Rolfe Sedan

actor, soundtrack

Rolfe Sedan was born on Jan 20, 1896 in USA. Rolfe Sedan's big-screen debut came with Merry-Go-Round directed by Rupert Julian in 1923, strarring Minor Role (uncredited). Rolfe Sedan is known for Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder stars as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and Peter Boyle as The Monster. The upcoming new movie Rolfe Sedan plays is The Frisco Kid which will be released on Jul 13, 1979.

Son of a Broadway couturier and a symphony conductor, Sedan started his career as a nightclub performer, he also performed in vaudeville with Al Jolson. He was planning on studying scientific agriculture when he went to work on the stage in New York. He worked at the Hal Roach Studios and played with the likes of Laurel & Hardy and Harold Lloyd. He had a recurring role on TV's "Andy's Gang" from 1955-60, he was also a regular on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) and guest-starred in numerous other television series. He continued showing up in films until the time of his death. Sedan died of a heart attack.

Birthday
Jan 20, 1896
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Young Frankenstein

Young Frankenstein

19748.0

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

19677.1

19657.3

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

19648.0

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

19537.1

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

19508.6

19407.3

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

19398.1

19397.8

Bluebeard's Eighth Wife

Bluebeard's Eighth Wife

19387.2

Movies & TV Shows

1979
The Frisco Kid
The Frisco Kid
actor
as Rabbi
6.3
1979
Love at First Bite
Love at First Bite
actor
as Maitre d'
6.1
1977
The World's Greatest Lover
The World's Greatest Lover
actor
as Conductor
5.7
1977
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington
actor
as Couple at Airport
3.4
1975
The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
actor
as Ambassador Luther (uncredited)
6.2
1974
Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
actor
as Train Conductor
8.0
1970
Darling Lili
Darling Lili
actor
as French Stage Manager (uncredited)
6.1
1969
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Wake Me When the War Is Over
actor
5.2
1967
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
actor
as Waiter
7.1
1965
The Art of Love
The Art of Love
actor
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
6.1
1965
The Addams Family - Season 2
The Addams Family - Season 2
actor
as Mailman / Mr. Briggs / Postman
8.0
1964
36 Hours
36 Hours
actor
as Frenchman (uncredited)
7.3
1964
Bedtime Story
Bedtime Story
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
6.7
1964
The Addams Family - Season 1
The Addams Family - Season 1
actor
as Mailman / Mr. Briggs / Postman
8.0
1962
The Jack Benny Program - Season 13
The Jack Benny Program - Season 13
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1961
The Jack Benny Program - Season 12
The Jack Benny Program - Season 12
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1960
The Jack Benny Program - Season 11
The Jack Benny Program - Season 11
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1959
The Jack Benny Program - Season 10
The Jack Benny Program - Season 10
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1958
The Jack Benny Program - Season 9
The Jack Benny Program - Season 9
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1957
Silk Stockings
Silk Stockings
actor
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
6.8
1957
The Jack Benny Program - Season 8
The Jack Benny Program - Season 8
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1956
The Jack Benny Program - Season 7
The Jack Benny Program - Season 7
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1956
The Man Called X - Season 1
The Man Called X - Season 1
actor
as 1 episode, 1956
6.8
1956
The Man Called X - Season 2
The Man Called X - Season 2
actor
as 1 episode, 1956
6.8
1955
The Jack Benny Program - Season 6
The Jack Benny Program - Season 6
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1954
So This Is Paris
So This Is Paris
actor
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
6.0
1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
actor
as LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
5.9
1954
The Jack Benny Program - Season 5
The Jack Benny Program - Season 5
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
7.1
1953
The Mississippi Gambler
The Mississippi Gambler
actor
as Tailor (uncredited)
6.7
1953
The Jack Benny Program - Season 4
The Jack Benny Program - Season 4
actor, soundtrack
as Judge / Salesman / Andre / ...
8.6
1952
April in Paris
April in Paris
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
5.9
