Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Acting Born Sep 18, 1905 Died Feb 28, 1977 Oakland, California, USA 78 credits
Biography
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson works in acting. Born September 18, 1905 in Oakland, California, USA. Died February 28, 1977. Archytele tracks 78 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
TV in Black: The First Fifty YearsElf: Christmas in Tinseltown
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
A Love Letter to Jack Benny
That's Entertainment, Part II
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
Harlem GlobetrottersJack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Love, American Style
It Takes a ThiefJack Benny's Bag
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
The Mouse That Jack Built
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
The George Gobel Show
Hallmark Hall of Fame
What's My Line?The Jack Benny ProgramYou Can Change The World
The Ed Sullivan Show
Is Everybody Listening?
The Show-Off
Brewster's MillionsThe Sailor Takes a WifeI Love a BandleaderBrother Bill
Broadway Rhythm
Cabin in the SkyShow-Business at WarThe Meanest Man in the WorldWhat's Buzzin', Cousin?
Tales of ManhattanStar Spangled Rhythm
Topper ReturnsBirth of the BluesKiss the Boys Goodbye
Buck Benny Rides AgainLove Thy Neighbor
Gone with the WindHonoluluYou Can't Get Away with MurderYou Can't Cheat an Honest ManMan About Town
You Can't Take It with YouJezebelExposedStrange FacesGoing Places
Love Is NewsWake Up and LiveMelody for TwoPublic WeddingBill Cracks Down
Show BoatTwo in a CrowdThe Green PasturesThe Music Goes 'RoundThree Men on a Horse
Transient LadyHis Night Out
The Gay Bride
Full Filmography
78 titles- TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown (2004) as Self (archive)
- Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' (1991) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- A Love Letter to Jack Benny (1981) as Himself
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli (1973) as Self (archive footage)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as B.J. Mason (voice)
- Harlem Globetrotters (1970)
- Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special (1970) as Self
- Love, American Style (1969)
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Concierge
- Jack Benny's Bag (1968) as Self
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as Second Cab Driver
- The Mouse That Jack Built (1959) as Rochester (voice)
- Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show (1957) as Rochester Van Jones
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Noah
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Rochester
- You Can Change The World (1950) as Rochester
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Is Everybody Listening? (1947) as Rochester, Jack Benny Radio Program
- The Show-Off (1946) as Eddie
- Brewster's Millions (1945) as Jackson
- The Sailor Takes a Wife (1945) as Harry
- I Love a Bandleader (1945) as Newton H. Newton
- Brother Bill (1945) as Brother Bill
- Broadway Rhythm (1944) as Eddie
- Cabin in the Sky (1943) as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
- Show-Business at War (1943) as Self
- The Meanest Man in the World (1943) as Shufro
- What's Buzzin', Cousin? (1943) as Rochester
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Reverend Lazarus
- Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) as Rochester
- Topper Returns (1941) as Edward ("Eddie"), the Chauffeur
- Birth of the Blues (1941) as Louey
- Kiss the Boys Goodbye (1941) as George
- Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) as Rochester
- Love Thy Neighbor (1940) as Rochester
- Gone with the Wind (1939) as Aunt Pittypat's Coachman 'Uncle Peter'
- Honolulu (1939) as Washington
- You Can't Get Away with Murder (1939) as Sam (uncredited)
- You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) as Cheerful
- Man About Town (1939) as Rochester
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Donald
- Jezebel (1938) as Gros Bat
- Exposed (1938) as William
- Strange Faces (1938) as William
- Going Places (1938) as Groom
- Gold Diggers in Paris (1938) as Doorman
- Thanks for the Memory (1938) as Janitor
- Reckless Living (1938) as Dreamboat
- While New York Sleeps (1938) as Janitor
- Kentucky (1938) as Groom
- Love Is News (1937) as Man Getting Marriage License (uncredited)
- Wake Up and Live (1937) as Elevator Operator
- Melody for Two (1937) as Exodus Johnson
- Public Wedding (1937) as Man Carrying Coat
- Bill Cracks Down (1937) as Chauffeur
- One Mile from Heaven (1937) as Henry Bangs
- White Bondage (1937) as Old Glory (uncredited)
- On Such a Night (1937) as Henry Clay Washington
- Over the Goal (1937) as William
- When Love Is Young (1937) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Show Boat (1936) as Boonville man speaking film's first line
- Two in a Crowd (1936) as Swipe (uncredited)
- The Green Pastures (1936) as Noah
- The Music Goes 'Round (1936) as Lucifer
- Three Men on a Horse (1936) as Moses, the Elevator Operator
- Rainbow on the River (1936) as Doctor (uncredited)
- Transient Lady (1935) as 'Noxious'
- His Night Out (1935) as Bellhop (uncredited)
- The Gay Bride (1934) as 2nd bootblack (uncredited)
- Terror Aboard (1933) as Seaman (uncredited)
- I Love That Man (1933) as Charlie - Porter (uncredited)
- From Hell to Heaven (1933) as Sam's Pal (uncredited)
- What Price Hollywood? (1932) as Max's Butler James (uncredited)
- Hat Check Girl (1932) as Walter (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson best known for?
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004), That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972), Harlem Globetrotters (1970).
When and where was Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson born?
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson was born on September 18, 1905 in Oakland, California, USA. They passed away on February 28, 1977.
How many credits does Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson have?
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1932 to 2004.
What is Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson's background in cinema and television?
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977) was an American comic actor who became famous playing Rochester, the valet to Jack Benny's eponymous title character on the long-running radio and television series The Jack Benny Program.
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson by the numbers
78credits
69films
9TV series
1932–2004active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Noah — aged about 45
- Gone with the Wind (1939) as Aunt Pittypat's Coachman 'Uncle Peter' — aged about 33
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self — aged about 48
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Rochester — aged about 44
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as B.J. Mason (voice) — aged about 66
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Donald — aged about 32
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