El Brendel
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El Brendel (March 24, 1890 - April 9, 1964); born Elmer Goodfellow Brendel), nicknamed "The Synthetic Swede", was an American stage, film, and television actor. Although of German and Irish parentage, he adopted the comedic persona of a Swede who speaks fractured English.
El Brendel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of El Brendel reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of El Brendel's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 98% of El Brendel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Man of the Forest, which stands out as a key performance.
Best El Brendel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from El Brendel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie El Brendel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Pistol Packin' Nitwits | Professor Brendel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Snooper Service | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Pick a Peck of Plumbers | Axel Swenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Defective Detectives | El | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Boobs in the Night | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Spied for You | Ole Olesen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Wedding Scare | Oley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ham and Yeggs | El Brendel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Phoney Cronies | Oley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Olaf Laughs Last | Olaf Hansen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sweet Spirits of the Nighter | Oley Brendel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Blitz Kiss | Oley Olsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Love at First Fright | Zeb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ready, Willing but Unable | Olley Olsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Yumpin' Yiminy! | Oley Brendel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gallant Sons | Olaf Larsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | If I Had My Way | Axel Swensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Call a Messenger | 'Baldy' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The House of Fear | Jeff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Code of the Streets | Mickhail 'Micky' Bjorgulfsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Risky Business | Axel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Valley of the Giants | 'Fats' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Little Miss Broadway | Ole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Happy Landing | Yonnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Blonde Trouble | Window Washer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Super Snooper | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ay Tank Ay Go | Ollie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Okay, José | Knute Knudsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Meanest Gal in Town | Chris Peterson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | My Lips Betray | Oswald Stigmat, Chauffeur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Last Trail | Newt Olsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Olsen’s Big Moment | Knute Olsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Handle with Care | Carl Lundstrom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Disorderly Conduct | Olsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Delicious | Chris Jansen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | West of Broadway | Axel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Spider | Ole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Six Cylinder Love | Janitor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mr. Lemon Of Orange | Mr. Lemon / Silent McGee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Big Trail | Gus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | New Movietone Follies of 1930 | Alex Svenson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Sunny Side Up | Eric Swenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hot for Paris | Axel Olson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Wings | Herman Schwimpf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Ten Modern Commandments | 'Speeding' Shapiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rolled Stockings | Rudolph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Arizona Bound | 'Oley Smoke' Oleson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Too Many Crooks | Botts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Man of the Forest | Horace Pipp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Campus Flirt | Knute Knudson | Hit | Similar → |
El Brendel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of El Brendel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring El Brendel is "Man of the Forest" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has El Brendel acted in?
El Brendel has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by El Brendel?
Other notable films include "Ten Modern Commandments", "Ay Tank Ay Go", and "New Movietone Follies of 1930".