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Rolfe Sedan

Acting Born Jan 20, 1896 Died Sep 15, 1982 New York City, New York, USA 155 credits
155
Total Credits
1921–2024
104 Years Career Span
40
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Rolfe Sedan works in acting. Born January 20, 1896 in New York City, New York, USA. Died September 15, 1982. Archytele tracks 155 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
The Frisco Kid
The World's Greatest Lover
Young Frankenstein
The Streets of San FranciscoKung Fu
Darling Lili
Wake Me When the War Is Over
A Bell for AdanoHow I Spent My Summer Vacation
The Addams FamilyThe Addams FamilyBedtime Story
Petticoat Junction
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Lucy ShowCombat!
Mister Ed
My Three SonsPete and Gladys
One Step BeyondAdventures in Paradise
77 Sunset Strip
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Telephone TimeThe Man Called XHey, Jeannie!
Matinee Theater
December BridePhantom of the Rue Morgue
Gentlemen Prefer BlondesLetter to LorettaLetter to Loretta
Adventures of SupermanGang BustersSomething to Live For
I Love LucyThe Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
My Wife's an Angel
That Uncertain FeelingLaw of the Tropics
Seven SinnersFlorianPrivate AffairsHired WifeI Was an Adventuress
NinotchkaThe Story of Vernon and Irene CastleCity in DarknessEverything Happens at Night
Bluebeard's 8th WifeLetter of IntroductionAdventure in SaharaI'll Give a MillionUnder the Big Top
Shall We DanceCafé MetropoleThe Firefly
The Accusing FingerSmartest Girl in Town
A Night at the OperaMad LoveBroadway GondolierShip CafeParis in Spring

