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Edward Brophy (Edward Santree Brophy) was born on 27 February, 1895 in New York City, New York, USA, is an actor,assistant_director,production_manager. Discover Edward Brophy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

Popular As Edward Santree Brophy
Occupation actor,assistant_director,production_manager
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 27 February, 1895
Birthday 27 February
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Date of death 27 May, 1960
Died Place Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Edward Brophy Height, Weight & Measurements

At 65 years old, Edward Brophy height is 5' 5" (1.65 m) .

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Height 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Who Is Edward Brophy's Wife?

His wife is Ann Slater (1 July 1925 - 27 May 1960) ( his death)

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Wife Ann Slater (1 July 1925 - 27 May 1960) ( his death)
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Edward Brophy Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Edward Brophy worth at the age of 65 years old? Edward Brophy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Edward Brophy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1895

Edward S. Brophy was born on February 27, 1895 in New York City and educated at the University of Virginia.

1918

Studied at the University of Virginia to become a lawyer, but harboring a desire to act he started "hanging around" Norma Talmadge's film studio in New York from 1918 in the hope of picking up work as an extra.

1919

He became a bit and small-part in the movies starting in 1919, but switched to behind-the-scenes work for job security, though he continued appearing in small parts.

1924

Brophy and his wife Annie became godparents to Robert Talmadge Keaton, the second son of Buster Keaton and Natalie Talmadge, in February 1924.

1928

While serving as a property master for Buster Keaton's production unit at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Brophy appeared in a memorable sequence in Keaton's classic The Cameraman (1928), in which Buster and Brophy both try to undress simultaneously in a tiny wardrobe room.

1930

Bald, raspy-voiced, cigar chewing, diminutive Hollywood character actor who specialized in playing gangsters, both in a comic or serious variety, at his peak during the 1930s and 1940s.

1931

Was in three Oscar Best Picture nominees: The Champ (1931), The Thin Man (1934) and Naughty Marietta (1935).

1934

Keaton cast Brophy in larger parts in two of his talkies, and by 1934, Brophy abandoned the production end of the movies altogether and was acting full-time. Possessed of a chubby, bald-headed face with pop-eyes, and blessed with (for a comic) a high-pitched voice, Brophy appeared in scores of comic roles. He also played straight dramatic parts, but was less effective in them.

1941

He was the voice (uncredited) of Timothy Q. Mouse in Dumbo (1941).

1943

Typical of his work was his memorable turn providing comic relief in the small supporting role of the Marine in Manila who adopts the dog "Tripoli" in Howard Hawks' war propaganda masterpiece Air Force (1943).

1949

Provided the (uncredited) voice of Harry the Horse on radio's Damon Runyon Theater, which ran throughout 1949.

1950

In the 1950s, Brophy began taking fewer roles.

1960

His last role was in director John Ford's Western Two Rode Together (1961), during the production of which, he died on May 27, 1960 in Pacific Palisades, California.

1976

The sidekick character that Ron Carey plays in Mel Brooks' 1976 Hitchcock parody "High Anxiety" is named Brophy in tribute to Edward Brophy who played dozens of sidekick parts throughout his career.