1952
Something to Live For
Something to Live For
actor
as Frenchman (uncredited)
6.4
1951
My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy
actor
as Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
6.5
1950
Let's Dance
Let's Dance
actor
as Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
6.1
1949
That Forsyte Woman
That Forsyte Woman
actor
as M. Braval - Gallery Official in Paris (uncredited)
6.6
1949
Oboler Comedy Theatre - Season 1
Oboler Comedy Theatre - Season 1
actor
as 1 episode, 1949
1947
Champagne for Two
Champagne for Two
actor
as Pancho (uncredited)
5.7
1941
Law of the Tropics
Law of the Tropics
actor
as Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
5.8
1941
San Antonio Rose
San Antonio Rose
actor
as Henry (uncredited)
6.8
1940
Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners
actor
as Henchman (uncredited)
6.6
1940
Hired Wife
Hired Wife
actor
as Maitre D' (uncredited)
6.6
1940
Laughing at Danger
Laughing at Danger
actor
as Pierre
1940
Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves
actor
as Perfume Customer (uncredited)
6.4
1940
Private Affairs
Private Affairs
actor
as Tailor (uncredited)
5.6
1940
Florian
Florian
actor
as Candy Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
7.3
1940
I Was an Adventuress
I Was an Adventuress
actor
as Waiter
6.7
1939
The Mad Empress
The Mad Empress
actor
as Tudos - the Cook
6.7
1939
Everything Happens at Night
Everything Happens at Night
actor
as Waiter
5.9
1939
City in Darkness
City in Darkness
actor
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
6.5
1939
Ninotchka
Ninotchka
actor
as Hotel Manager
7.8
1939
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
actor
as Oz Balloon Ascensionist (uncredited)
8.1
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
actor
as Emile Aubel
6.9
1938
Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip
actor
as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
6.5
1938
Daffy Duck in Hollywood
Daffy Duck in Hollywood
actor
as Von Hamburger (voice, uncredited)
6.8
1938
Strange Faces
Strange Faces
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
1938
That Certain Age
That Certain Age
actor
as Party Decorator (uncredited)
6.5
1938
Under the Big Top
Under the Big Top
actor
as Pierre
5.7
1938
Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction
actor
as Fitter (uncredited)
6.1
1938
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
actor
as Floorwalker
7.2
1938
Paradise for Three
Paradise for Three
actor
as Plaza Hotel Clerk Going to Fire (uncredited)
7.0
1937
Hitting a New High
Hitting a New High
actor
as Photographer (uncredited)
4.9
1937
One Hundred Men and a Girl
One Hundred Men and a Girl
actor
as Party Guest at Mrs. Frost's (uncredited)
6.7
1937
The Firefly
The Firefly
actor
as Hat Vendor (uncredited)
6.8
1937
Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing
actor
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
6.4
1937
Souls at Sea
Souls at Sea
actor
as Friend of Gastonet (uncredited)
6.8
1937
High, Wide and Handsome
High, Wide and Handsome
actor
as Photographer (uncredited)
6.4
1937
Rhythm in the Clouds
Rhythm in the Clouds
actor
as Victor
5.6
1937
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance
actor
as Ballet Master (uncredited)
7.5
1937
Thin Ice
Thin Ice
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
6.3
1937
Bill Cracks Down
Bill Cracks Down
actor
as Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
5.6
1936
Smartest Girl in Town
Smartest Girl in Town
actor
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
6.4
1936
Arbor Day
Arbor Day
actor
as Crowd Extra
6.6
1936
Under Two Flags
Under Two Flags
actor
as Mouche (uncredited)
6.5
1936
Rose-Marie
Rose-Marie
actor
as Admirer (uncredited)
6.7
1936
Anything Goes
Anything Goes
actor
as Bearded Man (uncredited)
6.3
1935
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
actor
as Condemned Dandy (uncredited)
7.8
1935
Coronado
Coronado
actor
as Maitre d' (uncredited)
6.9
1935
Ship Cafe
Ship Cafe
actor
as French Chauffeur (uncredited)
6.5
1935
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera
actor
as Aviator (uncredited)
7.8
1935
$1000 a Minute
$1000 a Minute
actor
as Louie (uncredited)
6.0
1935
Here Comes the Band
Here Comes the Band
actor
as Violinist (scenes deleted)
5.7
1935
Broadway Gondolier
Broadway Gondolier
actor
as Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary (uncredited)
6.4
1935
Mad Love
Mad Love
actor
as Traffic Gendarme (uncredited)
7.2
1935
Paris in Spring
Paris in Spring
actor
as Modiste
5.7
1935
All the King's Horses
All the King's Horses
actor
as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
5.3
1935
Ruggles of Red Gap
Ruggles of Red Gap
actor
as Barber in Paris (uncredited)
7.6
1935
Lottery Lover
Lottery Lover
actor
as Barber (uncredited)
7.3
1935
Charlie Chan in Paris
