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Sydney Jarvis

Known For
Acting
Born
January 11, 1878 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died
June 6, 1939
Active Years
1927–1939 (13 Years)
Total Credits
37 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 11, 1878 Died Jun 6, 1939 Toronto, Ontario, Canada 37 credits
37
Total Credits
1927–1939
13 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Sydney Jarvis works in acting. Born January 11, 1878 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Died June 6, 1939. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Zenobia

as Townsman
Film

The Rage of Paris

as Mr. Smythe (uncredited)
Film

The Thin Man

as Witness (uncredited)
Film

Scarface

as Bartender (uncredited)
Film

Grand Hotel

as Police Officer (uncredited)
Film

A Woman of Affairs

as Gendarme (uncredited)

Frequent co-stars

Greta Garbo 1 shared title
John Gilbert 1 shared title
Lewis Stone 1 shared title
Johnny Mack Brown 1 shared title
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. 1 shared title
Hobart Bosworth 1 shared title
Dorothy Sebastian 1 shared title
Gertrude Astor 1 shared title
Agostino Borgato 1 shared title
Fred Kelsey 1 shared title

Career timeline

ZenobiaMr. Moto Takes a VacationBroadway Serenade
The Rage of Paris
Wild and WoollyBlossoms On BroadwayBig Business
FuryThe Devil-Doll
Timber WarSlightly Static
The Thin ManCaravanWe Live AgainBum Voyage
Hey, Nanny NannyMaids a la ModeAir FrightSigning 'em Up
ScarfaceGrand HotelMovie CrazyA Fool's AdviceSealskins
Young Donovan's KidThe Pajama Party
Loose Ankles
Footlights and FoolsThe Unholy NightSpite MarriageMadame X
A Woman of AffairsThe Wagon ShowThe Upland RiderCircus Rookies
Casey at the Bat

Full Filmography

37 titles
  • Zenobia (1939) as Townsman
  • Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) as Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
  • Broadway Serenade (1939) as Santa Claus (uncredited)
  • The Rage of Paris (1938) as Mr. Smythe (uncredited)
  • Wild and Woolly (1937) as Referee (uncredited)
  • Blossoms On Broadway (1937) as Doorman (uncredited)
  • Big Business (1937) as Townsman Investor
  • Fury (1936) as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
  • Advertisement
  • The Devil-Doll (1936) as Gendarme (uncredited)
  • Timber War (1935) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Slightly Static (1935) as Radio Station Technician (uncredited)
  • The Thin Man (1934) as Witness (uncredited)
  • Caravan (1934) as Card Player (Uncredited)
  • We Live Again (1934) as Siberian Guard (uncredited)
  • Bum Voyage (1934) as Ship's Passenger at Party (uncredited)
  • Hey, Nanny Nanny (1933) as Mr. Bond
  • Maids a la Mode (1933) as Furniture Man (uncredited)
  • Air Fright (1933) as Passenger (uncredited)
  • Signing 'em Up (1933) as Movie director
  • Scarface (1932) as Bartender (uncredited)
  • Grand Hotel (1932) as Police Officer (uncredited)
  • Movie Crazy (1932) as The Director
  • A Fool's Advice (1932) as Obediah
  • Sealskins (1932) as Mr. Jarvis - Lonely Hearts Advisor (uncredited)
  • Mr. Bride (1932) as Ship Passenger
  • Young Donovan's Kid (1931) as Bailiff (uncredited)
  • The Pajama Party (1931) as Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Loose Ankles (1930) as Circus Cafe Ringmaster
  • Footlights and Fools (1929) as Stage manager
  • The Unholy Night (1929) as The Butler
  • Spite Marriage (1929) as Man in Audience Next to Elmer
  • Madame X (1929) as Gendarme at Trial (uncredited)
  • A Woman of Affairs (1928) as Gendarme (uncredited)
  • The Wagon Show (1928) as Sayre
  • The Upland Rider (1928) as Ross Cheswick
  • Circus Rookies (1928) as Mr. Magoo
  • Casey at the Bat (1927) as McGraw

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Sydney Jarvis best known for?

Sydney Jarvis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Zenobia (1939), The Rage of Paris (1938), The Thin Man (1934), Scarface (1932).

When and where was Sydney Jarvis born?

Sydney Jarvis was born on January 11, 1878 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on June 6, 1939.

How many credits does Sydney Jarvis have?

Sydney Jarvis has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 1939.

Sydney Jarvis by the numbers

37credits
37films
0TV series
1927–1939active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • The Thin Man (1934) as Witness (uncredited) — aged about 56
  • Scarface (1932) as Bartender (uncredited) — aged about 54
  • Grand Hotel (1932) as Police Officer (uncredited) — aged about 54
  • A Woman of Affairs (1928) as Gendarme (uncredited) — aged about 50
  • The Rage of Paris (1938) as Mr. Smythe (uncredited) — aged about 60
  • Zenobia (1939) as Townsman — aged about 61

Full filmography (37) Born on January 11 In memoriam 1939

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