Edward Brophy

Edward Brophy

  • Birthday: 2/26/1895
  • Deathday: 5/27/1960
  • Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Edward S. Brophy, Ed Brophy, Eddie Brophy, Edward Santree Brophy

Biography

Edward Brophy was an American character actor, voice artist, and comedian. Small of build, balding, and raucous-voiced, he frequently portrayed dumb cops and gangsters, both serious and comic. He is best remembered for his roles in the Falcon film series and for voicing Timothy Q. Mouse in Dumbo. His screen debut was in Yes or No. He appeared in The Champ, Freaks, The Thin Man, The Thin Man Goes Home (1944). He also made several appearances in the films of director John Ford.

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The Thin Man
Release date: 5/25/1934

The Thin Man

Role(s): Joe Morelli

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It Happened Tomorrow
Release date: 3/31/1944

It Happened Tomorrow

Role(s): Jake Shomberg

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Dumbo
Release date: 10/31/1941

Dumbo

Role(s): Timothy Q. Mouse (voice)

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The Cameraman
Release date: 9/10/1928

The Cameraman

Role(s): Man in Bathhouse Stall with Buster (uncredited)

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A Slight Case of Murder
Release date: 2/26/1938

A Slight Case of Murder

Role(s): Lefty

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