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Edward Brophy

Bio: Edward Brophy was an American character actor, voice artist, and comedian. Small of build, balding, and raucous-voiced, he frequently portrayed dumb cops and gangsters, both serious and comic
Born: Tue, Feb 26 1895
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, May 27 1960
Edward Brophy is 65 years old
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Poster of The Slowest Gun in the West
The Slowest Gun in the West
Edward Brophy was 65 in The Slowest Gun in the West as 'The Bartender'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1960
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
Edward Brophy was 63 in The Last Hurrah as 'Ditto Boland'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958
Poster of Bundle of Joy
Bundle of Joy
Edward Brophy was 61 in Bundle of Joy as 'Dance Contest Judge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1956
Poster of Pier 23
Pier 23
Edward Brophy was 56 in Pier 23 as 'Prof. Shicker'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1951
Poster of Roaring City
Roaring City
Edward Brophy was 56 in Roaring City as ''Professor' Fredrick Simpson Schicka'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1951
Poster of Danger Zone
Danger Zone
Edward Brophy was 56 in Danger Zone as 'Prof. Frederick Simpson Schicker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1951
Poster of Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
Edward Brophy was 54 in Arson, Inc. as 'Pete Purdy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1949
Poster of The Price of Freedom
The Price of Freedom
Edward Brophy was 54 in The Price of Freedom as 'Man in restaurant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1949
Poster of It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
Edward Brophy was 52 in It Happened on Fifth Avenue as 'Gates Patrolman Cecil Felton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1947
Poster of Renegade Girl
Renegade Girl
Edward Brophy was 51 in Renegade Girl as 'Bob Crandall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1946
Poster of The Falcon's Adventure
The Falcon's Adventure
Edward Brophy was 51 in The Falcon's Adventure as 'Goldie Locke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1946
Poster of Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Sweetheart of Sigma Chi
Edward Brophy was 51 in Sweetheart of Sigma Chi as 'Arty'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1946
Poster of Swing Parade of 1946
Swing Parade of 1946
Edward Brophy was 51 in Swing Parade of 1946 as 'Moose'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 19 1946
Poster of Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
Edward Brophy was 50 in Girl on the Spot as 'Fingers Foley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1946
Poster of The Falcon in San Francisco
The Falcon in San Francisco
Edward Brophy was 50 in The Falcon in San Francisco as 'Goldie Locke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1945
Poster of Penthouse Rhythm
Penthouse Rhythm
Edward Brophy was 50 in Penthouse Rhythm as 'Bailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of Wonder Man
Wonder Man
Edward Brophy was 50 in Wonder Man as 'Torso'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1945
Poster of I'll Remember April
I'll Remember April
Edward Brophy was 50 in I'll Remember April as 'Shadow'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1945
Poster of See My Lawyer
See My Lawyer
Edward Brophy was 50 in See My Lawyer as 'Otis Fillmore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1945
Poster of The Thin Man Goes Home
The Thin Man Goes Home
Edward Brophy was 49 in The Thin Man Goes Home as 'Brogan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1944
Poster of A Night of Adventure
A Night of Adventure
Edward Brophy was 49 in A Night of Adventure as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1944
Poster of It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
Edward Brophy was 49 in It Happened Tomorrow as 'Jake Shomberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of Cover Girl
Cover Girl
Edward Brophy was 49 in Cover Girl as 'Joe - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1944
Poster of A Scream in the Dark
A Scream in the Dark
Edward Brophy was 48 in A Scream in the Dark as 'Eddie Tough'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1943
Poster of Destroyer
Destroyer
Edward Brophy was 48 in Destroyer as 'Engineer Casey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943
Poster of Air Force
Air Force
Edward Brophy was 48 in Air Force as 'Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of Lady Bodyguard
Lady Bodyguard
Edward Brophy was 47 in Lady Bodyguard as 'Harry Gargan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1943
Poster of Breakdowns of 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Edward Brophy was 47 in Breakdowns of 1942 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Madame Spy
Madame Spy
Edward Brophy was 47 in Madame Spy as 'Mike Reese'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942
Poster of Broadway
Broadway
Edward Brophy was 47 in Broadway as 'Porky'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of Larceny, Inc.
Larceny, Inc.
