Brooks Benedict

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Characters played by Brooks Benedict

Night Club Patron (uncredited) — The Thin Man (1934)

Attendee of social gatherings where clues are exchanged or suspects are observed.

The College Cad — The Freshman (1925)

The College Cad is a student who turns Harold Lamb into the target of a continuing practical joke, allowing Harold to believe he is popular while the school laughs at him. At the Fall Frolic, he behaves too forwardly toward Peggy, prompting Harold to knock him down and forcing Harold to confront the truth about his reputation.

Nightclub / Dance Extra — Charlie Chan in Panama (1940)

Extra in the Panama nightclub.

Zaraka Henchman — Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)

Thug working for Zaraka, involved in theft and intimidation tactics.

Roulette Croupier (uncredited) — Mexican Spitfire (1940)

Casino staff member in a gambling scene, adding local color.

Jim Lacy — Three on a Ticket (1947)

Associate or minor suspect providing alternative perspectives on the case.

Man in Line-Up — Charlie Chan in Reno (1939)

Suspect in the Reno lineup.

Casino Patron (uncredited) — The Casino Murder Case (1935)

Background gambler observing casino events.

Man in Webb's Office (uncredited) — The Affairs of Annabel (1938)

Office worker or secretary in the studio executive's department.

Al Mastick — Street of Chance (1930)

A gambler exposed by John for cheating at a floating crap game. His subsequent death serves as a grim example of John's ruthless enforcement of his 'no cheating' policy.

Smith Tredgold — Bulldog Drummond's Revenge (1937)

Civilian or associate encountered during the journey.

Gangster (uncredited) — Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939)

Criminal associate encountered during Moto's investigation.

Career Overview

Brooks Benedict has 178 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Buried Loot, The Freshman, The Cowboy Kid. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
178
Birth Date
1896-02-05
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q19866655), public domain (CC0).