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.
Edward Brophy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edward Brophy reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edward Brophy's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Edward Brophy'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 The Cameraman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edward Brophy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Brophy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edward Brophy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | The Great Profile | Sylvester | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dance, Girl, Dance | Dwarfie | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Golden Boy | Roxy Lewis | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 | 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 → |
| 1931 | A Free Soul | Slouch (uncredited) | Average | 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".