Edward Brophy was 47 in Larceny, Inc. as 'Weepy Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of All Through the Night
All Through the Night
Edward Brophy was 46 in All Through the Night as 'Joe Denning'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1942
Poster of Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky
Edward Brophy was 46 in Steel Against the Sky as 'Pete Evans'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1941
Poster of Dumbo
Dumbo
Edward Brophy was 46 in Dumbo as 'Timothy Q. Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of The Gay Falcon
The Gay Falcon
Edward Brophy was 46 in The Gay Falcon as 'Detective Bates'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of Buy Me That Town
Buy Me That Town
Edward Brophy was 46 in Buy Me That Town as 'Ziggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Edward Brophy was 46 in Nine Lives Are Not Enough as 'Officer Slattery'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1941
Poster of A Dangerous Game
A Dangerous Game
Edward Brophy was 46 in A Dangerous Game as 'Bugsy (misspelled Bugs in on-screen credits)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1941
Poster of The Bride Came C.O.D.
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Edward Brophy was 46 in The Bride Came C.O.D. as 'Hinkle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of Thieves Fall Out
Thieves Fall Out
Edward Brophy was 46 in Thieves Fall Out as 'Rork'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1941
Poster of Sleepers West
Sleepers West
Edward Brophy was 46 in Sleepers West as 'George Trautwein'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941
Poster of The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman
Edward Brophy was 45 in The Invisible Woman as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1940
Poster of Sandy Gets Her Man
Sandy Gets Her Man
Edward Brophy was 45 in Sandy Gets Her Man as 'Fireman Junior'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940
Poster of Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance
Edward Brophy was 45 in Dance, Girl, Dance as 'Dwarfie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of The Great Profile
The Great Profile
Edward Brophy was 45 in The Great Profile as 'Sylvester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves
Edward Brophy was 45 in Golden Gloves as 'Potsy Brill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1940
Poster of Alias the Deacon
Alias the Deacon
Edward Brophy was 45 in Alias the Deacon as 'Stuffy'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1940
Poster of Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance
Edward Brophy was 44 in Calling Philo Vance as 'Ryan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1940
Poster of The Big Guy
The Big Guy
Edward Brophy was 44 in The Big Guy as 'Dippy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of The Amazing Mr. Williams
The Amazing Mr. Williams
Edward Brophy was 44 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Buck Moseby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939
Poster of Kid Nightingale
Kid Nightingale
Edward Brophy was 44 in Kid Nightingale as 'Mike Jordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1939
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Edward Brophy was 44 in Golden Boy as 'Roxy Lewis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1939
Poster of The Kid from Kokomo
The Kid from Kokomo
Edward Brophy was 44 in The Kid from Kokomo as 'Eddie Black'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1939
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
Edward Brophy was 44 in For Love or Money as 'Sleeper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1939
Poster of Society Lawyer
Society Lawyer
Edward Brophy was 44 in Society Lawyer as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 1939
Poster of Pardon Our Nerve
Pardon Our Nerve
Edward Brophy was 43 in Pardon Our Nerve as 'Nosey Nelson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1939
Poster of You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
Edward Brophy was 43 in You Can't Cheat an Honest Man as 'Corbett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1939
Poster of Gambling Ship
Gambling Ship
Edward Brophy was 43 in Gambling Ship as 'Cuthbert Innocent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1938
Poster of Vacation from Love
Vacation from Love
Edward Brophy was 43 in Vacation from Love as 'Barney Keenan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1938
Poster of Come On, Leathernecks!
Come On, Leathernecks!
