Steve Brodie
Biography
Steve Brodie was an American movie and television actor who was born as John Stevenson in El Dorado, Kansas, on November 21, 1919, and died on January 9, 1992, at the age of 72. He reportedly selected his screen name in tribute to the Steve Brodie who survived a jump from the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886. Most of his acting work spanned from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s, during which he worked at MGM, RKO, and Republic Pictures, appearing mostly in westerns and B-movies. He mainly played supporting roles in films such as Out of the Past and Armored Car Robbery, though he had the starring role in Desperate. He later appeared in Blue Hawaii alongside Elvis Presley.
Career overview
Steve Brodie was an American movie and television actor. Born as John Stevenson in El Dorado, Kansas, on November 21, 1919, he reportedly selected his screen name in tribute to the historical figure who survived a jump from the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886. His career in the entertainment industry spanned numerous credits in film and television, with a known total of 128 acting credits on record.
Most of his acting work took place from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s. During this period, he worked at major studios including MGM, RKO, and Republic Pictures, appearing mostly in westerns and B-movies. He primarily played supporting roles in various productions, such as the film noir classic Out of the Past in 1947 and the crime film Armored Car Robbery in 1950. However, he also secured the starring role in the 1947 film Desperate.
In later years, his film work included appearances alongside Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii in 1961. Beyond his feature film work, his acting credits extended to television, including appearances in programs such as Cavalcade of America and Science Fiction Theatre. Steve Brodie passed away on January 9, 1992, at the age of 72.
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141 titles- The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller (2002) as Lt. Driscoll (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994) as Sheriff John Behan (flashback sequence) (archive footage)
- The Wizard of Speed and Time (1989) as Lucky Straeker
- Delta Pi (1984) as Jack Enoff
- Frankenstein Island (1981) as Jocko
- CHiPs (1977) as Sam
- The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) as Dr. Vance
- Police Woman (1974)
- Police Story (1973)
- The Cycle Savages (1969) as Police Detective (uncredited)
- The Wild World of Batwoman (1966) as Jim Flanagan
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Darby
- Roustabout (1964) as Fred
- Burke's Law (1963) as Graham Tree
- Arrest and Trial (1963)
- The Dakotas (1963)
- Of Love and Desire (1963) as Bill Maxton
- A Bullet for Billy the Kid (1963)
- The Virginian (1962) as Sheriff Martin
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Guard
- Going My Way (1962)
- A Girl Named Tamiko (1962) as James Hatten
- Everglades (1961)
- The Americans (1961)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Tallahassee 7000 (1961)
- Blue Hawaii (1961) as Tucker Garvey
- Thriller (1960) as Sgt. George Dumont
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- Stagecoach West (1960) as Casey Dunlap
- The Fatal Impulse (1960) as Sgt. George Dumont
- Three Came to Kill (1960) as Dave Harris
- Bonanza (1959) as Macie
- Rawhide (1959) as Cpl. Dan Healy
- Rawhide (1959) as Sloan
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Sgt. Lederman
- Tightrope (1959)
- The Alaskans (1959)
- Not for Hire (1959)
- Arson for Hire (1959) as Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick
- Here Come the Jets (1959) as Logan
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Chester Miller aka Penfold Crane
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Jed Miller
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Johnny Deuce
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Bronco (1958)
- Man with a Camera (1958)
- Sierra Baron (1958) as Rufus Bynum
- Spy in the Sky! (1958) as Vic Cabot
- Perry Mason (1957) as Ben Wallace
- Perry Mason (1957) as Eddie Lewis
- Perry Mason (1957) as Quinn Torrey
- Maverick (1957)
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Ken Bronson
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Curly Day
- Trackdown (1957)
- Panic! (1957)
- Gun Duel in Durango (1957) as Jake Dunsten
- The Crooked Circle (1957) as Ken Cooper
