter (uncredited)

1963

Petticoat Junction
Tv

Station Master

1962

Combat!
Tv

Dr. Barole

1960

1959

Adventures in Paradise
Tv

Dr. Gaillefontaine

1957

Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Movie

Salesman Who Helps Rochester

1957

Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Movie

Salesman Who Helps Rochester

1957

Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Movie

Salesman Who Helps Rochester

1954

1954

Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Movie

LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)

1953

1952

Something to Live For
Movie

French Man (uncredited)

1941

Law of the Tropics
Movie

Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)

1941

That Uncertain Feeling
Movie

Art Dealer (uncredited)

1940

Seven Sinners
Movie

Henchman (uncredited)

1939

Ninotchka
Movie

Hotel Manager

1938

1938

1937

The Firefly
Movie

Hat Vendor (uncredited)

1937

Shall We Dance
Movie

Ballet Master (uncredited)

1937

Café Metropole
Movie

Flower Clerk (uncredited)

1936

1935

Stars Over Broadway
Movie

Opera Aficionado

1935

A Night at the Opera
Movie

Aviator (uncredited)

1935

Broadway Gondolier
Movie

Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary

1935

Mad Love
Movie

Gendarme (Uncredited)

1934

Now and Forever
Movie

Hotel Manager (uncredited)

1934

Bachelor Bait
Movie

Waiter #1 (uncredited)

1934

The Thin Man
Movie

Waiter (uncredited)

1934

Stingaree
Movie

Coutouriere (uncredited)

1933

Design for Living
Movie

Bed Salesman (uncredited)

1933

Carnival Lady
Movie

Carnival Barker

1933

Private Detective 62
Movie

Casino Man (Uncredited)

1933

Cocktail Hour
Movie

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

1933

Blondie Johnson
Movie

Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)

1932

The Match King
Movie

In-Room Waiter (uncredited)

1932

Trouble in Paradise
Movie

Purse Salesman (uncredited)

1932

Grand Hotel
Movie

Hotel Guest in Bar (uncredited)

1932

Love Me Tonight
Movie

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

1932

Back Street
Movie

Croupier (uncredited)

1932

Red-Headed Woman
Movie

Man at Race Track (uncredited)

1932

This Is the Night
Movie

Boulevardier (uncredited)

1931

The Woman Between
Movie

Headwaiter (uncredited)

1931

Transgression
Movie

Beauty Salon Manager

1931

In Conference
Movie

Manager's Assistant

1931

In Conference
Movie

Manager's Assistant

1931

Man of the World
Movie

Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

1930

The Life of the Party
Movie

Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'

1930

Monte Carlo
Movie

Hairdresser (uncredited)

1930

Romance
Movie

Opera Audience Member (uncredited)

1930

Rain or Shine
Movie

Waiter at Dinner Party

1930

Paramount on Parade
Movie

Little Man ('Park in Paris') (uncredited)

1930

Show Girl in Hollywood
Movie

Headwaiter in New York

1930

Surprise
Movie

Party guest

1930

Such Men Are Dangerous
Movie

Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)

1930

1929

Toot Sweet!
Movie

Nightclub Announcer

1929

1929

1928

Riley the Cop
Movie

French Restaurant Patron

1928

Show People
Movie

Portrait Photographer (uncredited)

1928

1927

Uncle Tom's Cabin
Movie

Adolph (uncredited)

1927

1926

Kid Boots
Movie

Physical Therapist (uncredited)

1926

1926

Bromo and Juliet
Movie

Stage Manager (uncredited)

1926

Mantrap
Movie

Barber (uncredited)

1925

Is Marriage the Bunk?
Movie

Jimmy's brother-in-law

1925

Smouldering Fires
Movie

Member of the Committee

1924

Three Women
Movie

Reveler at Monkey Bar

1924

Young Ideas
Movie

Bertie Loomis

1923

Merry-Go-Round
Movie

Minor Role (uncredited)

1921

What No Man Knows
Movie

Lawyer (uncredited)

1921

The Conquering Power
Movie

Annette's Suitor (uncredited)

Infos

Full Name
Rolfe Sedan
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
1/20/1896
Date of Death
9/15/1982
Also Known As

Ralph Sedan

Rolf Sedan

Rolphe Sedan

Edward Sedan