Brooks Benedict
Acting
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.
Born: February 5, 1896
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Derelict
Two rival seamen fight for both a promotion to a captaincy in their shipping line and the attentions of a Havana saloon singer. Sparks fly as they both try to out do each other in obtaining what they know their opposite is after. In the end they will need to work together in order to save the day.
Fast Life
Two sailors (William Haines and Cliff Edwards) are leaving the US Navy after 10 years. In their spare time, one of them (Haines) invents a carburetor that should increase the speed that powered boats will run, but all they succeed in doing is sinking the Admiral's barge. After discharge, broke and out of work, they find work with a boat builder who wants the fastest race boat in the world. They design the boat, carburetor and the engine but lack of money and the foreclosure of the business hinders their efforts to prove the new design.
It's a Wonderful Life
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
His Master's Voice
A loyal German Shepherd dog follows his master to the French front in World War One.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Western von gestern
Western von gestern is a German television series.
Strangers on a Train
A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.
Out of the Past
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
The Roaring Twenties
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
The Thin Man
A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.
Filmography
as Starcroft, Marsdens Gehilfe
as Self (archive footage)
as Pitchman (uncredited)
as Stickman Dealer (uncredited)
as Casino Manager (uncredited)
as Gambler (uncredited)
as Dill's Lawyer #1 (uncredited)
as Tennis Umpire (uncredited)
as Drunken Man
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Concertgoer (uncredited)
as Party Guest
as Croupier
as Concert Spectator (uncredited)
as Gambling House Bouncer (Uncredited)
as Street Onlooker (uncredited)
as Jim Lacy
as Patron at Dinardo's (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron
as Card Player
as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Dance Extra
as Joe
as Backstage Extra (uncredited)
as Man in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Theatre Party Guest (uncredited)
as Club New Yorker Patron (uncredited)
as Sidewalk Barker (uncredited)
as Photographer
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
as Night Club Patron
as First Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
as Party Guest
as Angry Man at Hotel Registration Desk
as Man in Lobby (uncredited)
as Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited)
as Country Club Guest (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
as Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)
as Guest at Inn (uncredited)
as Psychiatrist at Lecture (uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Clayton's Secretary (uncredited)
as Old Field Inn Patron
as Well-Wisher (uncredited)
as Rodeo Spectator (uncredited)
as Nightclub patron (uncredited)
as Office Staff Member (uncredited)
as Concert Attendee (uncredited)
as Maitre d' (uncredited)
as Frankie Bailey, Key Witness (uncredited)
as American Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
as Birthday Party Guest
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Croupier (uncredited)
as Night Club Patron
as Phyllis's Friend (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Burly
as Nightclub / Dance Extra
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron
as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
as West Indies Club Patron (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Senate Clerk (uncredited)
as Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited)
as Man in Concert Audience (uncredited)
as Gangster (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Man in Line-Up
as Man in Box at Wintergarden (uncredited)
as Stockbroker
as Party Guest / Racetrack Spectator
as Roger (Uncredited)
as Al (Uncredited)
as Country Club Patron
as Man in Webb's Office (uncredited)
as Court Clerk
as Man with Radio Station Manager
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Nightclub Table Extra (uncredited)
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Partygoer (uncredited)
as Smith Tredgold
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
as Portia's Co-Counsel
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Eddie
as Extra at Class Reunion (uncredited)
as Traveling Salesman
as Zaraka Henchman
as Craig
as Mr. Walden
as David Sullivan
as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
as Man in Gambling House (uncredited)
as Party Guest
as Dance Extra (uncredited)
as Member of Stock Company (uncredited)
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as Ship Passenger
as Racetrack Spectator
as Casino Manager in Nightclub (uncredited)
as Man with Doc at Foyot's Bar (Uncredited)
as Bar Owner Joe Williams (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
as Roswell T. Forrest
as Man in Getaway Car (uncredited)
as Wedding guest (uncredited)
as Dancing Boy (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Charlie
as Man in Nightmare
as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
as Donny Detroit
as Reporter (uncredited)
as A Son of the Desert (uncredited)
as Charlie, the Fence (uncredited)
as Hiring Clerk (uncredited)
as Jim Carter
as White House Press Correspondent (uncredited)
as Tony
as Chauffeur
as Henchman with Gun (uncredited)
as Muto
as George Mason
as Airport Lothario (uncredited)
as Spot Skee
as Mr. Mullins, Floor Manager
as McFall
as Mobster (Uncredited)
as Jamison
as Pat
as Al Mastick
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Handcuffed Prisoner at Police Station (uncredited)
as Dan Willis
as Trumbull
as Jerry's Guest (uncredited)
as Basil Worth
as Trig Morgan
as Steve Carter
as Reporter
as Ed Pemberton
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Harry
as Paul
as Chauffeur
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
as Kenneth Slade
as Lt. Curtis
as Taxi Driver
as Crook in Badger Game
as The College Cad
as Jack Fenton
as First Officer
as Bill Evans