Charlie Chan in Paris
actor
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
7.1
1934
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
6.8
1934
Here Is My Heart
Here Is My Heart
actor
as Artist (uncredited)
6.7
1934
I Am a Thief
I Am a Thief
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
6.2
1934
Kid Millions
Kid Millions
actor
as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)
6.7
1934
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
actor
as Gabrielovitsch (uncredited)
7.2
1934
Young and Beautiful
Young and Beautiful
actor
as Pierre - Waiter
5.4
1934
Kansas City Princess
Kansas City Princess
actor
as Hotel Escort (uncredited)
6.1
1934
Now and Forever
Now and Forever
actor
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
6.5
1934
Paris Interlude
Paris Interlude
actor
as Waiter at Railroad Station (uncredited)
5.8
1934
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
actor
as Clerk (uncredited)
6.2
1934
The Thin Man
The Thin Man
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
7.9
1934
Stingaree
Stingaree
actor
as Coutouriere (uncredited)
5.8
1934
Wonder Bar
Wonder Bar
actor
as First Waiter (uncredited)
6.6
1934
The Cat and the Fiddle
The Cat and the Fiddle
actor
as Bit Part (uncredited)
6.4
1934
Palooka
Palooka
actor
as Alphonse (uncredited)
6.0
1934
Cross Country Cruise
Cross Country Cruise
actor
as Second Dodd's Saleman (uncredited)
6.3
1933
The Sin of Nora Moran
The Sin of Nora Moran
actor
as Stage Manager
6.7
1933
Design for Living
Design for Living
actor
as Bed Salesman (uncredited)
7.4
1933
Walls of Gold
Walls of Gold
actor
as Ritchie's Barber (uncredited)
1933
Meet the Baron
Meet the Baron
actor
as Pants Presser (uncredited)
5.5
1933
She Had to Say Yes
She Had to Say Yes
actor
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
5.9
1933
Laughing at Life
Laughing at Life
actor
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
5.2
1933
Private Detective 62
Private Detective 62
actor
as Casino Man (uncredited)
6.7
1933
The Nuisance
The Nuisance
actor
as Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
6.6
1933
Adorable
Adorable
actor
as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
5.7
1933
The Devil's Brother
The Devil's Brother
actor
as Tavern Patron (uncredited)
7.1
1933
Reunion in Vienna
Reunion in Vienna
actor
as Valet (uncredited)
6.1
1933
The World Gone Mad
The World Gone Mad
actor
as Man on Phone (uncredited)
4.8
1933
The Little Giant
The Little Giant
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
7.1
1933
Clear All Wires!
Clear All Wires!
actor
as French Radio Operator (uncredited)
5.9
1933
42nd Street
42nd Street
actor
as Extra on Stage (uncredited)
7.3
1933
What-No Beer?
What-No Beer?
actor
as Barber (uncredited)
5.6
1933
Topaze
Topaze
actor
as Restaurant Attendant (uncredited)
6.8
1933
Tonight Is Ours
Tonight Is Ours
actor
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
6.4
1932
The Match King
The Match King
actor
as 2nd In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
6.9
1932
Evenings for Sale
Evenings for Sale
actor
as Gigolo (uncredited)
6.6
1932
Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise
actor
as Purse Salesman (uncredited)
8.0
1932
That's My Boy
That's My Boy
actor
as Alumnus at Banquet (uncredited)
5.5
1932
Crooner
Crooner
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
5.9
1932
Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight
actor, soundtrack
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
7.5
1932
Back Street
Back Street
actor
as Croupier (uncredited)
7.0
1932
Winner Take All
Winner Take All
actor
as Stork Club Waiter (uncredited)
6.1
1932
Unashamed
Unashamed
actor
as Florist (uncredited)
6.2
1932
Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman
actor
as Man at Race Track (uncredited)
7.0
1932
New Morals for Old
New Morals for Old
actor
as Art Student (uncredited)
5.4
1932
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
actor
as Hotel Guest in Bar (uncredited)
7.3
1932
This Is the Night
This Is the Night
actor
as Boulevardier (uncredited)
6.7
1932
Are You Listening?
Are You Listening?
actor
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
6.2
1932
The Big Timer
The Big Timer
actor
as French Chef (uncredited)
5.9
1932
The Passionate Plumber
The Passionate Plumber
actor
as Tony's Second (uncredited)
5.9
1932
Devil on Deck
Devil on Deck
actor
as Frenchie
4.8
1931
Ladies of the Big House
Ladies of the Big House
actor
as Florist Shop Customer (uncredited)
6.5
1931
New Adventures of Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford
New Adventures of Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford
actor
as Barber (uncredited)
6.4
1931
Monkey Business
Monkey Business
actor
as Barber #2 (uncredited)
7.4
1931
The Galloping Ghost
The Galloping Ghost
actor
as Red Raven Waiter (uncredited)
