Also Known As: Ernest Sharpe, Eric Rhodes
Erik Rhodes
📍Born in 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.
Known For
Top Hat
as Alberto Beddini
Charlie Chan in Paris
as Max Corday
The Gay Divorcee
as Rodolfo Tonetti
Mysterious Mr. Moto
as David Scott-Frensham
Second Wife
as Dave Bennet
Beg, Borrow or Steal
as Lefevre
Old Man Rhythm
as Frank Rochet
The Nitwits
as George Clark
Two in the Dark
as Carlo Gheet
Music for Madame
as Spaghetti Nadzio
Criminal Lawyer
as Tony Bandini
A Night at the Ritz
as Leopold
📌 Quick Info
Born
February 10, 1906
Place of Birth
El Reno, Oklahoma Territory, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.5
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
32
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
27
Movies
5
TV Shows