Sid Caesar

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Characters played by Sid Caesar

Coach Calhoun — Grease (1978)

Athletic coach training students for sports at Rydell.

Melville Crump — It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)

A dentist on a second honeymoon with Monica Crump who becomes caught up in the treasure race. He charters a rickety biplane, reaches Santa Rosita first, and is trapped with Monica in a hardware-store basement. They use dynamite to escape and hire a cab to continue toward the park.

Coach Vince Calhoun — Grease 2 (1982)

Athletic coach overseeing sports in Grease 2.

Mr. Ellis — Vegas Vacation (1997)

Vegas casino patron interacting with Clark.

Fisherman #2 — Cannonball Run II (1984)

Minor participant in Cannonball Run II, involved in roadside encounters.

Studio Chief — Silent Movie (1976)

Head of Big Picture Studios who initially rejects the silent movie idea but is convinced when stars are recruited. He is later hospitalized, and ultimately celebrates with the team when the film saves the studio.

Barney — Airport 1975 (1974)

Airport ground crew assisting with emergency protocols.

Chief Caveman — History of the World: Part I (1981)

A caveman portrayed by Sid Caesar who participates in depicting early human milestones such as inventing fire, creating the first art and music, and establishing primitive social customs like marriage and funerals.

Papa Tognetti — The Great Mom Swap (1995)

Grace's elderly grandfather living with her family. He initially appears missing, prompting Karen to join a search, but it turns out he simply moved to a retirement village. Karen forms a close bond with him during the swap.

Ben Powell — The Spirit Is Willing (1967)

Father who rents a haunted New England house by the sea with his wife. He initially disbelieves in poltergeists and wrongly suspects his son for the strange and increasingly destructive occurrences.

Wizard / Mince Pie U.N. Krust / Narrator (voice) — Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz (1980)

The Wizard takes Aunt Em's mince pie and creates a green, turkey-shaped balloon for a Thanksgiving parade. After the balloon carries Dorothy and Toto to Oz, Dorothy's pie comes to life as U.N. Krust, who speaks with a different accent each time. The plot provides no specific action for the narrator.

Sammy Weaver — The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)

One of the soldiers who survived after David fell on a grenade, Sammy is an aspiring comedian whose performance Janet witnesses in a nightclub vision. After his stand-up routine, he thanks her for giving him the opportunity to lift the spirits of his audience. His encounter helps Janet reflect on David's hopes and her own past choices.

Career Overview

Sid Caesar has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1946. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Grease with 2 titles. Signature works include It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Lunch, Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet. 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
81
Birth Date
1922-09-08 00:00:00
Birth Place
Yonkers, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q555226), public domain (CC0).