- Under Fire (1957) as Capt. Linn
- The Cruel Tower (1956) as Casey
- Cheyenne (1955) as Buck Brown
- Cheyenne (1955) as Steve Maclay
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Welch
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Garth Brantley
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Steve Grant
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Motorcycle Cop
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Maxie
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Al Revnel
- The Millionaire (1955) as Rip Matson
- The Millionaire (1955) as Ray Wilson
- Navy Log (1955)
- Phantom Trails (1955) as Matt
- Lassie (1954)
- Climax! (1954) as Bert Hendricks
- The Caine Mutiny (1954) as Chief Budge
- The Far Country (1954) as Ives
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) as Sgt. Loomis
- Sea of Lost Ships (1953) as Lt. Rogers
- The Charge at Feather River (1953) as Pvt. Ryan
- Donovan's Brain (1953) as Herbie Yocum
- White Lightning (1953) as Jack Monohan
- Cavalcade of America (1952)
- Mr. & Mrs. North (1952)
- Army Bound (1952) as Matt Hall
- Lady in the Iron Mask (1952) as Athos
- Bal Tabarin (1952) as Joe Goheen
- Three for Bedroom C (1952) as Conde Marlow
- The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1951)
- Racket Squad (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Only the Valiant (1951) as Trooper Onstot
- Fighting Coast Guard (1951) as 'Red' Toon
- The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951) as Sergeant
- M (1951) as Police Lt. Becker
- The Steel Helmet (1951) as Lieutenant Driscoll
- Triple Cross (1951) as Dutch
- Two Dollar Bettor (1951) as Rick Bowers - aka Rick Slate
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mac
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Mark
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Joe
- Winchester '73 (1950) as Wesley
- Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950) as Joe 'Jinx' Raynor
- The Admiral Was a Lady (1950) as Mike O'Halloran
- Armored Car Robbery (1950) as Al Mapes
- The Great Plane Robbery (1950) as Murray
- It's a Small World (1950) as Charlie
- I Cheated the Law (1949) as Frank Bricolle
- Treasure of Monte Cristo (1949) as Earl Jackson
- The Big Wheel (1949) as Happy Lee
- Home of the Brave (1949) as T.J. Everett
- Massacre River (1949) as Burke Kimber
- Brothers in the Saddle (1949) as Steve Taylor
- Rustlers (1949) as Mort Wheeler
- Tough Assignment (1949) as Boss Morgan
- Rose of the Yukon (1949) as Maj. Geoffrey Barnett
- Studio One (1948) as Jerry Shoemaker
- Bodyguard (1948) as Fenton
- Station West (1948) as Lt. Stellman
- Return of the Bad Men (1948) as Cole Younger
- The Arizona Ranger (1948) as Quirt Butler
- Guns of Hate (1948) as Anse Morgan
- Out of the Past (1947) as Jack Fisher
- Crossfire (1947) as Floyd
- Trail Street (1947) as Logan Maury
- Desperate (1947) as Steve Randall
- Thunder Mountain (1947) as Chick Jorth
- Code of the West (1947) as Matt Saunders
- Badman's Territory (1946) as Bob Dalton
- The Falcon's Adventure (1946) as Benny
- Young Widow (1946) as Willie Murphy
- Criminal Court (1946) as Frankie Wright, Vic's Brother
- Sunset Pass (1946) as Slagle
- Anchors Aweigh (1945) as Soldier (uncredited)
- A Walk in the Sun (1945) as Pvt. Judson
- The Crimson Canary (1945) as Hillary
- This Man's Navy (1945) as Timothy Joseph Aloysius 'Tim' Shannon
- It's in the Bag! (1945) as Usher (uncredited)
- Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) as MP Corporal (uncredited)
- Follow the Boys (1944) as Australian Pilot (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steve Brodie best known for?
Steve Brodie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Notting Hill (1999), The Giant Spider Invasion (1975), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Police Story (1973).
When and where was Steve Brodie born?
Steve Brodie was born on November 21, 1919 in El Dorado, Kansas, USA. They passed away on January 9, 1992.
How many credits does Steve Brodie have?
Steve Brodie has accumulated over 141 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2002.
What is Steve Brodie's background in cinema and television?
Steve Brodie was an American movie and television actor who was born as John Stevenson in El Dorado, Kansas, on November 21, 1919, and died on January 9, 1992, at the age of 72. He reportedly selected his screen name in tribute to the Steve Brodie who survived a jump from the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886. Most of his acting...