Acting
Erik Rhodes
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
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Film · 1997
Naked City
Series · 1958
Perry Mason
Series · 1957
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Series · 1950
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
On Your Toes
Film · 1939
Mysterious Mr. Moto
Film · 1938
Meet the Girls
Film · 1938
Say It in French
Film · 1938
Dramatic School
Film · 1938
The Canary Comes Across
Film · 1938
Beg, Borrow or Steal
Film · 1937
Music for Madame
Film · 1937
Criminal Lawyer
Film · 1937
Woman Chases Man
Film · 1937
Fight for Your Lady
Film · 1937
Second Wife
Film · 1936
Two in the Dark
Film · 1936
Chatterbox
Film · 1936
Special Investigator
Film · 1936
One Rainy Afternoon
Film · 1936
Smartest Girl in Town
Film · 1936
Top Hat
Film · 1935
Charlie Chan in Paris
Film · 1935
Old Man Rhythm
Film · 1935
The Nitwits
Film · 1935
A Night at the Ritz
Film · 1935
Another Face
Film · 1935
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl
Film · 1935
The Gay Divorcee
Film · 1934
Give Her a Ring
Film · 1934