Sidney Bracey was an American actor known for his roles in The Monster Walks, The Million Dollar Mystery, and Show People. He was born on December 18, 1877, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and died on August 5, 1942, in Hollywood, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Sidney Bracey was the son of Clara T. Bracy. He married Evelyn Foshay on June 13, 1914. Bracey began his acting career in the 1890s with the J.C. Williamson company in Australia, and later came to America, where he performed on Broadway and worked with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company.
Career
Bracey became a supporting player in U.S. films starting in the 1920s and continued acting until his death. Over the years, he appeared in numerous films, often playing various butler or waiter roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Sidney Bracey passed away on August 5, 1942, in Hollywood, California. He left behind a legacy of diverse roles that spanned various genres in the film industry, marking him as a notable character actor of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Cameraman | 1928-09-10 | Editor |
| Charlie Chan at the Race Track | 1936-08-07 | Waiter on ship |
| The Greeks Had a Word for Them | 1932-02-03 | The Waiter |
| Queen Kelly | 1932-10-18 | Prince Wolfram’s Lackey |
| The Airmail Mystery | 1932-03-28 | Driscoll |
| The Dawn Patrol | 1938-12-24 | Major Brand’s Orderly |
| Broadway Bill | 1934-11-30 | Higgins’ 2nd Butler (uncredited) |
| Call It a Day | 1937-04-17 | Flower Shop Owner (uncredited) |
| The Vanishing Shadow | 1934-04-22 | Denny |
| Rhythm in the Clouds | 1937-06-21 | Butler |
| The Second Floor Mystery | 1930-04-26 | Alfred |
| One Rainy Afternoon | 1936-05-13 | George, Butler (Uncredited) |
| He Was Her Man | 1934-06-16 | Waiter |
| The Poor Rich | 1934-02-25 | Arbuthnot |
| The Girl Downstairs | 1938-12-23 | Second Butler (uncredited) |
| The 9th Guest | 1934-01-31 | Hawkins |
| Tugboat Annie Sails Again | 1940-10-26 | Limey |
| Back Page | 1933-11-07 | Edgar Ashe |
| Broken Dreams | 1933-10-19 | Hopkins |
| A Bankrupt Honeymoon | 1926-02-06 | The Butler |
| Merrily We Live | 1938-03-04 | 2nd Butler |
| Let ’em Have It | 1935-05-15 | Butler at Spencer Home |