Full Filmography

155 titles
  • Laurel & Hardy: Year Two (2024) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Frisco Kid (1979) as Rabbi
  • The World's Greatest Lover (1977) as Conductor
  • Young Frankenstein (1974) as Train Conductor
  • The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
  • Kung Fu (1972) as Stationmaster
  • Darling Lili (1970) as French Stage Manager (uncredited)
  • Wake Me When the War Is Over (1969)
  • A Bell for Adano (1967) as D'Arpa
  • How I Spent My Summer Vacation (1967) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • The Addams Family (1964) as Postman
  • The Addams Family (1964) as Mr. Briggs
  • Bedtime Story (1964) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Station Master
  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Old Man
  • The Lucy Show (1962) as Headwaiter
  • Combat! (1962) as Dr. Barole
  • Mister Ed (1961)
  • My Three Sons (1960)
  • Pete and Gladys (1960)
  • One Step Beyond (1959) as Butler
  • Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Dr. Gaillefontaine
  • 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
  • Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show (1957) as Salesman Who Helps Rochester
  • Telephone Time (1956)
  • The Man Called X (1956)
  • Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Joseph Barron
  • Matinee Theater (1955)
  • December Bride (1954)
  • Phantom of the Rue Morgue (1954) as LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
  • Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Letter to Loretta (1953) as Mr. Ogilvie
  • Letter to Loretta (1953) as Mayor Lucas
  • Adventures of Superman (1952)
  • Gang Busters (1952)
  • Something to Live For (1952) as French Man (uncredited)
  • I Love Lucy (1951) as Chef
  • The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951)
  • My Wife's an Angel (1943) as Jerry
  • That Uncertain Feeling (1941) as Art Dealer (uncredited)
  • Law of the Tropics (1941) as Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
  • Seven Sinners (1940) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Florian (1940) as Candy Shop Proprietor
  • Private Affairs (1940) as Tailor (uncredited)
  • Hired Wife (1940) as Maitre D'
  • I Was an Adventuress (1940) as Waiter
  • Laughing at Danger (1940) as Pierre
  • Ninotchka (1939) as Hotel Manager
  • The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) as Emile Aubel
  • City in Darkness (1939) as Hotel Clerk
  • Everything Happens at Night (1939) as Waiter
  • Bluebeard's 8th Wife (1938) as Floorwalker
  • Letter of Introduction (1938) as Fitter (uncredited)
  • Adventure in Sahara (1938) as Airline Officer
  • I'll Give a Million (1938) as Telegraph Clerk
  • Under the Big Top (1938) as Pierre
  • Shall We Dance (1937) as Ballet Master (uncredited)
  • Café Metropole (1937) as Flower Clerk (uncredited)
  • The Firefly (1937) as Hat Vendor (uncredited)
  • The Accusing Finger (1936) as First Waiter
  • Smartest Girl in Town (1936) as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
  • A Night at the Opera (1935) as Aviator (uncredited)
  • Mad Love (1935) as Gendarme (Uncredited)
  • Broadway Gondolier (1935) as Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
  • Ship Cafe (1935) as French Chauffeur (uncredited)
  • Paris in Spring (1935) as Modiste
  • Stars Over Broadway (1935) as Opera Aficionado
  • The Thin Man (1934) as Waiter (uncredited)
  • Bachelor Bait (1934) as Waiter #1 (uncredited)
  • Stingaree (1934) as Coutouriere (uncredited)
  • Now and Forever (1934) as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
  • Here Is My Heart (1934) as Artist (uncredited)
  • Cross Country Cruise (1934) as Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
  • Many Happy Returns (1934) as Clerk (uncredited)
  • Done in Oil (1934) as 3rd French Art Expert (uncredited)
  • 42nd Street (1933) as Extra on Stage (uncredited)
  • Design for Living (1933) as Bed Salesman (uncredited)
  • Blondie Johnson (1933) as Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
  • The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) as Stage Manager
  • Meet the Baron (1933) as Pants Presser (uncredited)
  • Private Detective 62 (1933) as Casino Man (Uncredited)
  • The Nuisance (1933) as Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
  • Cocktail Hour (1933) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
  • Clear All Wires! (1933) as French Radio Operator (uncredited)
  • Carnival Lady (1933) as Carnival Barker
  • Mush and Milk (1933) as Waiter
  • Arabian Tights (1933) as French Waiter (uncredited)
  • Grand Hotel (1932) as Hotel Guest in Bar (uncredited)
  • Trouble in Paradise (1932) as Purse Salesman (uncredited)
  • Love Me Tonight (1932) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
  • Red-Headed Woman (1932) as Man at Race Track (uncredited)
  • Back Street (1932) as Croupier (uncredited)
  • The Match King (1932) as In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
  • This Is the Night (1932) as Boulevardier (uncredited)
  • Central Park (1932) as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • New Morals for Old (1932) as Art Student (uncredited)
  • Devil on Deck (1932) as Frenchie
  • Sneak Easily (1932) as Juryman
  • Jimmy's New Yacht (1932) as Count Tobini
  • In Conference (1931) as Manager's Assistant
  • Man of the World (1931) as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
  • Finn and Hattie (1931) as Paris Taxi Driver
  • The Woman Between (1931) as Headwaiter (uncredited)
  • Transgression (1931) as Beauty Salon Manager
  • Romance (1930) as Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
  • Party Girl (1930) as Maitre D'
  • Paramount on Parade (1930) as Little Man ('Park in Paris') (uncredited)
  • Such Men Are Dangerous (1930) as Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
  • Slightly Scarlet (1930) as Gendarme
  • Monte Carlo (1930) as Hairdresser (uncredited)
  • Swing High (1930) as Trouper
  • Rain or Shine (1930) as Waiter at Dinner Party
  • Show Girl in Hollywood (1930) as Headwaiter in New York
  • Those Three French Girls (1930) as Gendarme (uncredited)
  • The Life of the Party (1930) as Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
  • Sweethearts and Wives (1930) as Waiter
  • Surprise (1930) as Party guest
  • The Iron Mask (1929) as Louis XIII
  • Movie Night (1929) as Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
  • Toot Sweet! (1929) as Nightclub Announcer
  • Double Whoopee (1929) as Desk clerk
  • The Last Performance (1929)
  • The Love Trap (1929) as Drunk
  • Leaping Love (1929) as The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited)
  • Sailor's Holiday (1929) as Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited)
  • Making the Grade (1929) as Valet
  • It's a Great Life (1929) as Bit Role
  • Show People (1928) as Portrait Photographer (uncredited)
  • Compassion (1928)
  • Riley the Cop (1928) as French Restaurant Patron
  • The Adorable Cheat (1928) as Card Playing Guest
  • Riley of the Rainbow Division (1928)
  • Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) as Adolph (uncredited)
  • The Denver Dude (1927) as Henry Bird
  • Kid Boots (1926) as Physical Therapist (uncredited)
  • Mantrap (1926) as Barber (uncredited)
  • Bromo and Juliet (1926) as Stage Manager (uncredited)
  • My Old Dutch (1926) as Al
  • Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) as Fop (uncredited)
  • Mama Behave (1926) as A Friend of the Family (uncredited)
  • On the Front Page (1926) as Beauty Expert (uncredited)
  • Thundering Fleas (1926) as Musician
  • Mighty Like a Moose (1926) as Nose Doctor
  • California Straight Ahead (1925) as Valet
  • Is Marriage the Bunk? (1925) as Jimmy's brother-in-law
  • Smouldering Fires (1925) as Member of the Committee
  • The Mad Whirl (1925) as Bit Part Rolfe Sedan
  • Sporting Youth (1924) as Valet
  • Three Women (1924) as Reveler at Monkey Bar
  • The Dangerous Blonde (1924) as Henry
  • Young Ideas (1924) as Bertie Loomis
  • Love and Glory (1924) as Bit Role
  • Merry-Go-Round (1923) as Minor Role (uncredited)
  • What No Man Knows (1921) as Lawyer (uncredited)
  • The Conquering Power (1921) as Annette's Suitor (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Rolfe Sedan best known for?

Rolfe Sedan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Frisco Kid (1979), The World's Greatest Lover (1977), Young Frankenstein (1974), The Streets of San Francisco (1972).

When and where was Rolfe Sedan born?

Rolfe Sedan was born on January 20, 1896 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on September 15, 1982.

How many credits does Rolfe Sedan have?

Rolfe Sedan has accumulated over 155 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 2024.

What is Rolfe Sedan's background in cinema and television?

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 Co...