Bert Roach

Bert Roach Profile Photo

Characters played by Bert Roach

Crying Man at Party (uncredited) — The Thin Man (1934)

Emotional attendee at social event. Provides atmospheric detail.

Paul — Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932)

Paul is one of the friends who accompanies Pierre Dupin and Mlle. Camille L'Espanaye to Dr. Mirakle’s sideshow. His known role is limited to this visit, where he is part of the social group exposed to the unsettling exhibition and the doctor’s dangerous interest in Camille.

Robert T. MacChesney (uncredited) — Hellzapoppin' (1941)

Uncredited background character

Athos — The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)

One of the three musketeers captured during the tax dispute. He joins the rescue mission to free Philippe and imprison Louis, ultimately dying heroically during the final carriage chase alongside his comrades.

Cookie (uncredited) — Another Thin Man (1939)

Local resident or associate.

Hotel Clerk (uncredited) — Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939)

Uncredited background character with minor narrative function.

Mike Brody — The Last Warning (1928)

Mike is the stage manager for the revived production and reportedly receives a telegram warning him to abandon the play, supposedly signed by John Woodford. He is ultimately revealed as the masked assailant who caused Woodford's death by electrocution and staged the hauntings to keep the theater from being used.

Crandall (uncredited) — Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947)

Civilian in a brief scene.

Bartender (uncredited) — Fast and Furious (1939)

A bartender serving patrons in a social setting connected to the pageant community.

Bobo Harmsworth — The Millionaire (1921)

A prominent supporting character, likely serving as the protagonist's foil or comedic relief, consistent with the actor's typical roles.

Mr. Jesse — Young Nowheres (1929)

A kind resident of the apartment building who has always looked out for Binky. After the case against Binky and Annie is dismissed, he steps forward to take responsibility for both of them and promises to help them find a better path, offering the young couple hope for the future.

Gus Sascher — Viennese Nights (1930)

Sascher is one of Stirner and von Renner's close friends. After Stirner is heartbroken over Elsa's choice to marry von Renner, Sascher travels with Stirner to the United States. The summary does not describe further actions or clarify his role in the later events.

Career Overview

Bert Roach has 160 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Thin Man Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Crowd, Harem Follies. 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
160
Birth Date
1891-08-20
Birth Place
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q2899205), public domain (CC0).