Otto Hoffman

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Characters played by Otto Hoffman

Retiring Cemetery Caretaker (uncredited) — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

Uncredited graveyard worker transitioning roles.

Frederick Fischr — The Kaiser's Shadow (1918)

A professor and a key cog in the German spy network. His residence serves as the primary hideout for the abduction and interrogation. He oversees the agents' initial failed search for the rifle plans before the undercover operatives are reprimanded.

Andrew McBride — Ridin' Wild (1922)

Andrew McBride is an older man who holds mortgages on nearly everyone in town. He is found murdered, and his death leads to Cyril's father being arrested as a suspect because he was the last person seen with him. The mystery of McBride's killer is ultimately settled in the desert.

Sam Sterling — Red River Robin Hood (1942)

The newspaper editor who informs Jim and Ike about Yager's court victory and Chet's imprisonment. His editorials criticize Yager, whose men disrupt the newspaper office. Sam questions the authenticity of the land grant, examines the document Jim brings him, and works alongside Carol as they face Yager's threats.

Storekeeper Ed Stoke — Lucky Cisco Kid (1940)

Local merchant supplying goods to the frontier community.

Judson — This Woman (1924)

Judson is the butler who discovers Carol's jail release and steals a necklace, seeking to force her to help him. Bobby comes to Carol's rescue, learns the truth, and keeps silent. The plot summary does not otherwise identify Judson or explain his relationship to the household.

Soapy Marks — The Terror (1928)

Soapy Marks is one of the robbery gang's former accomplices and has completed a prison sentence while the ringleader remains missing. Disguised as a woman among the Monkshall guests, he is stabbed during the séance and later identified from the body. His corpse becomes bait in Fane's trap for the killer.

Coroner — Secrets of the Night (1924)

The coroner investigates Robert Andrews's apparent killing alongside the police. He observes that practically everyone present has a motive and asks whether anyone in the group lacked a reason to kill Andrews, highlighting the many competing suspicions. The investigation remains in turmoil until Andrews is discovered to be alive.

Horace Ebberly — One Stolen Night (1923)

Diantha's father. Travels with his family to the desert city for the arranged wedding. He is present during the train delay and Diantha's temporary separation from the group.

John Clary — A Nine O'Clock Town (1918)

John Clary is David Clary's crusty old father and the owner of the declining family store. He allows the business to run downhill, but later sends for David when the Emporium needs to be rejuvenated. His decision brings David back from the city and starts the effort to restore the store's fortunes.

Fleet — The Siren (1927)

Glenna Marsh's butler, Fleet assists Cole Norwood in his card-cheating scheme and later rescues him from the burning lodge, despite his severe injuries. After Norwood adopts the identity of Felipe Vincenti, Fleet falsely tells the police that Glenna killed him, but Peter Dane eventually forces him to confess the lie.

Pop Marlow — Rinty of the Desert (1928)

Pop Marlow is June's grandfather and the proprietor of a dime museum. He grows suspicious of Mike Doyle and fires him, then mysteriously vanishes and is held captive by Doyle's gang. Pop escapes and reaches the police station just in time to save Rinty from an unjust death sentence, before reuniting with June and Pat.

Career Overview

Otto Hoffman has 148 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Mummy with 1 titles. Signature works include Hello Trouble, Gas, Oil and Water, Whatever She Wants. 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
148
Birth Date
1879-05-01
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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