5.8
1931
The Woman Between
The Woman Between
actor
as Headwaiter (uncredited)
5.4
1931
Movie-Town
Movie-Town
actor
as Waiter (uncredited)
5.4
1931
Transgression
Transgression
actor
as Beauty Salon Manager (uncredited)
5.6
1931
Man of the World
Man of the World
actor
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
6.2
1931
The Dog Doctor
The Dog Doctor
actor
as Mr. Hemingway
1931
50 Million Frenchmen
50 Million Frenchmen
actor
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
5.3
1931
Finn and Hattie
Finn and Hattie
actor
as Paris Taxi Driver (uncredited)
6.2
1930
A Lady's Morals
A Lady's Morals
actor
as Jenny's Italian Hair Stylist (uncredited)
5.2
1930
The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party
actor
as Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy' (uncredited)
5.4
1930
Those Three French Girls
Those Three French Girls
actor
as Gendarme (uncredited)
4.9
1930
Half Shot at Sunrise
Half Shot at Sunrise
actor
as French Waiter (uncredited)
5.9
1930
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
actor
as Hairdresser (uncredited)
6.7
1930
Call of the Flesh
Call of the Flesh
actor
as Actor in Opera (uncredited)
5.5
1930
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
actor
as Alphonse (uncredited)
5.0
1930
Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine
actor
as Waiter at Dinner Party (uncredited)
5.6
1930
Sweethearts and Wives
Sweethearts and Wives
actor
as Waiter
1930
Swing High
Swing High
actor
as Trouper (uncredited)
6.2
1930
Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade
actor
as Minor Role (uncredited)
5.8
1930
Show Girl in Hollywood
Show Girl in Hollywood
actor
as Headwaiter in New York (uncredited)
6.1
1930
Such Men Are Dangerous
Such Men Are Dangerous
actor
as Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
5.8
1930
Slightly Scarlet
Slightly Scarlet
actor
as Gendarme (uncredited)
5.2
1930
They Learned About Women
They Learned About Women
actor
as Baseball Spectator (uncredited)
5.3
1930
Party Girl
Party Girl
actor
as Maitre D' (uncredited)
5.1
1929
The Phantom in the House
The Phantom in the House
actor
as The Marquis, Dorothy's Suitor (uncredited)
5.0
1929
The Last Performance
The Last Performance
actor
as Clothing Store Clerk (uncredited)
6.7
1929
One Hysterical Night
One Hysterical Night
actor
as Arthur Bixby
5.0
1929
Street Girl
Street Girl
actor
as Patron at Little Aregon (uncredited)
6.2
1929
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
actor
as 1st Prison Doctor (uncredited)
6.5
1929
Double Whoopee
Double Whoopee
actor
as Desk Clerk (uncredited)
6.9
1929
Movie Night
Movie Night
actor
as Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
7.2
1929
The Iron Mask
The Iron Mask
actor
as Louis XIII
7.0
1929
Lady of the Pavements
Lady of the Pavements
actor
as Party guest (uncredited)
6.8
1928
The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
actor
as Marie's Barber (uncredited)
6.5
1928
Riley of the Rainbow Division
Riley of the Rainbow Division
actor
1928
You're Darn Tootin'
You're Darn Tootin'
actor
as Drunk
6.6
1927
Her Wild Oat
Her Wild Oat
actor
as Man at Photo Studio (uncredited)
7.2
1927
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
actor
as Adolph (uncredited)
6.8
1926
The Whole Town's Talking
The Whole Town's Talking
actor
as Masher in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)
5.7
1926
On the Front Page
On the Front Page
actor
as Beauty Expert (uncredited)
5.7
1926
Upstage
Upstage
actor
as Actor (uncredited)
6.9
1926
Bromo and Juliet
Bromo and Juliet
actor
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
6.1
1926
Beau Geste
Beau Geste
actor
as Minor Role (uncredited)
7.1
1926
Mantrap
Mantrap
actor
as Barber (uncredited)
6.9
1926
Thundering Fleas
Thundering Fleas
actor
as Musician
5.8
1926
Mighty Like a Moose
Mighty Like a Moose
actor
as Nose Doctor (uncredited)
7.1
1926
My Old Dutch
My Old Dutch
actor
as Al
1926
Baby Clothes
Baby Clothes
actor
as Man Telling Irish Joke
6.3
1926
What Happened to Jones?
What Happened to Jones?
actor
as Man at Church (uncredited)
6.6
1926
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
actor
as Bit Role (uncredited)
1925
His People
His People
actor
as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
7.5
1925
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
actor
as Maxim's Waiter (uncredited)
7.3
1925
I'll Show You the Town
I'll Show You the Town
actor
as Masher (uncredited)
7.7
1925
The Mad Whirl
The Mad Whirl
actor
as Bit Part (uncredited)
6.6
1925
Smouldering Fires
Smouldering Fires
actor
as Member of the Committee
7.0
1924
Every Man for Himself
Every Man for Himself
actor
as Man Seated at Shoeshine Stand
6.4
1924
Three Women
Three Women
actor
as Reveler at Monkey Bar (uncredited)
6.5
1923
Merry-Go-Round
Merry-Go-Round
actor
as Minor Role (uncredited)
6.5