Julius Tannen
Acting
Julius Tannen was one of the first vaudeville stand-up comedians. He never used props, sets, costumes or stooges. He just put on his hat, walked on stage, took it off, and did his monologue, then put his hat on again and walked off. This was rather revolutionary in his day and Tannen paved the way for many stand-ups to come, such as Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Frank Faye and Jack Benny. Julius Tannen later had a long career as a character actor in Hollywood, and became an invaluable member of the Preston Sturges stock company, giving memorable performances in such Sturges classics as "Christmas in July," "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek," and "Unfaithfully Yours." Date of Birth 16 May 1880, New York City, New York Date of Death 3 January 1965 , Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California (stroke)
Known for
Acting42
movieThe Last Hurrah
1958
Mr. Kowalsky (uncredited)
movieI Married a Woman
1958
Tim Smith (uncredited)
movieClash by Night
1952
Waiter (uncredited)
movieSingin' in the Rain
1952
Man in Talking Pictures Demonstration (uncredited)
movieThe Sin of Harold Diddlebock
1947
Nearsighted Banker
movieA Scandal in Paris
1946
Bank of Paris Manager
movieHouse of Frankenstein
1944
Hertz (uncredited)
movieThe Miracle of Morgan's Creek
1944
Mr. Rafferty
movieThe Great Moment
1944
Dr. Charles T. Jackson
movieThe Big Street
1942
Judge Bamberger (uncredited)
movieTwo Yanks in Trinidad
1942
Doctor (uncredited)
movieThe Ghost of Frankenstein
1942
Sektal (uncredited)
movieHarvard Here I Come
1941
Professor Anthony
movieThe Lady Eve
1941
Lawyer (uncredited)
movieNo, No, Nanette
1940
Disturbed Airline Passenger
movieBitter Sweet
1940
Schlick's Companion (uncredited)
movieChristmas in July
1940
Mr. Zimmerman
movieThe Lady in Question
1940
Judge of the Court (uncredited)
movieThe Mortal Storm
1940
3rd Colleague
movieThe Lone Wolf Strikes
1940
Hotel Manager
movieRemember the Night
1940
Jury Member (uncredited)
movieDanger Flight
1939
Dawson
movieThe Lady and the Mob
1939
Train Conductor
movieA Man to Remember
1938
Hospital Administrator (uncredited)
movieLove Is a Headache
1938
Mr. Hillier
movieMama Runs Wild
1937
C. Preston Simms
movieFair Warning
1937
Mr. Taylor
movieOne in a Million
1937
Chapelle
movieStowaway
1936
First Mate
moviePigskin Parade
1936
Dr. Burke
movieDimples
1936
Hawkins
movieThe Road to Glory
1936
Lieutenant Tannen
movieSing, Baby, Sing
1936
Kansas City Radio Station Manager
movie36 Hours to Kill
1936
Dr. Borden
movieSins of Man
1936
Advertising Man
movieHalf Angel
1936
City Editor
movieKing of Burlesque
1936
Auctioneer (uncredited)
movieCollegiate
1935
Detective Browning
movieStranded
1935
Man at Train Terminal (uncredited)