Erik Rhodes
Acting
Born: February 10, 1906
El Reno, Oklahoma Territory, USA
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.
Also Known As
- Ernest Sharpe
- Eric Rhodes
Known For
Top Hat
August 29, 1935
The Gay Divorcee
October 12, 1934
Perry Mason
September 21, 1957
Charlie Chan in Paris
January 21, 1935
Mysterious Mr. Moto
September 17, 1938
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
November 01, 1997
One Rainy Afternoon
May 13, 1936
Naked City
September 30, 1958
The Nitwits
June 07, 1935
Two in the Dark
January 10, 1936
Woman Chases Man
May 07, 1937
Lux Video Theatre
October 02, 1950