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Brooks Benedict

Actor

Brooks Benedict

Born February 5, 1896 in New York City, New York, USADied January 1, 1968180 films

Brooks Benedict (born Harold J. Mann, February 6, 1896 – January 1, 1968) was an American actor of the silent and sound film era, where he played supporting and utility roles in over 300 films, mostly uncredited.

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It's a Wonderful Life posterFirst watchIt's a Wonderful Life19468.3as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and…View film

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Strangers on a Train poster7.7Strangers on a Train1951Mr. Smith Goes to Washington poster7.8Mr. Smith Goes to Washington1939Out of the Past poster7.7Out of the Past1947The Thin Man poster7.5The Thin Man1934The Killers poster7.4The Killers1946The Roaring Twenties poster7.5The Roaring Twenties1939Now, Voyager poster7.4Now, Voyager1942The Letter poster7.3The Letter1940

Filmography

180 films as actor
  1. 1958HouseboatPitchman (uncredited)
  2. 1952A Girl in Every PortThe Friend
  3. 1952The Las Vegas StoryStickman Dealer (uncredited)
  4. 1951Painting the Clouds with SunshineCasino Manager (uncredited)
  5. 1951The People Against O'HaraGambler (uncredited)
  6. 1951RhubarbDill's Lawyer #1 (uncredited)
  7. 1951Strangers on a TrainTennis Umpire (uncredited)
  8. 1948Wallflower
  9. 1948The Miracle of the BellsDrunken Man
  10. 1947I Walk AloneNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  11. 1947Out of the PastKibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited)
  12. 1947The UnsuspectedParty Guest (uncredited)
  13. 1947LuredConcertgoer (uncredited)
  14. 1947They Won't Believe MeMan at Piano Concert (uncredited)
  15. 1947The UnfaithfulParty Guest
  16. 1947Killer at LargeCroupier
  17. 1947PossessedConcert Spectator (uncredited)
  18. 1947Fun on a WeekendGambling House Bouncer (uncredited)
  19. 1947Three on a TicketJim Lacy
  20. 1947Buck Privates Come HomeStreet Onlooker (uncredited)
  21. 1947Nora PrentissPatron at Dinardo's (uncredited)
  22. 1947Suddenly It's SpringNightclub Patron
  23. 1947Johnny O'ClockCard Player
  24. 1946It's a Wonderful LifeMilitary Officer in Montage (uncredited)
  25. 1946The Razor's EdgeParty Guest (uncredited)
  26. 1946The KillersParty Guest (uncredited)
  27. 1946Holiday in MexicoDance Extra
  28. 1946Murder in the Music HallJoe
  29. 1946Meet Me on BroadwayBackstage Extra (uncredited)
  30. 1945Over 21Man in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
  31. 1944Together AgainNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  32. 1944I Accuse My ParentsPedestrian (uncredited)
  33. 1944This Is the LifeHeadwaiter (uncredited)
  34. 1944Phantom LadyTheatre Party Guest (uncredited)
  35. 1943The Gang's All HereClub New Yorker Patron (uncredited)
  36. 1943The Dancing MastersSidewalk Barker (uncredited)
  37. 1943Crazy HousePhotographer
  38. 1943Du Barry Was a LadyClub Patron (uncredited)
  39. 1943Let's Face ItNight Club Patron (uncredited)
  40. 1943So This Is WashingtonFirst Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
  41. 1943The Constant NymphParty Guest
  42. 1943Crash DiveAngry Man at Hotel Registration Desk
  43. 1943Slightly DangerousMan in Lobby (uncredited)
  44. 1943The Hard WayEmbassy Club Patron (Uncredited)
  45. 1942I Married a WitchCountry Club Guest (uncredited)
  46. 1942Now, VoyagerParty Guest (uncredited)
  47. 1942My Sister EileenTaxicab Driver (uncredited)
  48. 1942The Glass KeyMan at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)
  49. 1942Holiday InnGuest at Inn (uncredited)
  50. 1942Fingers at the WindowPsychiatrist at Lecture (uncredited)
