Brooks Benedict

Biography

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.

Known for

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975 ⭐ 6.3

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Houseboat

1958 ⭐ 6.4

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Painting the Clouds with Sunshine

1951 ⭐ 6.0

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Strangers on a Train

1951 ⭐ 7.7

Career timeline

1975

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Self (archive footage) · 1975

⭐ 6.3

1958

Houseboat

Pitchman (uncredited) · 1958

⭐ 6.4

1952

A Girl in Every Port

The Friend · 1952

⭐ 5.2

The Las Vegas Story

Stickman Dealer (uncredited) · 1952

⭐ 6.0

1951

Painting the Clouds with Sunshine

Casino Manager (uncredited) · 1951

⭐ 6.0

The People Against O'Hara

Gambler (uncredited) · 1951

⭐ 5.7

Rhubarb

Dill's Lawyer #1 (uncredited) · 1951

⭐ 5.8

1948

Wallflower

1948

⭐ 6.6

The Miracle of the Bells

Drunken Man · 1948

⭐ 6.1

1947

I Walk Alone

Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · 1947

⭐ 6.6

Out of the Past Notable

Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (unc · 1947

⭐ 7.7

The Unsuspected

Party Guest (uncredited) · 1947

⭐ 6.7

1946

It's a Wonderful Life Notable

Military Officer in Montage (u · 1946

⭐ 8.3

The Razor's Edge

Party Guest (uncredited) · 1946

⭐ 6.9

The Killers Notable

Party Guest (uncredited) · 1946

⭐ 7.4

1945

Over 21

Man in Gow's Outer Office (unc · 1945

⭐ 6.7

1944

Together Again

Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · 1944

⭐ 5.5

I Accuse My Parents

Pedestrian (uncredited) · 1944

⭐ 2.9

Phantom Lady

Theatre Party Guest (uncredite · 1944

⭐ 7.0

1943

The Gang's All Here

Club New Yorker Patron (uncred · 1943

⭐ 5.9

The Dancing Masters

Sidewalk Barker (uncredited) · 1943

⭐ 6.3

Crazy House

Photographer · 1943

⭐ 6.0

1942

I Married a Witch

Country Club Guest (uncredited · 1942

⭐ 6.9

Now, Voyager Notable

Party Guest (uncredited) · 1942

⭐ 7.4

My Sister Eileen

Taxicab Driver (uncredited) · 1942

⭐ 6.8

1941

Weekend for Three

Old Field Inn Patron · 1941

⭐ 6.8

They Died with Their Boots On

Well-Wisher (uncredited) · 1941

⭐ 6.7

Ride 'Em Cowboy

Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) · 1941

⭐ 6.0

1940

Kitty Foyle

American Speakeasy Patron (unc · 1940

⭐ 6.6

No, No, Nanette

Birthday Party Guest · 1940

⭐ 6.2

The Letter Notable

Party Guest (uncredited) · 1940

⭐ 7.3

1939

Another Thin Man Notable

West Indies Club Patron (uncre · 1939

⭐ 7.1

The Roaring Twenties Notable

Nightclub Patron (uncredited) · 1939

⭐ 7.5

The Housekeeper's Daughter

Mug · 1939

⭐ 4.6

1938

Going Places

Party Guest / Racetrack Specta · 1938

⭐ 6.6

Trade Winds

Roger (Uncredited) · 1938

⭐ 6.4

Sunset Murder Case

Al (Uncredited) · 1938

⭐ 3.7

1937

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge

Smith Tredgold · 1937

⭐ 6.0

Blossoms On Broadway

Hotel Guest (uncredited) · 1937

⭐ 4.8

Portia on Trial

Portia's Co-Counsel · 1937

⭐ 5.9

1936

Early to Bed Notable

Craig · 1936

⭐ 8.0

Show Boat

1936

⭐ 6.7

Champagne Charlie

Mr. Walden · 1936

⭐ 5.4

1935

White Lies Notable

Court Bailiff (uncredited) · 1935

⭐ 7.5

Broadway Hostess

Man in Gambling House (uncredi · 1935

⭐ 6.0

Hot Money Notable

The Thief · 1935

⭐ 10.0

1934

The Gay Bride

Wedding guest (uncredited) · 1934

⭐ 6.0

365 Nights in Hollywood Notable

Dancing Boy (uncredited) · 1934

⭐ 9.0

The Richest Girl in the World

Party Guest (uncredited) · 1934

⭐ 5.8

1933

Sons of the Desert Notable

A Son of the Desert (uncredite · 1933

⭐ 7.1

Lady Killer

Charlie, the Fence (uncredited · 1933

⭐ 6.9

Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men Notable

Hiring Clerk (uncredited) · 1933

⭐ 7.8

Frequently appears with

Laverne Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Maxene Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Patty Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Self (archive footage)

Warner Baxter

Self (archive footage)

Cary Grant

Tom Winters

Sophia Loren

Cinzia Zaccardi

Martha Hyer

Carolyn Gibson

Harry Guardino

Angelo Donatello

Eduardo Ciannelli

Arturo Zaccardi

Full filmography

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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975 ⭐ 6.3

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Houseboat

1958 ⭐ 6.4

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A Girl in Every Port

1952 ⭐ 5.2

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The Las Vegas Story

1952 ⭐ 6.0

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Painting the Clouds with Sunshine

1951 ⭐ 6.0

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The People Against O'Hara

1951 ⭐ 5.7

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Rhubarb

1951 ⭐ 5.8

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Strangers on a Train

1951 ⭐ 7.7

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Wallflower

1948 ⭐ 6.6

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The Miracle of the Bells

1948 ⭐ 6.1

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I Walk Alone

1947 ⭐ 6.6

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Out of the Past

1947 ⭐ 7.7

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The Unsuspected

1947 ⭐ 6.7

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Lured

1947 ⭐ 6.3

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They Won't Believe Me

1947 ⭐ 6.6

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The Unfaithful

1947 ⭐ 5.9

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Killer at Large

1947 ⭐ 9.0

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Possessed

1947 ⭐ 6.9

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Fun on a Weekend

1947 ⭐ 7.2

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Three on a Ticket

1947 ⭐ 6.0