Cast & creator
Rolfe Sedan
Best known for Matinee Theater, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, My Three Sons
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 Coast theatre. Sedan debuted on Broadway in 1916 and appeared in his first motion picture for Metro Pictures Corporation in 1921. He became a prolific character actor and is probably best remembered by movie buffs as the hotel manager in Ninotchka (1939) starring Greta Garbo. Around the same time, he appeared in an uncredited role as the Emerald City's Balloon Ascensionist in The Wizard of Oz (1939). He returned to Broadway, performing in several different shows during the first half of the 1940s and in the 1950s began a sequence of guest roles in television series such as The Jack Benny Show. His most frequent TV work came from recurring roles as put-upon mail carriers (25 episodes as Mr. Beasley on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show; 4 episodes as Mr. Briggs on The Addams Family). He was also seen as the train conductor in the film Young Frankenstein (1974). Rolfe Sedan remained active throughout a career that spanned more than six decades.
Also known as: Ralph Sedan, Rolf Sedan, Rolphe Sedan, Edward Sedan
131
film credits
25
television credits
156
1921–2024 · acting roles
6.6
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (156)
Showing 156 of 156 credits
Matinee Theater
1955
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Old Man
1962
My Three Sons
1960
Petticoat Junction
Station Master
1963
I Love Lucy
Chef
1951
The Lucy Show
Headwaiter
1962
Combat!
Dr. Barole
1962
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
77 Sunset Strip
1958
One Step Beyond
Butler
1959
The Addams Family
Postman
1964The Addams Family
Mr. Briggs
1964
Adventures in Paradise
Dr. Gaillefontaine
1959
Mister Ed
1961
December Bride
1954
Adventures of Superman
1952
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
Telephone Time
1956
Pete and Gladys
1960
Letter to Loretta
Mr. Ogilvie
1953Letter to Loretta
Mayor Lucas
1953
Young Frankenstein
Train Conductor
1974
Hey, Jeannie!
Joseph Barron
1956
The Man Called X
1956Gang Busters
1952
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Waiter (uncredited)
1953
The Thin Man
Waiter (uncredited)
1934
Grand Hotel
Hotel Guest in Bar (uncredited)
1932
Ninotchka
Hotel Manager
1939
A Night at the Opera
Aviator (uncredited)
1935
The Frisco Kid
Rabbi
1979
42nd Street
Extra on Stage (uncredited)
1933
Bluebeard's 8th Wife
Floorwalker
1938
The World's Greatest Lover
Conductor
1977
The Iron Mask
Louis XIII
1929
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
LeBon (as Rolphe Sedan)
1954
Love Me Tonight
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1932
Double Whoopee
Desk clerk
1929
Bedtime Story
Waiter (uncredited)
1964
Trouble in Paradise
Purse Salesman (uncredited)
1932
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Emile Aubel
1939
Kid Boots
Physical Therapist (uncredited)
1926
Show People
Portrait Photographer (uncredited)
1928
Seven Sinners
Henchman (uncredited)
1940
Something to Live For
French Man (uncredited)
1952
Mad Love
Gendarme (Uncredited)
1935
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
Waiter (uncredited)
1967
This Is the Night
Boulevardier (uncredited)
1932
Shall We Dance
Ballet Master (uncredited)
1937
Mantrap
Barber (uncredited)
1926
Bachelor Bait
Waiter #1 (uncredited)
1934
In Conference
Manager's Assistant
1931
I'll Give a Million
Telegraph Clerk
1938
Show Girl in Hollywood
Headwaiter in New York
1930
Kung Fu
Stationmaster
1972
I Was an Adventuress
Waiter
1940
Design for Living
Bed Salesman (uncredited)
1933
Back Street
Croupier (uncredited)
1932
Darling Lili
French Stage Manager (uncredited)
1970
Blondie Johnson
Pierre - Tailor (uncredited)
1933
Here Is My Heart
Artist (uncredited)
1934
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Adolph (uncredited)
1927
A Bell for Adano
D'Arpa
1967
Law of the Tropics
Tailor (as Rolf Sedan)
1941
The Sin of Nora Moran
Stage Manager
1933
That Uncertain Feeling
Art Dealer (uncredited)
1941
Movie Night
Actor on the Screen (uncredited)
1929
Everything Happens at Night
Waiter
1939
Mama Behave
A Friend of the Family (uncredited)
1926
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
(archive footage) (uncredited)
2024
Red-Headed Woman
Man at Race Track (uncredited)
1932
Letter of Introduction
Fitter (uncredited)
1938
It's a Great Life
Bit Role
1929
Smartest Girl in Town
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1936
Broadway Gondolier
Mrs. Flaggenheim's Secretary
1935
Party Girl
Maitre D'
1930
Florian
Candy Shop Proprietor
1940
Stingaree
Coutouriere (uncredited)
1934
Those Three French Girls
Gendarme (uncredited)
1930
New Morals for Old
Art Student (uncredited)
1932
Romance
Opera Audience Member (uncredited)
1930
City in Darkness
Hotel Clerk
1939
The Accusing Finger
First Waiter
1936
Merry-Go-Round
Minor Role (uncredited)
1923
Adventure in Sahara
Airline Officer
1938
Bromo and Juliet
Stage Manager (uncredited)
1926
Café Metropole
Flower Clerk (uncredited)
1937My Wife's an Angel
Jerry
1943
Clear All Wires!
