Sidney Bracey
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 17, 1877
- Died
- August 5, 1942 (aged 64)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Biography
Sidney Bracey (18 December 1877 – 5 August 1942) was an Australian-born American actor. After a stage career in Australia, on Broadway and in Britain, he appeared in 321 films between 1909 and 1942. Bracey was born in Melbourne, Victoria, with the name Sidney Bracy, later changing the spelling of his last name. He was the son of Welsh tenor Henry Bracy and English actress Clara T. Bracy. His aunt was actress and dancer Lydia Thompson. He began his stage career in Australia in the 1890s, with J. C. Williamson's comic opera companies. On Broadway, in 1900, he appeared as the tenor lead, Yussuf, in the first American production of The Rose of Persia at Daly's Theatre in New York. He then moved to England, appearing as Moreno in the Edwardian musical comedy hit The Toreador at the Gaiety Theatre, London in June 1901. He next joined the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company on tour in Britain, playing Terence O'Brian in The Emerald Isle from September 1901 to May 1902. He then left the D'Oyly Carte, continuing his stage career in Britain. He appeared in Amorelle at London's Comedy Theatre in 1904, The Winter's Tale in 1904–05, and A Persian Princess at Queen's Theatre in 1909. Back on Broadway, in 1912, he played as Sir Guy of Gisborne in a revival of Reginald de Koven's Robin Hood at the New Amsterdam Theatre, followed by Rob Roy at the Liberty Theatre in 1913. He then moved into film acting, making first silent films and then "talkies", until his death in 1942. Early in his film career, he wrote and directed a silent movie called Sid Nee's Finish, (Thanhouser Company (1914), in which he played the title character. In 1916, he changed the spelling of his last name to "Bracey". Silent film authority Diane MacIntyre gave this description of him: "Bracey, a stately looking character man, was in big demand for authority like roles; such as movie directors, bosses and, most of the time, the most respectable and poised butler in all of Hollywood. He was thin, dark haired and had an earnest, yet sober, face that could break into a look of wide-eyed exasperation." Bracy died in Hollywood, California on 5 August 1942, aged 64.
Known For
Filmography
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Movie · as Wigged Courtier (uncredited)
The Gay Sisters
Movie · as Penn's Servant (uncredited)
The Body Disappears
Movie · as Barrett
This Woman Is Mine
Movie · as Clerk
Dangerously They Live
Movie · as Sidewalk Onlooker (uncredited)
The Great Mr. Nobody
Movie · as Beggar
Bullets for O'Hara
Movie · as Lamson
Tugboat Annie Sails Again
Movie · as Limey
My Love Came Back
Movie · as Butler
Brother Orchid
Movie · as Steward Bringing Briefcase (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy
Movie · as Waiter at Wyler's Party (uncredited)
Sweepstakes Winner
Movie · as Mr. Simpkins (as Sidney Bracy)
Naughty but Nice
Movie · as Professor Listening to Radio (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
Movie · as John 'Joe' Vicary
Smashing the Money Ring
Movie · as Pop Dryden
Devil's Island
Movie · as Soupy
King of the Underworld
Movie · as Bert - the Farmer (uncredited)
The Little Princess
Movie · as Pedestrian Discussing War (uncredited)
Dark Victory
Movie · as Bartender (uncredited)
Women in the Wind
Movie · as Race Official / Spectator (uncredited)
The Sun Never Sets
Movie · as Minister of Colonial Affairs
A Child is Born
Movie · as Third Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
We Are Not Alone
Movie · as Ben, the Lamplighter
Indianapolis Speedway
Movie · as Spectator
The Old Maid
Movie · as Charles the Butler (uncredited)
Four Wives
Movie · as Extra at Wedding Reception (uncredited)
Espionage Agent
Movie · as Ship Steward
Dust Be My Destiny
Movie · as Nick's First Customer (uncredited)
Fast and Furious
Movie · as Night Clerk (uncredited)
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Movie · as Dolan's Butler (uncredited)
On Trial
Movie · as Joe Burke
The Bill of Rights
Movie · as Colonist
Everybody's Hobby
Movie · as Mr. Ferris
Invisible Stripes
Movie · as Bank Guard (uncredited)
You Can't Get Away with Murder
Movie · as Tourist on Boat (uncredited)
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Movie · as Police Chemist (uncredited)
The Dawn Patrol
Movie · as Major Brand's Orderly
The Girl Downstairs
Movie · as Second Butler (uncredited)
Merrily We Live
Movie · as 2nd Butler
The Baroness and the Butler
Movie · as Member of Parliament
Love Is a Headache
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
My Bill
Movie · as Jenner
Arsène Lupin Returns
Movie · as Squad Car Driver (uncredited)
