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El Brendel
Born 1890-03-24Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The She-CreatureOlaf, the butlerParis ModelPapa JensenThe Beautiful Blonde from Bashful BendMr. JorgensenPistol Packin' NitwitsProfessor BrendelSnooper ServiceRoleI'm from ArkansasOlyMachine Gun MamaOllie SwensonPick a Peck of PlumbersAxel SwensonDefective DetectivesElA Rookie's CookieOle - Rookie PolicemanBoobs in the NightRoleI Spied for YouOle OlesenHis Wedding ScareOleyHam and YeggsEl BrendelPhoney CroniesOleyOlaf Laughs LastOlaf HansenSweet Spirits of the NighterOley BrendelThe Blitz KissOley OlsenLove at First FrightZebReady, Willing but UnableOlley OlsenYumpin' Yiminy!Oley BrendelGallant SonsOlaf LarsenCaptain CautionSlushyIf I Had My WayAxel Swensen