French Radio Operator (uncredited)
1933
Such Men Are Dangerous
Charity Bazaar Auctioneer (uncredited)
1930
Toot Sweet!
Nightclub Announcer
1929
Under the Big Top
Pierre
1938
Man of the World
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1931What No Man Knows
Lawyer (uncredited)
1921
The Match King
In-Room Waiter (uncredited)
1932
The Last Performance
1929
Paramount on Parade
Little Man ('Park in Paris') (uncredited)
1930
Hired Wife
Maitre D'
1940
Transgression
Beauty Salon Manager
1931
The Woman Between
Headwaiter (uncredited)
1931
Stars Over Broadway
Opera Aficionado
1935
Three Women
Reveler at Monkey Bar
1924
Meet the Baron
Pants Presser (uncredited)
1933
The Firefly
Hat Vendor (uncredited)
1937
On the Front Page
Beauty Expert (uncredited)
1926
Rain or Shine
Waiter at Dinner Party
1930
Riley of the Rainbow Division
1928Compassion
1928
Is Marriage the Bunk?
Jimmy's brother-in-law
1925
Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Salesman Who Helps Rochester
1957
The Life of the Party
Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy'
1930
Private Detective 62
Casino Man (Uncredited)
1933
Mighty Like a Moose
Nose Doctor
1926
Paris in Spring
Modiste
1935
Smouldering Fires
Member of the Committee
1925Sweethearts and Wives
Waiter
1930
Jimmy's New Yacht
Count Tobini
1932
Monte Carlo
Hairdresser (uncredited)
1930
Finn and Hattie
Paris Taxi Driver
1931
Cocktail Hour
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Now and Forever
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
1934
Leaping Love
The Crying Wife's Husband (uncredited)
1929
Swing High
Trouper
1930
Bardelys the Magnificent
Fop (uncredited)
1926
Private Affairs
Tailor (uncredited)
1940
Riley the Cop
French Restaurant Patron
1928
Central Park
Casino Patron (uncredited)
1932
Young Ideas
Bertie Loomis
1924
The Mad Whirl
Bit Part Rolfe Sedan
1925
Thundering Fleas
Musician
1926
Many Happy Returns
Clerk (uncredited)
1934
The Nuisance
Man Who Will Be Late to Work (uncredited)
1933
Ship Cafe
French Chauffeur (uncredited)
1935
The Conquering Power
Annette's Suitor (uncredited)
1921
Cross Country Cruise
Second Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
1934
Sailor's Holiday
Ferris Wheel Barker (uncredited)
1929
My Old Dutch
Al
1926
The Dangerous Blonde
Henry
1924
Carnival Lady
Carnival Barker
1933
The Love Trap
Drunk
1929
Slightly Scarlet
Gendarme
1930
Adorable
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
1933
The Denver Dude
Henry Bird
1927
Love and Glory
Bit Role
1924
Sneak Easily
Juryman
1932
Mush and Milk
Waiter
1933
Done in Oil
3rd French Art Expert (uncredited)
1934
Devil on Deck
Frenchie
1932
Sporting Youth
Valet
1924
California Straight Ahead
Valet
1925Making the Grade
Valet
1929
Laughing at Danger
Pierre
1940
Arabian Tights
French Waiter (uncredited)
1933
The Adorable Cheat
Card Playing Guest
1928
Surprise
Party guest
1930