Rolfe Sedan

Rolfe Sedan

Deceased · Born: Jan 20, 1896 · Died: Sep 16, 1982

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1896 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Born into a family of creative professionals, Sedan, the son of a renowned Broadway couturier and a symphony conductor, was destined for a life of artistic expression. His early career began as a nightclub performer, where he honed his skills and eventually shared the stage with the legendary Al Jolson during his vaudeville days.

As fate would have it, Sedan's plans to study scientific agriculture were put on hold when he decided to pursue a career in the performing arts in New York. His big break came when he landed a job at the esteemed Hal Roach Studios, where he had the privilege of working alongside some of the most iconic comedic duos of the time, including Laurel & Hardy and Harold Lloyd.

Sedan's television career was equally impressive, with a recurring role on the popular children's show "Andy's Gang" from 1955 to 1960. He was also a regular fixture on "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" in 1950 and made numerous guest appearances on other television series throughout his career.

Even in his later years, Sedan continued to appear in films until his untimely passing. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he succumbed to a heart attack.

Career

1979
1974
Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein as Train Conductor
1964
Bedtime Story
Bedtime Story as Waiter (uncredited)
1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Phantom of the Rue Morgue as LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Waiter (uncredited)
1952
Something to Live For
Something to Live For as French Man (uncredited)
1941
Law of the Tropics
Law of the Tropics as Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
That Uncertain Feeling
That Uncertain Feeling as Art Dealer (uncredited)
1940
Private Affairs
Private Affairs as Tailor (uncredited)
Florian
Florian as Candy Shop Proprietor
Hired Wife
Hired Wife as Maitre D'
Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners as Henchman (uncredited)
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Hotel Manager
City in Darkness
City in Darkness as Hotel Clerk
1938
Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction as Fitter (uncredited)
Adventure in Sahara
Adventure in Sahara as Airline Officer
I'll Give a Million
I'll Give a Million as Telegraph Clerk
1937
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance as Ballet Master (uncredited)
Café Metropole
Café Metropole as Flower Clerk (uncredited)
The Firefly
The Firefly as Hat Vendor (uncredited)
1936
Smartest Girl in Town
Smartest Girl in Town as Hotel Desk Clerk
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger as First Waiter
1935
Stars Over Broadway
Stars Over Broadway as Opera Aficionado
Mad Love
Mad Love as Gendarme (Uncredited)
Broadway Gondolier
Broadway Gondolier as Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
A Night at the Opera
A Night at the Opera as Aviator (uncredited)
1934
Cross Country Cruise
Cross Country Cruise as Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
Bachelor Bait
Bachelor Bait as Waiter #1 (uncredited)
Here Is My Heart
Here Is My Heart as Artist (uncredited)
Now and Forever
Now and Forever as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
The Thin Man
The Thin Man as Waiter (uncredited)
1933
Clear All Wires!
Clear All Wires! as French Radio Operator (uncredited)
Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Meet the Baron
Meet the Baron as Pants Presser (uncredited)
Private Detective 62
Private Detective 62 as Casino Man (Uncredited)
Carnival Lady
Carnival Lady as Carnival Barker
The Sin of Nora Moran
The Sin of Nora Moran as Stage Manager
Blondie Johnson
Blondie Johnson as Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
Design for Living
Design for Living as Bed Salesman (uncredited)
1932
Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Match King
The Match King as In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman as Man at Race Track (uncredited)
This Is the Night
This Is the Night as Boulevardier (uncredited)
Central Park
Central Park as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Back Street
Back Street as Croupier (uncredited)
Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise as Purse Salesman (uncredited)
1931
Transgression
Transgression as Beauty Salon Manager
Man of the World
Man of the World as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Woman Between
The Woman Between as Headwaiter (uncredited)
1930
Romance
Romance as Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine as Waiter at Dinner Party
The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party as Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
Show Girl in Hollywood
Show Girl in Hollywood as Headwaiter in New York
Party Girl
Party Girl as Maitre D'
Such Men Are Dangerous
Such Men Are Dangerous as Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo as Hairdresser (uncredited)
Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade as Little Man ('Park in Paris') (uncredited)
1929
The Iron Mask
The Iron Mask as Louis XIII
1928
The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes as Marie's Barber
1927
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin as Adolph (uncredited)
1926
Mighty Like a Moose
Mighty Like a Moose as Nose Doctor
Mantrap
Mantrap as Barber (uncredited)
Bardelys the Magnificent
Bardelys the Magnificent as Fop (uncredited)
Bromo and Juliet
Bromo and Juliet as Stage Manager (uncredited)
1925
Smouldering Fires
Smouldering Fires as Member of the Committee
1924
Three Women
Three Women as Reveler at Monkey Bar
1923
Merry-Go-Round
Merry-Go-Round as Minor Role (uncredited)