Edward Brophy
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born | Feb 27, 1895 New York City, NY |
| Died | May 27, 1960 Pacific Palisades, CA |
| Age | Died at 65 |
Edward Brophy | |
| Job | Actor, voice artist, comedian |
| Years active | 1920-1960 |
| Top Roles | Joe Morelli, Slouch, Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan, Squinty, Timmons |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Crime, Mystery, Musical |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Pre-Code Cinema, Gangsters |
| Top Collaborators | Edward Sedgwick (Director), James Flavin, Frank Mayo, Eddy Chandler |
| Shares birthday with | Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Bennett, Franchot Tone see more.. |
Edward Brophy Overview:
Character actor, Edward Brophy, was born on Feb 27, 1895 in New York City, NY. Brophy died at the age of 65 on May 27, 1960 in Pacific Palisades, CA .
Edward Brophy was heavy-set, round faced American actor know for his aggressive supporting roles. His 'speak-first think-later' roles included several thick detectives who embarrassed their superiors, as well as a bizarre collection of valets, blustering politicians and cheap chisellers. He is best remembered for his roles in films like The Thin Man, Freaks, and The Falcon series.
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Edward Brophy Quotes:
Timothy Q. Mouse:
[a trumpet and drumroll play as Dumbo hesitantly holds back from running out toward the elephant pyramid] Go on! Get goin'! Whatsa matter wit'cha? Dumbo, that's your cue! You're on, Dumbo!
[trumpet and drumroll play again as he pulls out a needle to force Dumbo onto the runway]
Timothy Q. Mouse: [the elephants' chatting catches his attention] Huh! A guy can't eat in peace.
[he breaks a peanut open, then eats it]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Gab, gab, gab. They're always gossipin'.
Timothy Q. Mouse: [as Dumbo falls from his platform after the "magic" feather falls away] Dumbo! C'mon, fly! Open them ears! The magic feather was just a gag! You can fly! Honest, you can! Hey, open 'em up! Hurry!
[at the last moment, Dumbo opens his ears and soars over the crowd]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Whee! We did it! We did it! Let's show 'em, Dumbo! Power dive!
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[trumpet and drumroll play again as he pulls out a needle to force Dumbo onto the runway]
Timothy Q. Mouse: [the elephants' chatting catches his attention] Huh! A guy can't eat in peace.
[he breaks a peanut open, then eats it]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Gab, gab, gab. They're always gossipin'.
Timothy Q. Mouse: [as Dumbo falls from his platform after the "magic" feather falls away] Dumbo! C'mon, fly! Open them ears! The magic feather was just a gag! You can fly! Honest, you can! Hey, open 'em up! Hurry!
[at the last moment, Dumbo opens his ears and soars over the crowd]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Whee! We did it! We did it! Let's show 'em, Dumbo! Power dive!
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