--- name: "Brooks Benedict" canonical: "https://film.one/person/brooks-benedict" fi1m_id: "brooks-benedict" imdb_id: "nm0070757" tmdb_id: 115995 wikidata_id: "Q19866655" roles: [] born: "5 February 1896" died: "1 January 1968" reviewed_on_fi1m: 12 average_fi1m_score: 80 average_over: 12 updated: "2026-09-25T03:52:40.632549+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Brooks Benedict ## Identity Brooks Benedict - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/brooks-benedict - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** brooks-benedict - **IMDb ID:** nm0070757 - **TMDB ID:** 115995 - **Wikidata ID:** Q19866655 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Benedict, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19866655, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0070757/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/115995 Actor. Born 5 February 1896 in New York City, New York, USA. Died 1 January 1968. ## Details - **Born:** 5 February 1896, New York City, New York, USA - **Died:** 1 January 1968 - **Also known as:** Harold J. Mann - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 79 (4), 1940s 80 (7), 1950s 86 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 85 to 80 across 8 titles - **Score spread:** 8 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 8, Crime 5, Comedy 3, Romance 3, Thriller 3, Mystery 2 - **Screen time:** 22 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $34m across 6 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooks_Benedict, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19866655, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0070757/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/115995 ## Streaming the US now - **Tubi:** [*Sons of the Desert*](https://film.one/film/sons-of-the-desert.md) (85) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Brooks Benedict (born Harold J. Mann, 6 February 1896 – 1 January 1968) was an American actor. He appeared in supporting and utility roles in over 300 films between 1923 and 1958, the great majority uncredited. He made his screen debut in *Cupid's Fireman* (1923) and gained an early credited part opposite Harold Lloyd in *The Freshman* (1925). Benedict continued in both silent and sound films, with uncredited appearances including a Son of the Desert in *Sons of the Desert* (1933), a military officer in *It's a Wonderful Life* (1946), the tennis umpire in *Strangers on a Train* (1951), and a party guest in *The Letter* (1940) and *Now, Voyager* (1942). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (12) - *Strangers on a Train* (1951), Fi1m 86, as Tennis Umpire (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/strangers-on-a-train.md) - *Out of the Past* (1947), Fi1m 89, as Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/out-of-the-past.md) - *It's a Wonderful Life* (1946), Fi1m 91, as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/its-a-wonderful-life.md) - *The Killers* (1946), Fi1m 84, as Party Guest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-killers.md) - *The Razor's Edge* (1946), Fi1m 63, as Party Guest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-razors-edge.md) - *Now, Voyager* (1942), Fi1m 82, as Party Guest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/now-voyager.md) - *Kitty Foyle* (1940), Fi1m 70, as American Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/kitty-foyle.md) - *The Letter* (1940), Fi1m 78, as Party Guest (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-letter.md) - *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939), Fi1m 84, as Senate Clerk (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/mr-smith-goes-to-washington.md) - *In Old Chicago* (1938), Fi1m 64, as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/in-old-chicago.md) - *The Thin Man* (1934), Fi1m 84, as Night Club Patron (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-thin-man.md) - *Sons of the Desert* (1933), Fi1m 85, as A Son of the Desert (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/sons-of-the-desert.md) ## Complete filmography (181) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Western von gestern* (1978), series, as Starcroft, Marsdens Gehilfe - *Houseboat* (1958), as Pitchman (uncredited) - *A Girl in Every Port* (1952), as The Friend - *The Las Vegas Story* (1952), as Stickman Dealer (uncredited) - *Painting the Clouds with Sunshine* (1951), as Casino Manager (uncredited) - *The People Against O'Hara* (1951), as Gambler (uncredited) - *Rhubarb* (1951), as Dill's Lawyer #1 (uncredited) - *Strangers on a Train* (1951), as Tennis Umpire (uncredited) — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/strangers-on-a-train.md) - *Wallflower* (1948), Actor - *The Miracle of the Bells* (1948), as Drunken Man - *I Walk Alone* (1947), as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) - *Out of the Past* (1947), as Kibitzer in Blue Sky Club (uncredited) — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/out-of-the-past.md) - *The Unsuspected* (1947), as