Rolfe Sedan
Born
January 20, 1896
Died
September 15, 1982 (86 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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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.
Known For
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
2024
The Frisco Kid
Rabbi
1979
The World's Greatest Lover
Conductor
1977
Young Frankenstein
Train Conductor
1974
Kung Fu
Stationmaster · (1 episode)
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
(1 episode)
1972
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
A Bell for Adano
D'Arpa
1967
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Waiter
1967
The Addams Family
Postman · (3 episodes)
1964
The Addams Family
Mr. Briggs · (1 episode)
1964
Bedtime Story
Waiter (uncredited)
1964
Petticoat Junction
Station Master · (2 episodes)
1963
Combat!
Dr. Barole · (1 episode)
1962
The Lucy Show
Headwaiter · (1 episode)
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Old Man · (1 episode)
1962
Mister Ed
(3 episodes)
1961
My Three Sons
(2 episodes)
1960
Pete and Gladys
(2 episodes)
1960
Adventures in Paradise
Dr. Gaillefontaine · (1 episode)
1959
One Step Beyond
Butler · (1 episode)
1959
77 Sunset Strip
(1 episode)
1958
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Salesman Who Helps Rochester
1957
Hey, Jeannie!
Joseph Barron · (1 episode)
1956
Telephone Time
(1 episode)
1956
The Man Called X
(1 episode)
1956
Matinee Theater
(1 episode)
1955
December Bride
(3 episodes)
1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
1954
Letter to Loretta
Mr. Ogilvie · (1 episode)
1953
Letter to Loretta
Mayor Lucas · (1 episode)
1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Waiter (uncredited)
1953
Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1952
Gang Busters
(1 episode)
1952
Something to Live For
French Man (uncredited)
1952
I Love Lucy
Chef · (1 episode)
1951
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
(1 episode)
1951
My Wife's an Angel
Jerry
1943
Law of the Tropics
Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
1941
That Uncertain Feeling
Art Dealer (uncredited)
1941
Seven Sinners
Henchman (uncredited)
1940
Hired Wife
Maitre D'
1940
Laughing at Danger
Pierre
1940
Private Affairs
Tailor (uncredited)
1940
Florian
Candy Shop Proprietor
1940
I Was an Adventuress
Waiter
1940
Everything Happens at Night
Waiter
1939
Ninotchka
Hotel Manager
1939
City in Darkness
Hotel Clerk
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Emile Aubel
1939
Adventure in Sahara
Airline Officer
1938
Under the Big Top
Pierre
1938
Letter of Introduction
Fitter (uncredited)
1938
I'll Give a Million
Telegraph Clerk
1938
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Floorwalker
1938
The Firefly
Hat Vendor (uncredited)
1937
Shall We Dance
Ballet Master (uncredited)
1937
Café Metropole
Flower Clerk (uncredited)
1937
Smartest Girl in Town
Hotel Desk Clerk
1936
The Accusing Finger
First Waiter
1936
Stars Over Broadway
Opera Aficionado
1935
A Night at the Opera
Aviator (uncredited)
1935
Ship Cafe
French Chauffeur (uncredited)
1935
Broadway Gondolier
Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
1935
Mad Love
Gendarme (Uncredited)
1935
Paris in Spring
Modiste
1935
Here Is My Heart
Artist (uncredited)
1934
Done in Oil
3rd French Art Expert (uncredited)
1934
Now and Forever
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
1934
Bachelor Bait
Waiter #1 (uncredited)
1934
Many Happy Returns
Clerk (uncredited)
1934
The Thin Man
Waiter (uncredited)
1934
Stingaree
Coutouriere (uncredited)
1934
Cross Country Cruise
Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
1934
Design for Living
Bed Salesman (uncredited)
1933
The Sin of Nora Moran
Stage Manager
1933
Carnival Lady
Carnival Barker
1933
Meet the Baron
Pants Presser (uncredited)
1933
Private Detective 62
Casino Man (Uncredited)
1933
Cocktail Hour
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1933
The Nuisance
Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
1933
Arabian Tights
French Waiter (uncredited)
1933
Mush and Milk
Waiter
1933
Blondie Johnson
Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
1933
Clear All Wires!
French Radio Operator (uncredited)
1933
The Match King
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
1932
Sneak Easily
Juryman
1932
Central Park
Casino Patron (uncredited)
1932
Trouble in Paradise
Purse Salesman (uncredited)
1932
Love Me Tonight
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1932
Back Street
Croupier (uncredited)
1932
Red-Headed Woman
Man at Race Track (uncredited)
1932
New Morals for Old
Art Student (uncredited)
1932
Jimmy's New Yacht
Count Tobini
1932
This Is the Night
Boulevardier (uncredited)
1932
Devil on Deck
Frenchie
1932
Transgression
Beauty Salon Manager
1931
Man of the World
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1931
Finn and Hattie
Paris Taxi Driver
1931
The Life of the Party
Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
1930
Those Three French Girls
Gendarme (uncredited)
1930
Monte Carlo
Hairdresser (uncredited)
1930
Romance
Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
1930
Rain or Shine
Waiter at Dinner Party
1930
Sweethearts and Wives
Waiter
1930
Swing High
Trouper
1930
Show Girl in Hollywood
Headwaiter in New York
1930
Surprise
Party guest
1930
Such Men Are Dangerous
Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
1930
Slightly Scarlet
Gendarme
1930
Party Girl
Maitre D'
1930
It's a Great Life
Bit Role
1929
Toot Sweet!
Nightclub Announcer
1929
The Last Performance
1929
Sailor's Holiday
Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited)
1929
The Love Trap
Drunk
1929
Leaping Love
The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited)
1929
Double Whoopee
Desk clerk
1929
Movie Night
Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
1929
The Iron Mask
Louis XIII
1929
Riley the Cop
French Restaurant Patron
1928
Show People
Portrait Photographer (uncredited)
1928
The Adorable Cheat
Card Playing Guest
1928
Riley of the Rainbow Division
1928
Compassion
1928
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Adolph (uncredited)
1927
The Denver Dude
Henry Bird
1927
On the Front Page
Beauty Expert (uncredited)
1926
Kid Boots
Physical Therapist (uncredited)
1926
Bardelys the Magnificent
Fop (uncredited)
1926
Bromo and Juliet
Stage Manager (uncredited)
1926
Mantrap
Barber (uncredited)
1926
Mighty Like a Moose
Nose Doctor
1926
Thundering Fleas
Musician
1926
My Old Dutch
Al
1926
Mama Behave
A Friend of the Family (uncredited)
1926
California Straight Ahead
Valet
1925
Is Marriage the Bunk?
Jimmy's brother-in-law
1925
The Mad Whirl
Bit Part Rolfe Sedan
1925
Smouldering Fires
Member of the Committee
1925
Love and Glory
Bit Role
1924
Three Women
Reveler at Monkey Bar
1924
Young Ideas
Bertie Loomis
1924
Sporting Youth
Valet
1924
Merry-Go-Round
Minor Role (uncredited)
1923
The Conquering Power
Annette's Suitor (uncredited)
1921