Rolfe Sedan

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Characters played by Rolfe Sedan

Hotel Manager — Ninotchka (1939)

The manager of the Paris hotel where the Soviet agents and Count Léon are staying. Minor supporting role facilitating the setting.

Waiter (uncredited) — The Thin Man (1934)

Service staff at social events where clues are exchanged.

Louis XIII — The Iron Mask (1929)

The King of France whose personal life and succession plans become the focal point of Cardinal Richelieu's political machinations and court intrigue.

Aviator (uncredited) — A Night at the Opera (1935)

Pilot participating in public aviation events.

Emile Aubel — The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

One of the people who invites Vernon and Irene to perform in Paris, offering them an opportunity to pursue their dancing there. His role in the summary is limited to making this invitation together with Papa Aubel, which helps set the couple's Paris venture in motion.

Man Who Wants to Hear 'Poison Ivy' — The Life of the Party (1930)

A customer visits the Broadway music shop while Flo and Dot are working there. Flo sings “Poison Ivy” for him, providing an example of the music-selling technique the boss wants the women to use. The summary identifies him only by his request for the song and gives no further role in the story.

Headwaiter in New York — Show Girl in Hollywood (1930)

A brief restaurant-service role in New York.

Stage Manager (uncredited) — Bromo and Juliet (1926)

The theatre's stage manager who is seen rehearsing with Madge, appearing to throttle her until Charley intervenes. He clarifies the situation as part of the rehearsal process.

Beauty Expert (uncredited) — On the Front Page (1926)

The second male beauty expert accompanying the countess. Like his counterpart, he is quickly shooed away by the private secretary and plays no further role in the unfolding scandal plot.

Hotel Clerk — City in Darkness (1939)

Hotel staff member encountered during the Parisian investigation.

Waiter — Mush and Milk (1933)

The waiter serves Cap and the children at the fancy French restaurant during their celebration. Cap orders food for everyone without knowing what the dishes are; when the meal turns out to be mush, he disgustedly throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is involved only in this restaurant episode.

Career Overview

Rolfe Sedan has 138 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include My Wife's an Angel, The Iron Mask, Is Marriage the Bunk?. 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
138
Birth Date
1896-01-20
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7360827), public domain (CC0).