J. Edward Bromberg
Biography
J. Edward Bromberg, born Josef Bromberger on December 25, 1903, in Temesvár, Austria-Hungary, which is now Timisoara, Romania, was a character actor in motion picture and stage productions primarily from the 1930s and 1940s. Due to his short and somewhat rotund physique, he was cast in secondary roles, appearing in 35 Broadway productions. He made his stage debut at the Greenwich Village Playhouse and his first Broadway appearance in the 1926 play Princess Turandot. In 1927, he married Goldie Doberman, and the couple had three children. Occasionally credited as J.E. Bromberg and Joseph Bromberg, he amassed 57 known acting credits. He passed away on December 6, 1951, at the age of 47.
Career overview
Joseph Edward Bromberg, born Josef Bromberger on December 25, 1903, in Temesvar, Austria-Hungary, which is now Timisoara, Romania, was an American character actor who appeared in motion picture and stage productions primarily during the 1930s and 1940s. Due to his physique as a short and somewhat rotund actor, he was destined to play secondary roles throughout his career. Occasionally credited under the names J.E. Bromberg and Joseph Bromberg, he performed secondary roles across numerous productions.
His career on the stage included a stage debut at the Greenwich Village Playhouse followed by his first appearance in a Broadway play, Princess Turandot, in 1926. Over the course of his theatrical career, he performed secondary roles in 35 Broadway productions. In addition to his extensive stage work, his acting credits extended to motion pictures and television shows. Across his career in entertainment, he amassed a total of 57 known credits for his acting work.
In his personal life, he married Goldie Doberman in the year following his Broadway debut, and the couple had three children together. Bromberg passed away on December 6, 1951, at the age of 47.
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57 titles- Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War (2024) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- The Lost City of X (2022) as Lt. George (archival footage)
- The Many Faces of Dracula (2000) as Professor Lazlo (archive footage)
- Dracula in the Movies (1992) as (archive footage)
- Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook (1991) as Professor Lazlo (archive footage)
- Guilty Bystander (1950) as Varkas
- I Shot Jesse James (1949) as Harry Kane
- A Song Is Born (1948) as Dr. Elfini
- Arch of Triumph (1948) as Verdun Hotel Manager
- Queen of the Amazons (1947) as Gabby
- Cloak and Dagger (1946) as Trenk
- The Walls Came Tumbling Down (1946) as Ernst Helms
- Tangier (1946) as Alec Rocco
- Salome, Where She Danced (1945) as Professor Max
- Pillow of Death (1945) as Julian Julian
- Easy to Look At (1945) as Gustav
- The Missing Corpse (1945) as Henry Kruger
- Chip Off the Old Block (1944) as Blaney Wright
- Voice in the Wind (1944) as Dr. Hoffman
- Phantom of the Opera (1943) as Amiot
- Son of Dracula (1943) as Professor Lazlo
- Lady of Burlesque (1943) as S.B. Foss
- Reunion in France (1942) as Durand
- Invisible Agent (1942) as Karl Heiser
- Tennessee Johnson (1942) as Coke
- Life Begins at Eight-Thirty (1942) as Sid Gordon
- Half Way to Shanghai (1942) as Maj. U. Vinpore
- Pacific Blackout (1941) as Pickpocket
- Hurricane Smith (1941) as 'Eggs' Bonelli
- Dance Hall (1941) as Max Brandon
- Devil Pays Off (1941) as Arnold DeBrock
- The Mark of Zorro (1940) as Don Luis B. Quintero
- The Return of Frank James (1940) as George Runyan
- Strange Cargo (1940) as Flaubert
- Jesse James (1939) as George Runyan
- Wife, Husband and Friend (1939) as Rossi
- Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) as Dave Spingold
- Three Sons (1939) as Abe Ullman
- The Baroness and the Butler (1938) as Zorda
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) as Dr. Hill
- Four Men and a Prayer (1938) as General Torres
- Sally, Irene and Mary (1938) as Pawnbroker
- Suez (1938) as Prince Said
- I'll Give a Million (1938) as Editor
- Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938) as Raja Ali
- One Wild Night (1938) as Norman
- Seventh Heaven (1937) as Aristide the Astrologer
- Fair Warning (1937) as Matthew Jericho
- Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937) as Murdock, Editor New York Bulletin
- Second Honeymoon (1937) as Herbie
- That I May Live (1937) as Tex Shapiro
- The Crime of Dr. Forbes (1936) as Dr. Eric Godfrey
- Girls' Dormitory (1936) as Dr. Spindler
- Stowaway (1936) as Judge Booth
- Sins of Man (1936) as Anton Engel
- Star for a Night (1936) as Doctor Spelimeyer
- Reunion (1936) as Charles Renard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is J. Edward Bromberg best known for?
J. Edward Bromberg is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kir Royal (1986), Phantom of the Opera (1943), Son of Dracula (1943), Invisible Agent (1942).
When and where was J. Edward Bromberg born?
J. Edward Bromberg was born on December 25, 1903 in Temesvár, Austria-Hungary [now Timisoara, Timis, Romania]. They passed away on December 6, 1951.
How many credits does J. Edward Bromberg have?
J. Edward Bromberg has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 2024.
What is J. Edward Bromberg's background in cinema and television?
J. Edward Bromberg, born Josef Bromberger on December 25, 1903, in Temesvár, Austria-Hungary, which is now Timisoara, Romania, was a character actor in motion picture and stage productions primarily from the 1930s and 1940s. Due to his short and somewhat rotund physique, he was cast in secondary roles, appearing in 35 ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937) as Murdock, Editor New York Bulletin — aged about 33
- Phantom of the Opera (1943) as Amiot — aged about 39
- Son of Dracula (1943) as Professor Lazlo — aged about 39
- Invisible Agent (1942) as Karl Heiser — aged about 38
- The Baroness and the Butler (1938) as Zorda — aged about 34
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