Actor / Actress
New Release
Biography
El Brendel (March 24, 1890 - April 9, 1964); born Elmer Goodfellow Brendel), nicknamed "The Synthetic Swede", was an American stage, film, and television actor. Although of German and Irish parentage, he adopted the comedic persona of a Swede who speaks fractured English.
El Brendel is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Happy Landing (1938), Hollywood on Parade No. B-4 (1934), Wings (1927), Perry Mason (1957), Racket Squad (1951), The George Gobel Show (1954), My Little Margie (1952), The Big Trail (1930).
The recorded credits span 1927 to 1957, including 23 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies23
TV shows4
Active years represented1927–1957
Place of birthPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
Also known as
Elmer Goodfellow "El" Brendel · Elmer Goodfellow Brendel
Known for
MovieHappy Landing
MovieHollywood on Parade No. B-4
MovieWings
TV ShowPerry Mason
TV ShowRacket Squad
TV ShowThe George Gobel Show
TV ShowMy Little Margie
MovieThe Big Trail
MovieParis Model
MovieCall a Messenger
MovieThe She-Creature
MovieHot Pepper
MovieThe Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
MovieOlsen’s Big Moment
MovieRolled Stockings
MovieValley of the Giants
MovieHappy Days
MovieJust Imagine
MovieIf I Had My Way
MovieStar Night at the Cocoanut Grove
MovieThe House of Fear
MovieWest of Broadway
MovieHandle with Care
MovieSix Cylinder Love
MovieThe Cock-Eyed World
MovieNew Movietone Follies of 1930
MovieCareer Woman