Edward Brophy was 43 in Come On, Leathernecks! as 'Max 'Curly' Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1938
Poster of Passport Husband
Passport Husband
Edward Brophy was 43 in Passport Husband as 'Spike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1938
Poster of Gold Diggers in Paris
Gold Diggers in Paris
Edward Brophy was 43 in Gold Diggers in Paris as 'Mike Coogan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1938
Poster of Hold That Kiss
Hold That Kiss
Edward Brophy was 43 in Hold That Kiss as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Romance on the Run
Romance on the Run
Edward Brophy was 43 in Romance on the Run as 'Whitey Whitehouse'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1938
Poster of A Slight Case of Murder
A Slight Case of Murder
Edward Brophy was 43 in A Slight Case of Murder as 'Lefty'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1938
Poster of Blossoms On Broadway
Blossoms On Broadway
Edward Brophy was 42 in Blossoms On Broadway as 'Prussic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of The Last Gangster
The Last Gangster
Edward Brophy was 42 in The Last Gangster as 'Fats Garvey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1937
Poster of The Girl Said No
The Girl Said No
Edward Brophy was 42 in The Girl Said No as 'Pick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1937
Poster of Trapped by G-Men
Trapped by G-Men
Edward Brophy was 42 in Trapped by G-Men as 'Lefty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1937
Poster of Varsity Show
Varsity Show
Edward Brophy was 42 in Varsity Show as 'Mike Barclay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1937
Poster of The Great Gambini
The Great Gambini
Edward Brophy was 42 in The Great Gambini as 'Butch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1937
Poster of The Hit Parade
The Hit Parade
Edward Brophy was 42 in The Hit Parade as 'Mulrooney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1937
Poster of The Soldier and the Lady
The Soldier and the Lady
Edward Brophy was 42 in The Soldier and the Lady as 'Packer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1937
Poster of Jim Hanvey, Detective
Jim Hanvey, Detective
Edward Brophy was 42 in Jim Hanvey, Detective as 'Romo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1937
Poster of Oh, Doctor
Oh, Doctor
Edward Brophy was 42 in Oh, Doctor as 'Meg Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1937
Poster of Career Woman
Career Woman
Edward Brophy was 41 in Career Woman as 'Doc Curley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1936
Poster of Great Guy
Great Guy
Edward Brophy was 41 in Great Guy as 'Pete Reilly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of Hideaway Girl
Hideaway Girl
Edward Brophy was 41 in Hideaway Girl as 'Bugs Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1936
Poster of Mister Cinderella
Mister Cinderella
Edward Brophy was 41 in Mister Cinderella as 'Detective McNutt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1936
Poster of All American Chump
All American Chump
Edward Brophy was 41 in All American Chump as 'Pudgy Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1936
Poster of Wedding Present
Wedding Present
Edward Brophy was 41 in Wedding Present as 'Squinty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Kelly the Second
Kelly the Second
Edward Brophy was 41 in Kelly the Second as 'Ike Arnold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1936
Poster of Spendthrift
Spendthrift
Edward Brophy was 41 in Spendthrift as 'Bill McGuire'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1936
Poster of The Case Against Mrs. Ames
The Case Against Mrs. Ames
Edward Brophy was 41 in The Case Against Mrs. Ames as 'Sid'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1936
Poster of Woman Trap
Woman Trap
Edward Brophy was 41 in Woman Trap as 'George Meade (as Ed Brophy)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1936
Poster of Here Comes Trouble
Here Comes Trouble
Edward Brophy was 40 in Here Comes Trouble as 'Crowley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1936
Poster of Strike Me Pink
Strike Me Pink
Edward Brophy was 40 in Strike Me Pink as 'Killer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1936
Poster of Show Them No Mercy!
Show Them No Mercy!
Edward Brophy was 40 in Show Them No Mercy! as 'Buzz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1935
Poster of Remember Last Night?
Remember Last Night?
Edward Brophy was 40 in Remember Last Night? as 'Maxie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1935
Poster of $1,000 a Minute
$1,000 a Minute
Edward Brophy was 40 in $1,000 a Minute as 'Benny Dolan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of I Live My Life
I Live My Life
Edward Brophy was 40 in I Live My Life as 'Pete (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1935
Poster of China Seas
China Seas
Edward Brophy was 40 in China Seas as 'Wilbur Timmons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of She Gets Her Man
She Gets Her Man
Edward Brophy was 40 in She Gets Her Man as 'Flash'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1935
Poster of Mad Love
Mad Love
Edward Brophy was 40 in Mad Love as 'Rollo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1935
Poster of People Will Talk
People Will Talk
Edward Brophy was 40 in People Will Talk as 'Pete Ranse'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1935
Poster of Naughty Marietta
Naughty Marietta
Edward Brophy was 40 in Naughty Marietta as 'Zeke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1935
Poster of The Whole Town's Talking
The Whole Town's Talking
Edward Brophy was 39 in The Whole Town's Talking as ''Slugs' Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt
Edward Brophy was 39 in Shadow of Doubt as 'Wilcox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1935
Poster of Sequoia
Sequoia
Edward Brophy was 39 in Sequoia as 'Forest Ranger Pete (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1935
Poster of I'll Fix It
I'll Fix It
Edward Brophy was 39 in I'll Fix It as 'Tilly Tilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1934
Poster of Evelyn Prentice
Evelyn Prentice
Edward Brophy was 39 in Evelyn Prentice as 'Eddie Delaney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of Death on the Diamond
Death on the Diamond
Edward Brophy was 39 in Death on the Diamond as 'Grogan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1934
Poster of Hide-Out
Hide-Out
Edward Brophy was 39 in Hide-Out as 'Det. Britt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1934
Poster of Paris Interlude
Paris Interlude
Edward Brophy was 39 in Paris Interlude as 'Ham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1934
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Edward Brophy was 39 in The Thin Man as 'Joe Morelli'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1934
Poster of The Poor Rich
The Poor Rich
Edward Brophy was 38 in The Poor Rich as 'Flannigan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1934
Poster of Hello Pop
Hello Pop
Edward Brophy was 38 in Hello Pop as 'Brophy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1933
Poster of Broadway to Hollywood
Broadway to Hollywood
Edward Brophy was 38 in Broadway to Hollywood as 'Joe Mannion'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of Beer and Pretzels
Beer and Pretzels
Edward Brophy was 38 in Beer and Pretzels as 'Theater Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1933
Poster of What! No Beer?