Invisible Enemy
Movie · as Kamarov's Butler
The Declaration of Independence
Movie · as Congress Clerk (uncredited)
The Rage of Paris
Movie · as Opera House Usher (uncredited)
Hard to Get
Movie · as Carl - Richards' Butler (uncredited)
Comet Over Broadway
Movie · as English Porter (uncredited)
Easy Living
Movie · as Hornsby - Mary's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Three Smart Boys
Movie · as O.T. Hertz, the veterinary doctor
Criminal Lawyer
Movie · as Wilson - Walker's Butler (uncredited)
The Firefly
Movie · as Secretary (uncredited)
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Movie · as Maria's Footman (uncredited)
Fight for Your Lady
Movie · as Densmore's Servant (uncredited)
Rhythm in the Clouds
Movie · as Butler
Breakfast for Two
Movie · as Clarence - Blair's Butler (uncredited)
Call It a Day
Movie · as Flower Shop Owner (uncredited)
A Night at the Movies
Movie · as Movie Patron (uncredited)
Shall We Dance
Movie · as First Steward (uncredited)
A Star Is Born
Movie · as Burke's Butler (uncredited)
The Littlest Diplomat
Movie · as Adjutant Potter
The Wrong Road
Movie · as Waiter (Uncredited)
Bulldog Drummond's Revenge
Movie · as Steward
She Had to Eat
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Maid of Salem
Movie · as Townsman (Uncredited)
Charlie Chan at the Race Track
Movie · as Waiter on ship
One Rainy Afternoon
Movie · as George, Butler (Uncredited)
Isle of Fury
Movie · as Sam
Sutter's Gold
Movie · as Smythe - Sutter's Accountant
Sworn Enemy
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Murder at Glen Athol
Movie · as Jenkins - Butler (uncredited)
The Preview Murder Mystery
Movie · as Du Beck's Valet (Uncredited)
Sinner Take All
Movie · as Lampier's Butler (uncredited)
Changing of the Guard
Movie · as Grayson, the Butler
The Voice of Bugle Ann
Movie · as Court Clerk (uncredited)
Trouble for Two
Movie · as Noel's Henchman (Uncredited)
San Francisco
Movie · as Burley's Butler Allen (uncredited)
Second Childhood
Movie · as Hobson
Wife vs. Secretary
Movie · as Butler at Club (uncredited)
Rendezvous
Movie · as Jackson's Assistant (uncredited)
Let 'em Have It
Movie · as Butler at Spencer Home
Magnificent Obsession
Movie · as Butler
The Winning Ticket
Movie · as Bank Employee
Anna Karenina
Movie · as Vronsky's Valet
Les Misérables
Movie · as Mayor's Clerk
The Casino Murder Case
Movie · as Waiter (unconfirmed) (uncredited)
Broadway Bill
Movie · as Higgins' 2nd Butler (uncredited)
The Vanishing Shadow
Movie · as Denny
He Was Her Man
Movie · as Waiter
The Poor Rich
Movie · as Arbuthnot
The 9th Guest
Movie · as Hawkins
A Very Honorable Guy
Movie · as Waiter
Laughing Boy
Movie · as White Father
Massacre
Movie · as Norma's Butler (uncredited)
Our Daily Bread
Movie · as Rent Collector
Outcast Lady
Movie · as Napier's Butler
What Every Woman Knows
Movie · as Constituent Shouting 'Three Cheers' (uncredited)
Forsaking All Others
Movie · as Paula's Chauffeur (Uncredited)
Many Happy Returns
Movie · as Movie Butler (uncredited)
Mills of the Gods
Movie · as Chauffeur
I'll Fix It
Movie · as Reporter
The Notorious Sophie Lang
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Back Page
Movie · as Edgar Ashe
Broken Dreams
Movie · as Hopkins
The Intruder
Movie · as Carlo - Valet
What! No Beer?
Movie · as Dr. Smith (uncredited)
Duck Soup
Movie · as Mrs. Teasdale's Butler (uncredited)
Corruption
Movie · as Dr. Robbins
The Phantom of the Air
Movie · as James Munson
Saturday's Millions
Movie · as Butler
The Little Giant
Movie · as Butler
Only Yesterday
Movie · as Second Butler (Uncredited)
The Woman Who Dared
Movie · as Tom
The Greeks Had a Word for Them
Movie · as The Waiter
The Airmail Mystery
Movie · as Driscoll
Tangled Destinies
Movie · as McGinnis, posing as Professor Marmont
The Monster Walks
Movie · as Herbert Wilkes
The Washington Masquerade
Movie · as Benedict
Little Orphan Annie
Movie · as Butler (as Sidney Bracy)
Red-Headed Woman
Movie · as Man Wanting to Use Phone Booth (uncredited)
Letty Lynton
Movie · as Waiter (Uncredited)
Freaks
Movie · as Hans' Butler (uncredited)
Speak Easily
Movie · as Jenkins
Subway Express
Movie · as Herman Stevens
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath
Movie · as Butler
Inspiration
Movie · as Waiter (uncredited)
Reducing
Movie · as Beasley's Butler
The Avenger
Movie · as Windy
Ten Cents a Dance
Movie · as Wilson, Carlton's Butler
A Dangerous Affair
Movie · as Plunkett
Shanghaied Love
Movie · as The Rat
Sporting Blood
Movie · as The Tout (uncredited)
Thundering Tenors
Movie · as The Butler
The Phantom of Paris
Movie · as Volunteer from Audience (uncredited)
Dance, Fools, Dance
Movie · as Albert (uncredited)
The Lion and the Lamb
Movie · as Stanton
Free Love
Movie · as Butler
The Second Floor Mystery
Movie · as Alfred
Oh Darling!
