Edward Brophy
ActingAbout Edward Brophy
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edward Brophy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Edward Brophy's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edward Brophy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Cameraman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edward Brophy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Brophy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Brophy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Ditto Boland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bundle of Joy | Dance Contest Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Gates Patrolman Cecil Felton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Falcon's Adventure | Goldie Locke | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Wonder Man | Torso | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Brogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Jake Shomberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Cover Girl | Joe, bartender (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Destroyer | Engineer Casey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Air Force | Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Larceny, Inc. | Weepy Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | All Through the Night | Joe Denning | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dumbo | Timothy Q. Mouse (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Gay Falcon | Detective Bates | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Bride Came C.O.D. | Hinkle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sleepers West | George Trautwein | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dance, Girl, Dance | Dwarfie | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Profile | Sylvester | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Golden Boy | Roxy Lewis | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Can't Cheat an Honest Man | Corbett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Passport Husband | Spike | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Kiss | Al | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Romance on the Run | Whitey Whitehouse | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Slight Case of Murder | Lefty | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Last Gangster | Fats Garvey | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Varsity Show | Mike Barclay | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Gambini | Butch | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Soldier and the Lady | Packer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Great Guy | Pete Reilly | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mister Cinderella | Detective McNutt | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wedding Present | Squinty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Kelly the Second | Ike Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Strike Me Pink | Killer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Show Them No Mercy! | Buzz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Pete (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | China Seas | Wilbur Timmons | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mad Love | Rollo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Whole Town's Talking | 'Slugs' Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shadow of Doubt | Wilcox | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evelyn Prentice | Eddie Delaney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Death on the Diamond | Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hide-Out | Det. Britt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Thin Man | Joe Morelli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Freaks | Rollo Brother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Champ | Tim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paid | Burglar (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Doughboys | Sgt. Brophy | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Cameraman | Man in Bathhouse Stall with Buster (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | West Point | Team Manager (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Spring Fever | Golf Game Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Brophy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Brophy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Brophy is "The Cameraman" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Edward Brophy acted in?
Edward Brophy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Brophy?
Other notable films include "Freaks", "The Thin Man", and "West Point".