Edward Brophy

Born: 1895-02-26

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

Dumbo
Freaks
The Cameraman
The Thin Man
Cover Girl
Air Force
The Champ
The Thin Man Goes Home
Mad Love
The Last Hurrah

Top Movie Credits

Dumbo Timothy Q. Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Freaks Rollo Brother
The Cameraman Man in Bathhouse Stall with Buster (uncredited)
The Thin Man Joe Morelli
Cover Girl Joe, bartender (uncredited)
Air Force Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan
The Last Hurrah Ditto Boland