Movie
Follow Thru
Movie · as Doctor (uncredited)
Wild Company
Movie · as Waiter
The Flirting Widow
Movie · as The Second Butler (uncredited)
Redemption
Movie · as Waiter
Playboy of Paris
Movie · as Irate Customer (uncredited)
Anybody's Woman
Movie · as Butler
Children of Pleasure
Movie · as Miles the Butler (uncredited)
Along Came Youth
Movie · as Bit Role (uncredited)
Doughboys
Movie · as Recruiter (uncredited)
Monte Carlo
Movie · as Hunchback at Casino (uncredited)
Queen Kelly
Movie · as Prince Wolfram's Lackey (uncredited)
Sioux Blood
Movie · as Cheyenne Jones
His Captive Woman
Movie · as Means
The Bishop Murder Case
Movie · as Pyne (as Sydney Bracey)
The Honeymoon
Movie · as Navratil
The Cameraman
Movie · as Editor
The Haunted House
Movie · as Tully
Win That Girl
Movie · as Larry Brawn I
The Wedding March
Movie · as Navratil
Midnight Madness
Movie · as Bream's Valet
While the City Sleeps
Movie · as Short Order Cook
Show People
Movie · as Dramatic Director
The Matinee Idol
Movie · as Don's Valet (uncredited)
The Crowd
Movie · as John's Supervisor (uncredited)
Home, James
Movie · as Haskins (the butler)
Man-Made Women
Movie · as Owens
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Movie · as Dance Hall Manager (uncredited)
The Woman on Trial
Movie · as Brideaux
Birds of Prey
Movie · as Gaston
Painting the Town
Movie · as Secretary
My Best Girl
Movie · as Butler Serving Dinner (uncredited)
The 13th Juror
Movie · as The Butler
A Man Four-Square
Movie · as Homer Webb
A Bankrupt Honeymoon
Movie · as The Butler
The Blackbird
Movie · as Bertie's No. 1 Man
My Official Wife
Movie · as Valet to Sascha
You Never Know Women
Movie · as Manager
The Devil's Circus
Movie
The Mystery Club
Movie · as Detective
A Slave of Fashion
Movie · as Hobson (as Sidney Bracy)
The Merry Widow
Movie · as Danilo's Footman (uncredited)
Her Market Value
Movie · as Banks
Being Respectable
Movie · as Philip Deaby
By Divine Right
Movie · as The Hireling
Leap Year
Movie · as Loris Keene's Press Agent (uncredited)
Her Night of Romance
Movie · as Butler
Why Men Leave Home
Movie · as Sam Neilson
So This Is Marriage?
Movie · as Hawkins
Ruggles of Red Gap
Movie · as Sam Henshaw
Merry-Go-Round
Movie · as Gisella's Groom
Nobody's Bride
Movie · as Smithy
The Wild Party
Movie · as Jasper Johnston
The Social Buccaneer
Movie · as Bentley Craven
Manslaughter
Movie · as Member of the Jury (uncredited)
The Dictator
Movie · as Henry Bolton
Is Matrimony a Failure?
Movie · as Bank President
One Wonderful Night
Movie · as Juggins
Passion Fruit
Movie · as The Ancient
Morals
Movie · as Stinson
Crazy to Marry
Movie · as Col. Landis
The March Hare
Movie · as Meadows
The Outside Woman
Movie · as Mr. Cambridge
The Invisible Ray
Movie · as Jean Deaux
Food for Scandal
Movie · as Padre
An Amateur Devil
Movie · as Hopkins
The House of Mirth
Movie · as Percy Gryce
My Own United States
Movie · as Capt. Rene Gautier
A Man's World
Movie · as Emile Grimeaux
Crime and Punishment
Movie · as Andreas Valeskoff
The Long Trail
Movie · as Paul Graham
The Deemster
Movie · as Bishop, Father of Dan
The Ragged Princess
Movie · as Toby Rice
Elusive Isabel
Movie · as Luiigi
A Huntress of Men
Movie · as Ned Ashley
Temptation and the Man
Movie · as Jim Crosby
The Path of Happiness
Movie · as Grekko
The Man Inside
Movie · as Winthrop
Little Miss Happiness
Movie · as Jim Butterfield
Caprice of the Mountains
Movie
God's Witness
Movie · as Leo Darcy
Zudora
Movie · as Tom Hunt
The Million Dollar Mystery
Movie · as Jones - Hargreave's Butler / Stanley Hargreave
Uncle's Namesakes
Movie · as Uncle John
Robin Hood
Movie · as The Baron
Omens and Oracles
Movie
The Strategy of Ann
Movie