Biography
Erik Rhodes (born Ernest Sharpe; February 10, 1906 - February 17, 1990) was an American stage, film, and television actor best remembered for his comedic performances as delightful hyperactive Italian gentlemen in the classic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Hollywood musicals The Gay Divorcee (1934) and Top Hat (1935). With a good baritone voice, he was successful, both prior to and subsequent his film career, in Broadway musicals.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1997
Naked City
Character: Gardell
TV • 1958
Perry Mason
Character: Herman Albright
TV • 1957
Lux Video Theatre
Character: Dr. Gardiner
TV • 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Character: Mr. Purdy
TV • 1950
The Bob Hope Show
Character: Self
TV • 1950
On Your Toes
Character: Konstantin Morrisine
MOVIE • 1939
Dramatic School
Character: Georges Mounier
MOVIE • 1938
Say It in French
Character: Irving
MOVIE • 1938
Meet the Girls
Character: Maurice Leon
MOVIE • 1938
Mysterious Mr. Moto
Character: David Scott-Frensham
MOVIE • 1938
The Canary Comes Across
Character: Canary Dillon
MOVIE • 1938
Beg, Borrow or Steal
Character: Lefevre
MOVIE • 1937
Fight for Your Lady
Character: Anton Spadissimo
MOVIE • 1937
Music for Madame
Character: Spaghetti Nadzio
MOVIE • 1937
Woman Chases Man
Character: Henri Saffron
MOVIE • 1937
Criminal Lawyer
Character: Tony Bandini
MOVIE • 1937
Smartest Girl in Town
Character: Baron Enrico Torene
MOVIE • 1936
Second Wife
Character: Dave Bennet
MOVIE • 1936
One Rainy Afternoon
Character: Count Alfredo Donstelli
MOVIE • 1936