Party Guest (uncredited) - *Lured* (1947), as Concertgoer (uncredited) - *They Won't Believe Me* (1947), as Man at Piano Concert (uncredited) - *The Unfaithful* (1947), as Party Guest - *Killer at Large* (1947), as Croupier - *Possessed* (1947), as Concert Spectator (uncredited) - *Fun on a Weekend* (1947), as Gambling House Bouncer (uncredited) - *Buck Privates Come Home* (1947), as Street Onlooker (uncredited) - *Three on a Ticket* (1947), as Jim Lacy - *Nora Prentiss* (1947), as Patron at Dinardo's (uncredited) - *Suddenly It's Spring* (1947), as Nightclub Patron - *Johnny O'Clock* (1947), as Card Player - *It's a Wonderful Life* (1946), as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited) — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/its-a-wonderful-life.md) - *The Razor's Edge* (1946), as Party Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-razors-edge.md) - *The Killers* (1946), as Party Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-killers.md) - *Holiday in Mexico* (1946), as Dance Extra - *Murder in the Music Hall* (1946), as Joe - *Meet Me on Broadway* (1946), as Backstage Extra (uncredited) - *Over 21* (1945), as Man in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited) - *Together Again* (1944), as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) - *I Accuse My Parents* (1944), as Pedestrian (uncredited) - *This Is the Life* (1944), as Headwaiter (uncredited) - *Phantom Lady* (1944), as Theatre Party Guest (uncredited) - *The Gang's All Here* (1943), as Club New Yorker Patron (uncredited) - *The Dancing Masters* (1943), as Sidewalk Barker (uncredited) - *Crazy House* (1943), as Photographer - *Du Barry Was a Lady* (1943), as Club Patron (uncredited) - *Let's Face It* (1943), as Night Club Patron (uncredited), Night Club Patron - *So This Is Washington* (1943), as First Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) - *The Constant Nymph* (1943), as Party Guest - *Crash Dive* (1943), as Angry Man at Hotel Registration Desk - *Slightly Dangerous* (1943), as Man in Lobby (uncredited) - *The Hard Way* (1943), as Embassy Club Patron (Uncredited) - *I Married a Witch* (1942), as Country Club Guest (uncredited) - *Now, Voyager* (1942), as Party Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/now-voyager.md) - *My Sister Eileen* (1942), as Taxicab Driver (uncredited) - *The Glass Key* (1942), as Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited) - *Holiday Inn* (1942), as Guest at Inn (uncredited) - *Fingers at the Window* (1942), as Psychiatrist at Lecture (uncredited) - *Kid Glove Killer* (1942), as Club Patron (uncredited) - *Woman of the Year* (1942), as Clayton's Secretary (uncredited) - *Weekend for Three* (1941), as Old Field Inn Patron - *They Died with Their Boots On* (1941), as Well-Wisher (uncredited) - *Ride 'Em Cowboy* (1941), as Rodeo Spectator (uncredited) - *I Wake Up Screaming* (1941), as Nightclub patron (uncredited) - *Nothing but the Truth* (1941), as Office Staff Member (uncredited) - *Our Wife* (1941), as Concert Attendee (uncredited) - *Hold That Ghost* (1941), as Maitre d' (uncredited) - *Gangs Inc.* (1941), as Frankie Bailey, Key Witness (uncredited) - *Million Dollar Baby* (1941), as Club Patron (uncredited) - *Penny To the Rescue* (1941), as Poker Pal - *Kitty Foyle* (1940), as American Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/kitty-foyle.md) - *No, No, Nanette* (1940), as Birthday Party Guest - *The Letter* (1940), as Party Guest (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-letter.md) - *One Night in the Tropics* (1940), as Croupier (uncredited) - *Third Finger, Left Hand* (1940), as Night Club Patron - *Hired Wife* (1940), as Phyllis's Friend (uncredited) - *Millionaires in Prison* (1940), as Reporter (uncredited) - *I Take This Oath* (1940), as Burly - *Charlie Chan in Panama* (1940), as Nightclub / Dance Extra - *Remember the Night* (1940), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) - *He Married His Wife* (1940), as Nightclub Patron - *Mexican Spitfire* (1940), as Roulette Croupier (uncredited) - *Another Thin Man* (1939), as West Indies Club Patron (uncredited) - *The Roaring Twenties* (1939), as Nightclub Patron (uncredited) - *The Housekeeper's Daughter* (1939), as Mug - *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939), as Senate Clerk (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-smith-goes-to-washington.md) - *The Day the Bookies Wept* (1939), as Major 'Brownie' Horner (uncredited) - *They Shall Have Music* (1939), as Man in Concert Audience (uncredited) - *Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation* (1939), as Gangster (uncredited) - *Good Girls Go to Paris* (1939), as Party Guest (uncredited) - *Charlie Chan in Reno* (1939), as Man in Line-Up - *Rose of Washington Square* (1939), as Man in Box at Wintergarden (uncredited) - *The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle* (1939), as Stockbroker - *Going Places* (1938), as Party Guest / Racetrack Spectator - *Trade Winds* (1938), as Roger (Uncredited) - *Sunset