Rolfe Sedan
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieLaurel & Hardy: Year Two
2024
(archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe World's Greatest Lover
1977
Conductor
movieYoung Frankenstein
1974
Train Conductor
tvKung Fu
1972
Stationmaster
movieDarling Lili
1970
French Stage Manager (uncredited)
tvThe Addams Family
1964
Postman / Mr. Briggs
movieBedtime Story
1964
Waiter (uncredited)
tvPetticoat Junction
1963
Station Master
tvCombat!
1962
Dr. Barole
tvThe Lucy Show
1962
Headwaiter
tvAdventures in Paradise
1959
Dr. Gaillefontaine
tvOne Step Beyond
1959
Butler
movieJack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
1957
Salesman Who Helps Rochester
tvHey, Jeannie!
1956
Joseph Barron
moviePhantom of the Rue Morgue
1954
LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
tvLetter to Loretta
1953
Mr. Ogilvie / Mayor Lucas
movieGentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953
Waiter (uncredited)
movieSomething to Live For
1952
French Man (uncredited)
movieLaw of the Tropics
1941
Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
movieThat Uncertain Feeling
1941
Art Dealer (uncredited)
movieSeven Sinners
1940
Henchman (uncredited)
movieHired Wife
1940
Maitre D'
moviePrivate Affairs
1940
Tailor (uncredited)
movieFlorian
1940
Candy Shop Proprietor
movieNinotchka
1939
Hotel Manager
movieCity in Darkness
1939
Hotel Clerk
movieAdventure in Sahara
1938
Airline Officer
movieLetter of Introduction
1938
Fitter (uncredited)
movieI'll Give a Million
1938
Telegraph Clerk
movieBluebeard's 8th Wife
1938
Floorwalker
movieThe Firefly
1937
Hat Vendor (uncredited)
movieShall We Dance
1937
Ballet Master (uncredited)
movieCafé Metropole
1937
Flower Clerk (uncredited)
movieSmartest Girl in Town
1936
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
movieThe Accusing Finger
1936
First Waiter
movieStars Over Broadway
1935
Opera Aficionado
movieA Night at the Opera
1935
Aviator (uncredited)
movieShip Cafe
1935
French Chauffeur (uncredited)
movieBroadway Gondolier
1935
Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
movieMad Love
1935
Gendarme (Uncredited)
movieParis in Spring
1935
Modiste
movieHere Is My Heart
1934
Artist (uncredited)
movieDone in Oil
1934
3rd French Art Expert (uncredited)
movieNow and Forever
1934
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
movieBachelor Bait
1934
Waiter #1 (uncredited)
movieMany Happy Returns
1934
Clerk (uncredited)
movieThe Thin Man
1934
Waiter (uncredited)
movieStingaree
1934
Coutouriere (uncredited)
movieCross Country Cruise
1934
Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
movieDesign for Living
1933
Bed Salesman (uncredited)
movieThe Sin of Nora Moran
1933
Stage Manager
movieCarnival Lady
1933
Carnival Barker
movieMeet the Baron
1933
Pants Presser (uncredited)
moviePrivate Detective 62
1933
Casino Man (Uncredited)
movieCocktail Hour
1933
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
movieThe Nuisance
1933
Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
movieArabian Tights
1933
French Waiter (uncredited)
movieMush and Milk
1933
Waiter
movie42nd Street
1933
Extra on Stage (uncredited)
movieBlondie Johnson
1933
Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
movieClear All Wires!
1933
French Radio Operator (uncredited)
movieThe Match King
1932
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
movieSneak Easily
1932
Juryman
movieCentral Park
1932
Casino Patron (uncredited)
movieTrouble in Paradise
1932
Purse Salesman (uncredited)
movieGrand Hotel
1932
Hotel Guest in Bar (uncredited)
movieLove Me Tonight
1932
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
movieBack Street
1932
Croupier (uncredited)
movieRed-Headed Woman
1932
Man at Race Track (uncredited)
movieNew Morals for Old
1932
Art Student (uncredited)
movieJimmy's New Yacht
1932
Count Tobini
movieThis Is the Night
1932
Boulevardier (uncredited)
movieDevil on Deck
1932
Frenchie
movieThe Woman Between
1931
Headwaiter (uncredited)
movieTransgression
1931
Beauty Salon Manager
movieIn Conference
1931
Manager's Assistant
movieMan of the World
1931
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
movieFinn and Hattie
1931
Paris Taxi Driver
movieThe Life of the Party
1930
Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
movieThose Three French Girls
1930
Gendarme (uncredited)
movieMonte Carlo
1930
Hairdresser (uncredited)
movieRomance
1930
Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
movieRain or Shine
1930
Waiter at Dinner Party
movieSwing High
1930
Trouper
movieParamount on Parade
1930
Little Man ('Park in Paris') (uncredited)
movieShow Girl in Hollywood
1930
Headwaiter in New York
movieSurprise
1930
Party guest
movieSuch Men Are Dangerous
1930
Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
movieSlightly Scarlet
1930
Gendarme
movieParty Girl
1930
Maitre D'
movieIt's a Great Life
1929
Bit Role
movieToot Sweet!
1929
Nightclub Announcer
movieSailor's Holiday
1929
Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited)
movieLeaping Love
1929
The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited)
movieDouble Whoopee
1929
Desk clerk
movieMovie Night
1929
Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
movieThe Iron Mask
1929
Louis XIII
movieRiley the Cop
1928
French Restaurant Patron
movieShow People
1928
Portrait Photographer (uncredited)
movieThe Adorable Cheat
1928
Card Playing Guest
movieUncle Tom's Cabin
1927
Adolph (uncredited)
movieThe Denver Dude
1927
Henry Bird
movieOn the Front Page
1926
Beauty Expert (uncredited)
movieKid Boots
1926
Physical Therapist (uncredited)
movieBardelys the Magnificent
1926
Fop (uncredited)
movieBromo and Juliet
1926
Stage Manager (uncredited)
movieMantrap
1926
Barber (uncredited)
movieMighty Like a Moose
1926
Nose Doctor
movieThundering Fleas
1926
Musician
movieMama Behave
1926
A Friend of the Family (uncredited)
movieIs Marriage the Bunk?
1925
Jimmy's brother-in-law
movieThe Mad Whirl
1925
Bit Part Rolfe Sedan
movieSmouldering Fires
1925
Member of the Committee
movieLove and Glory
1924
Bit Role
movieThree Women
1924
Reveler at Monkey Bar
movieYoung Ideas
1924
Bertie Loomis
movieMerry-Go-Round
1923
Minor Role (uncredited)
What No Man Knows
1921
Lawyer (uncredited)
movieThe Conquering Power
1921
Annette's Suitor (uncredited)