What! No Beer?
Edward Brophy was 37 in What! No Beer? as 'Spike Moran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1933
Poster of Flesh
Flesh
Edward Brophy was 37 in Flesh as 'Dolan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1932
Poster of Prosperity
Prosperity
Edward Brophy was 37 in Prosperity as 'Ice Cream Salesman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of Speak Easily
Speak Easily
Edward Brophy was 37 in Speak Easily as 'Reno'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1932
Poster of Skyscraper Souls
Skyscraper Souls
Edward Brophy was 37 in Skyscraper Souls as 'Man in Elevator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1932
Poster of The Beast of the City
The Beast of the City
Edward Brophy was 36 in The Beast of the City as 'Police Dispatcher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1932
Poster of The Passionate Plumber
The Passionate Plumber
Edward Brophy was 36 in The Passionate Plumber as 'Man Outside Beauty Parlor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1932
Poster of Freaks
Freaks
Edward Brophy was 36 in Freaks as 'Rollo Brother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1932
Poster of The Champ
The Champ
Edward Brophy was 36 in The Champ as 'Tim'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1931
Poster of A Dangerous Affair
A Dangerous Affair
Edward Brophy was 36 in A Dangerous Affair as 'Nelson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 1931
Poster of Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood
Edward Brophy was 36 in Sporting Blood as 'Newsreel Cameraman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1931
Poster of A Free Soul
A Free Soul
Edward Brophy was 36 in A Free Soul as 'Slouch (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1931
Poster of Parlor, Bedroom and Bath
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath
Edward Brophy was 36 in Parlor, Bedroom and Bath as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1931
Poster of Paid
Paid
Edward Brophy was 35 in Paid as 'Burglar (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1930
Poster of Remote Control
Remote Control
Edward Brophy was 35 in Remote Control as 'Al'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1930
Poster of Those Three French Girls
Those Three French Girls
Edward Brophy was 35 in Those Three French Girls as 'Yank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Doughboys
Doughboys
Edward Brophy was 35 in Doughboys as 'Sgt. Brophy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1930
Poster of Our Blushing Brides
Our Blushing Brides
Edward Brophy was 35 in Our Blushing Brides as 'Joe Munsey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1930
Poster of Estrellados
Estrellados
Edward Brophy was 35 in Estrellados as 'Assistant Director (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1930
Poster of The Cameraman
The Cameraman
Edward Brophy was 33 in The Cameraman as 'Man in Bathhouse Stall with Buster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 10 1928
Poster of West Point
West Point
Edward Brophy was 32 in West Point as 'Team Manager (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1928
Poster of Spring Fever
Spring Fever
Edward Brophy was 32 in Spring Fever as 'Golf Game Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1927
Poster of The Sign on the Door
The Sign on the Door
Edward Brophy was 26 in The Sign on the Door as 'Newspaper Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1921
Poster of Yes or No
Yes or No
Edward Brophy was 25 in Yes or No as 'Tom Martin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 1920

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Edward Brophy was 59+ in The Millionaire as 'Preliminary Feeney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Edward Brophy was 57+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952