Murder Case* (1938), as Al (Uncredited) - *Straight, Place and Show* (1938), as Country Club Patron - *The Affairs of Annabel* (1938), as Man in Webb's Office (uncredited) - *Smashing the Rackets* (1938), as Court Clerk - *Cowboy from Brooklyn* (1938), as Man with Radio Station Manager - *The Young in Heart* (1938), as Party Guest (uncredited) - *Josette* (1938), as Nightclub Table Extra (uncredited) - *In Old Chicago* (1938), as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/in-old-chicago.md) - *A Slight Case of Murder* (1938), as Partygoer (uncredited) - *Bulldog Drummond's Revenge* (1937), as Smith Tredgold - *Blossoms On Broadway* (1937), as Hotel Guest (uncredited) - *Portia on Trial* (1937), as Portia's Co-Counsel - *Fight for Your Lady* (1937), as Reporter (uncredited) - *Love Takes Flight* (1937), as Eddie - *There Goes the Groom* (1937), as Extra at Class Reunion (uncredited) - *The Great Gambini* (1937), as Traveling Salesman - *Charlie Chan at the Olympics* (1937), as Zaraka Henchman - *Early to Bed* (1936), as Craig - *Show Boat* (1936), Actor - *Champagne Charlie* (1936), as Mr. Walden - *Follow the Fleet* (1936), as David Sullivan - *White Lies* (1935), as Court Bailiff (uncredited) - *Broadway Hostess* (1935), as Man in Gambling House (uncredited) - *Life Hesitates at 40* (1935), as Harold - *Hot Money* (1935), as The Thief - *Thunder in the Night* (1935), as Party Guest - *Two for Tonight* (1935), as Dance Extra (uncredited) - *Slightly Static* (1935), as Member of Stock Company (uncredited) - *Here Comes the Band* (1935), as Audience Member (uncredited) - *Atlantic Adventure* (1935), as Ship Passenger - *Hot Tip* (1935), as Racetrack Spectator - *Woman Wanted* (1935), as Casino Manager in Nightclub (uncredited) - *Don't Bet on Blondes* (1935), as Man with Doc at Foyot's Bar (Uncredited) - *No More Ladies* (1935), as Bar Owner Joe Williams (uncredited) - *Public Hero Number 1* (1935), as Bar Patron (uncredited) - *'G' Men* (1935), as Man (uncredited) - *The Casino Murder Case* (1935), as Casino Patron (uncredited) - *Murder on a Honeymoon* (1935), as Roswell T. Forrest - *Buried Loot* (1935), as Man in Getaway Car (uncredited) - *The Gay Bride* (1934), as Wedding guest (uncredited) - *365 Nights in Hollywood* (1934), as Dancing Boy (uncredited) - *The Richest Girl in the World* (1934), as Party Guest (uncredited) - *The Defense Rests* (1934), as Charlie - *Whom the Gods Destroy* (1934), as Man in Nightmare - *The Thin Man* (1934), as Night Club Patron (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-thin-man.md) - *A Very Honorable Guy* (1934), as Donny Detroit - *Whirlpool* (1934), as Reporter (uncredited) - *Sons of the Desert* (1933), as A Son of the Desert (uncredited) — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/sons-of-the-desert.md) - *Lady Killer* (1933), as Charlie, the Fence (uncredited) - *Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men* (1933), as Hiring Clerk (uncredited) - *Flirting in the Park* (1933), as Mr. Hill - Assistant Office Manager - *Cheating Blondes* (1933), as Jim Carter - *Gabriel Over the White House* (1933), as White House Press Correspondent (uncredited) - *Pick-up* (1933), as Tony - *No Other Woman* (1933), as Chauffeur - *Fast Life* (1932), as Henchman with Gun (uncredited) - *What Price Hollywood?* (1932), as Muto - *Girl Crazy* (1932), as George Mason - *Reckless Living* (1931), as Jerry - *Three Girls Lost* (1931), as Airport Lothario (uncredited) - *Gun Smoke* (1931), as Spot Skee - *The Widow from Chicago* (1930), as Mr. Mullins · Floor Manager - *Derelict* (1930), as McFall - *One Night at Susie's* (1930), as Mobster (Uncredited) - *The Office Wife* (1930), as Jamison - *Recaptured Love* (1930), as Pat - *Street of Chance* (1930), as Al Mastick - *The Trespasser* (1929), as Reporter (uncredited) - *Welcome Danger* (1929), as Handcuffed Prisoner at Police Station (uncredited) - *The Sophomore* (1929), as Dan Willis - *Clear the Decks* (1929), as Trumbull - *Weary River* (1929), as Jerry's Guest (uncredited) - *Moran of the Marines* (1928), as Basil Worth - *The Cowboy Kid* (1928), as Trig Morgan - *Speedy* (1928), as Steve Carter - *Casey Jones* (1927), as Roland Ayres - *The Gorilla* (1927), as Reporter - *The Drop Kick* (1927), as Ed Pemberton - *Three's a Crowd* (1927), as Minor Role (uncredited) - *The Kid Sister* (1927), as Ted Hunter - *Backstage* (1927), as Harry - *White Flannels* (1927), as Paul - *Orchids and Ermine* (1927), as Chauffeur - *The Strong Man* (1926), as Bus Passenger (uncredited) - *College Days* (1926), as Kenneth Slade - *Going the Limit* (1926), as George Stanways - *Ranson's Folly* (1926), as Lt. Curtis - *Tramp, Tramp, Tramp* (1926), as Taxi Driver - *Why Girls Go Back Home* (1926), as Crook in Badger Game - *The Freshman* (1925), as The College Cad - *His Master's Voice* (1925), as Jack Fenton - *The Only Woman* (1924), as First Officer - *Cupid's Fireman* (1923), as Bill Evans --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Canonical: https://film.one/person/brooks-benedict