Biography
Brooks Benedict (born Harold J. Mann, February 6, 1896 – January 1, 1968) was an American actor of the silent and sound film era, where he played supporting and utility roles in over 300 films, mostly uncredited.
Acted in 176
1950s
- 1958
- 1952
A Girl in Every Port
The Friend
The Las Vegas Story
Stickman Dealer (uncredited)
- 1951
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine
Casino Manager (uncredited)
The People Against O'Hara
Gambler (uncredited)
Rhubarb
Dill's Lawyer #1 (uncredited)
1940s
- 1948
Wallflower
Movie
The Miracle of the Bells
Drunken Man
- 1947
The Unfaithful
Party Guest
Killer at Large
Croupier
Fun on a Weekend
Gambling House Bouncer (uncredited)
Three on a Ticket
Jim Lacy
Suddenly It's Spring
Nightclub Patron
Johnny O'Clock
Card Player
- 1946
Holiday in Mexico
Dance Extra
Murder in the Music Hall
Joe
Meet Me on Broadway
Backstage Extra (uncredited)
- 1945
Over 21
Man in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
- 1944
Together Again
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
This Is the Life
Headwaiter (uncredited)
Phantom Lady
Theatre Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1943
The Gang's All Here
Club New Yorker Patron (uncredited)
The Dancing Masters
Sidewalk Barker (uncredited)
Crazy House
Photographer
Let's Face It
Night Club Patron (uncredited), Night Club Patron
So This Is Washington
First Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Constant Nymph
Party Guest
Crash Dive
Angry Man at Hotel Registration Desk
Slightly Dangerous
Man in Lobby (uncredited)
The Hard Way
Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)
- 1942
My Sister Eileen
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
The Glass Key
Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)
Fingers at the Window
Psychiatrist at Lecture (uncredited)
Kid Glove Killer
Club Patron (uncredited)
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
Woman of the Year
Clayton's Secretary (uncredited)
- 1941
Weekend for Three
Old Field Inn Patron
I Wake Up Screaming
Nightclub patron (uncredited)
Nothing but the Truth
Office Staff Member (uncredited)
Gangs Inc.
Frankie Bailey, Key Witness (uncredited)
Million Dollar Baby
Club Patron (uncredited)
- 1940
Kitty Foyle
American Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
One Night in the Tropics
Croupier (uncredited)
Third Finger, Left Hand
Night Club Patron
Hired Wife
Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)
Millionaires in Prison
Reporter (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Panama
Nightclub / Dance Extra
He Married His Wife
Nightclub Patron
Mexican Spitfire
Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
1930s
- 1939
Another Thin Man
West Indies Club Patron (uncredited)
The Housekeeper's Daughter
Mug
The Day the Bookies Wept
Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
They Shall Have Music
Man in Concert Audience (uncredited)
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Gangster (uncredited)
Good Girls Go to Paris
Party Guest (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Reno
Man in Line-Up
Rose of Washington Square
Man in Box at Wintergarden (uncredited)
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Stockbroker
- 1938
Going Places
Party Guest / Racetrack Spectator
Trade Winds
Roger (Uncredited)
Sunset Murder Case
Al (Uncredited)
Straight, Place and Show
Country Club Patron
The Affairs of Annabel
Man in Webb's Office (uncredited)
Smashing the Rackets
Court Clerk
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Man with Radio Station Manager
Josette
Nightclub Table Extra (uncredited)
In Old Chicago
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- 1937
Blossoms On Broadway
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Portia on Trial
Portia's Co-Counsel
Fight for Your Lady
Reporter (uncredited)
Love Takes Flight
Eddie
There Goes the Groom
Extra at Class Reunion (uncredited)
The Great Gambini
Traveling Salesman
Charlie Chan at the Olympics
Zaraka Henchman
- 1936
Early to Bed
Craig
Show Boat
Movie
Champagne Charlie
Mr. Walden
Follow the Fleet
David Sullivan
- 1935
White Lies
Court Bailiff (uncredited)
Broadway Hostess
Man in Gambling House (uncredited)
Hot Money
The Thief
Thunder in the Night
Party Guest
Two for Tonight
Dance Extra (uncredited)
Slightly Static
Member of Stock Company (uncredited)
Here Comes the Band
Audience Member (uncredited)
Atlantic Adventure
Ship Passenger
Hot Tip
Racetrack Spectator
Woman Wanted
Casino Manager in Nightclub (uncredited)
Don't Bet on Blondes
Man with Doc at Foyot's Bar (Uncredited)
No More Ladies
Bar Owner Joe Williams (uncredited)
Public Hero Number 1
Bar Patron (uncredited)
'G' Men
Man (uncredited)
The Casino Murder Case
Casino Patron (uncredited)
Murder on a Honeymoon
Roswell T. Forrest
Buried Loot
Man in Getaway Car (uncredited)
- 1934
The Gay Bride
Wedding guest (uncredited)
365 Nights in Hollywood
Dancing Boy (uncredited)
The Richest Girl in the World
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Defense Rests
Charlie
Whom the Gods Destroy
Man in Nightmare
A Very Honorable Guy
Donny Detroit
Whirlpool
Reporter (uncredited)
- 1933
Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
Hiring Clerk (uncredited)
Cheating Blondes
Jim Carter
Gabriel Over the White House
White House Press Correspondent (uncredited)
Pick-up
Tony
No Other Woman
Chauffeur
- 1932
Fast Life
Henchman with Gun (uncredited)
What Price Hollywood?
Muto
Girl Crazy
George Mason
- 1931
Three Girls Lost
Airport Lothario (uncredited)
Gun Smoke
Spot Skee
- 1930
Derelict
McFall
One Night at Susie's
Mobster (Uncredited)
Recaptured Love
Pat
Street of Chance
Al Mastick
1920s
- 1929
The Trespasser
Reporter (uncredited)
The Sophomore
Dan Willis
Clear the Decks
Trumbull
Weary River
Jerry's Guest (uncredited)
- 1928
Moran of the Marines
Basil Worth
The Cowboy Kid
Trig Morgan
- 1927
Casey Jones
Roland Ayres
The Gorilla
Reporter
The Drop Kick
Ed Pemberton
Three's a Crowd
Minor Role (uncredited)
Backstage
Harry
White Flannels
Paul
Orchids and Ermine
Chauffeur
- 1926
The Strong Man
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
College Days
Kenneth Slade
Going the Limit
George Stanways
Ranson's Folly
Lt. Curtis
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
Taxi Driver
Why Girls Go Back Home
Crook in Badger Game
- 1925
His Master's Voice
Jack Fenton
- 1924
The Only Woman
First Officer
- 1923
Cupid's Fireman
Bill Evans
Appearances1
1970s
- 1975
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)