Author Topic: Help ID 1930's comedic character w/ Zachery Brimstead-like voice.  (Read 2287 times)

gogurt

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I'm super handy with the google but can't seem to crack this one.

1930's male comedic character actor whose trademark was a slightly campy rising and falling "Oooooooooo!" when surprised.  Seems to me he often played a butler, waiter or other service roles.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

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Re: Help ID 1930's comedic character w/ Zachery Brimstead-like voice.
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2017, 01:04:17 PM »
Frank Nelson was the (slightly) later equivalent - "Yeeeeeessss!"

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625372/

His turn on Sanford & Son is comedy gold.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZ6I4YYn5s
I really don't appreciate your sarcastic, anti-comedy tone, Bro!

gogurt

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Re: Help ID 1930's comedic character w/ Zachery Brimstead-like voice.
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2017, 11:59:20 PM »
That's him!  Thanks.