Julius Tannen
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 16, 1882
- Died
- January 3, 1965 (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Julius Tannen was one of the first vaudeville stand-up comedians. He never used props, sets, costumes or stooges. He just put on his hat, walked on stage, took it off, and did his monologue, then put his hat on again and walked off. This was rather revolutionary in his day and Tannen paved the way for many stand-ups to come, such as Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Frank Faye and Jack Benny. Julius Tannen later had a long career as a character actor in Hollywood, and became an invaluable member of the Preston Sturges stock company, giving memorable performances in such Sturges classics as "Christmas in July," "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek," and "Unfaithfully Yours." Date of Birth 16 May 1880, New York City, New York Date of Death 3 January 1965 , Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California (stroke)
Known For
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Filmography
The Last Hurrah
Movie · as Mr. Kowalsky (uncredited)
I Married a Woman
Movie · as Tim Smith (uncredited)
The George Gobel Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Singin' in the Rain
Movie · as Man in Talking Pictures Demonstration (uncredited)
Clash by Night
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Unfaithfully Yours
Movie · as Tailor
The Sin of Harold Diddlebock
Movie · as Nearsighted Banker
A Scandal in Paris
Movie · as Bank of Paris Manager
The Great Moment
Movie · as Dr. Charles T. Jackson
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
Movie · as Mr. Rafferty
House of Frankenstein
Movie · as Hertz (uncredited)
The Ghost of Frankenstein
Movie · as Sektal (uncredited)
The Big Street
Movie · as Judge Bamberger (uncredited)
Two Yanks in Trinidad
Movie · as Doctor (uncredited)
Harvard Here I Come
Movie · as Professor Anthony
The Lady Eve
Movie · as Lawyer (uncredited)
The Mortal Storm
Movie · as 3rd Colleague
Christmas in July
Movie · as Mr. Zimmerman
The Lone Wolf Strikes
Movie · as Hotel Manager
Remember the Night
Movie · as Jury Member (uncredited)
Bitter Sweet
Movie · as Schlick's Companion (uncredited)
No, No, Nanette
Movie · as Disturbed Airline Passenger
The Lady in Question
Movie · as Judge of the Court (uncredited)
The Lady and the Mob
Movie · as Train Conductor
Danger Flight
Movie · as Dawson
Love Is a Headache
Movie · as Mr. Hillier
A Man to Remember
Movie · as Hospital Administrator (uncredited)
Mama Runs Wild
Movie · as C. Preston Simms
Love Is News
Movie · as Logan
Fair Warning
Movie · as Mr. Taylor
One in a Million
Movie · as Chapelle
Dimples
Movie · as Hawkins
Stowaway
Movie · as First Mate
36 Hours to Kill
Movie · as Dr. Borden
Pigskin Parade
Movie · as Dr. Burke
King of Burlesque
Movie · as Auctioneer (uncredited)
Half Angel
Movie · as City Editor
The Road to Glory
Movie · as Lieutenant Tannen
Sins of Man
Movie · as Advertising Man
Sing, Baby, Sing
Movie · as Kansas City Radio Station Manager
Stranded
Movie · as Man at Train Terminal (uncredited)
Collegiate
Movie · as Detective Browning