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, Burglar, Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan, Squinty |
Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Crime, Mystery, Musical |
Top Topics | Book-Based, Pre-Code Cinema, Gangsters |
Top Collaborators | Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Edward Sedgwick (Director), John W. Considine Jr. (Producer), Irving Thalberg (Producer) |
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:
Rollo the Knife Thrower:
[seeing the guillotine] Boy! Ain't that somethin'?
Timothy Q. Mouse: You know? Your ma ain't crazy. She's just broken-hearted. And it ain't nobody's fault you got them big ears.
[Dumbo covers himself up with his ears]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Oh boy, I stepped in it that time.
[rushes under Dumbo's ears]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Aw gee, Dumbo, I think your ears are beautiful!
[Dumbo slowly uncovers his face]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Sure! As a matter of fact, I think they're very decorative.
[Dumbo wiggles his ears]
Timothy Q. Mouse: You know, lots of people with big ears are famous!
Timothy Q. Mouse: All we gotta do is build an act. Make ya a star. A headliner! Dumbo the Gr-eat!
[Fanfare plays as Dumbo hoists Timothy with his trunk]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Uh-oh. The Great what?
[faltering fanfare as Dumbo lowers Timothy]
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Timothy Q. Mouse: You know? Your ma ain't crazy. She's just broken-hearted. And it ain't nobody's fault you got them big ears.
[Dumbo covers himself up with his ears]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Oh boy, I stepped in it that time.
[rushes under Dumbo's ears]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Aw gee, Dumbo, I think your ears are beautiful!
[Dumbo slowly uncovers his face]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Sure! As a matter of fact, I think they're very decorative.
[Dumbo wiggles his ears]
Timothy Q. Mouse: You know, lots of people with big ears are famous!
Timothy Q. Mouse: All we gotta do is build an act. Make ya a star. A headliner! Dumbo the Gr-eat!
[Fanfare plays as Dumbo hoists Timothy with his trunk]
Timothy Q. Mouse: Uh-oh. The Great what?
[faltering fanfare as Dumbo lowers Timothy]
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