  51. 1942Kid Glove KillerClub Patron (uncredited)
  52. 1942Woman of the YearClayton's Secretary (uncredited)
  53. 1941Weekend for ThreeOld Field Inn Patron
  54. 1941They Died with Their Boots OnWell-Wisher (uncredited)
  55. 1941Ride 'Em CowboyRodeo Spectator (uncredited)
  56. 1941I Wake Up ScreamingNightclub patron (uncredited)
  57. 1941Nothing but the TruthOffice Staff Member (uncredited)
  58. 1941Our WifeConcert Attendee (uncredited)
  59. 1941Hold That GhostMaitre d' (uncredited)
  60. 1941Gangs Inc.Frankie Bailey, Key Witness (uncredited)
  61. 1941Million Dollar BabyClub Patron (uncredited)
  62. 1941Penny To the RescuePoker Pal
  63. 1940Kitty FoyleAmerican Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
  64. 1940No, No, NanetteBirthday Party Guest
  65. 1940The LetterParty Guest (uncredited)
  66. 1940One Night in the TropicsCroupier (uncredited)
  67. 1940Third Finger, Left HandNight Club Patron
  68. 1940Hired WifePhyllis's Friend (uncredited)
  69. 1940Millionaires in PrisonReporter (uncredited)
  70. 1940I Take This OathBurly
  71. 1940Charlie Chan in PanamaNightclub / Dance Extra
  72. 1940He Married His WifeNightclub Patron
  73. 1940Remember the NightCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  74. 1940Mexican SpitfireRoulette Croupier (uncredited)
  75. 1939Another Thin ManWest Indies Club Patron (uncredited)
  76. 1939The Roaring TwentiesNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  77. 1939The Housekeeper's DaughterMug
  78. 1939Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonSenate Clerk (uncredited)
  79. 1939The Day the Bookies WeptMajor 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
  80. 1939They Shall Have MusicMan in Concert Audience (uncredited)
  81. 1939Mr. Moto Takes a VacationGangster (uncredited)
  82. 1939Good Girls Go to ParisParty Guest (uncredited)
  83. 1939Charlie Chan in RenoMan in Line-Up
  84. 1939Rose of Washington SquareMan in Box at Wintergarden (uncredited)
  85. 1939The Story of Vernon and Irene CastleStockbroker
  86. 1938Going PlacesParty Guest / Racetrack Spectator
  87. 1938Trade WindsRoger (Uncredited)
  88. 1938Sunset Murder CaseAl (Uncredited)
  89. 1938Straight, Place and ShowCountry Club Patron
  90. 1938The Affairs of AnnabelMan in Webb's Office (uncredited)
  91. 1938Smashing the RacketsCourt Clerk
  92. 1938Cowboy from BrooklynMan with Radio Station Manager
  93. 1938The Young in HeartParty Guest (uncredited)
  94. 1938JosetteNightclub Table Extra (uncredited)
  95. 1938In Old ChicagoCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  96. 1938A Slight Case of MurderPartygoer (uncredited)
  97. 1937Bulldog Drummond's RevengeSmith Tredgold
  98. 1937Blossoms On BroadwayHotel Guest (uncredited)
  99. 1937Portia on TrialPortia's Co-Counsel
  100. 1937Fight for Your LadyReporter (uncredited)
  101. 1937Love Takes FlightEddie
  102. 1937There Goes the GroomExtra at Class Reunion (uncredited)
  103. 1937The Great GambiniTraveling Salesman
  104. 1937Charlie Chan at the OlympicsZaraka Henchman
  105. 1936Early to BedCraig
  106. 1936Show Boat
  107. 1936Champagne CharlieMr. Walden
  108. 1936Follow the FleetDavid Sullivan
  109. 1935White LiesCourt Bailiff (uncredited)
  110. 1935Broadway HostessMan in Gambling House (uncredited)
  111. 1935Life Hesitates at 40Harold
  112. 1935Hot MoneyThe Thief
  113. 1935Thunder in the NightParty Guest
  114. 1935Two for TonightDance Extra (uncredited)
  115. 1935Slightly StaticMember of Stock Company (uncredited)
  116. 1935Here Comes the BandAudience Member (uncredited)
  117. 1935Atlantic AdventureShip Passenger
  118. 1935Hot TipRacetrack Spectator
  119. 1935Woman WantedCasino Manager in Nightclub (uncredited)
  120. 1935Don't Bet on BlondesMan with Doc at Foyot's Bar (Uncredited)