Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Acting

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Born September 18, 1905 · Oakland, California, USA

Died February 28, 1977 · aged 71

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977) was an American comic actor who became famous playing Rochester, the valet to Jack Benny's eponymous title character on the long-running radio and television series The Jack Benny Program.

Known For

Gone with the WindGone with the Wind · 1939
Gone with the Wind
7.91939
MovieDramaWar
The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World · 1963
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
7.01963
MovieAdventureComedy
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.
The Gay BrideThe Gay Bride · 1934
The Gay Bride
6.01934
MovieCrimeComedy
Mary wants to marry a gangster because that is where the money is. Unfortunately, the life expectancy and finances of a gangster are unstable.
ExposedExposed · 1938
Exposed
6.71938
MovieDrama
A magazine reporter exposes a crooked District Attorney, resulting in his trial. Complications ensue, however, when the man is acquitted.
You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You · 1938
You Can't Take It with You
7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Transient LadyTransient Lady · 1935
Transient Lady
6.31935
MovieRomanceAction
A senator's brother turns up murdered, and the senator tries to pin the blame on a man he knows is innocent.
Wake Up and LiveWake Up and Live · 1937
Wake Up and Live
6.21937
MovieMusic
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
JezebelJezebel · 1938
Jezebel
7.01938
MovieDramaRomance
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.

Movies

Gone with the WindGone with the Wind · 1939
Gone with the Wind
7.91939
MovieDramaWar
The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World · 1963
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
7.01963
MovieAdventureComedy
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.
The Gay BrideThe Gay Bride · 1934
The Gay Bride
6.01934
MovieCrimeComedy
Mary wants to marry a gangster because that is where the money is. Unfortunately, the life expectancy and finances of a gangster are unstable.
ExposedExposed · 1938
Exposed
6.71938
MovieDrama
A magazine reporter exposes a crooked District Attorney, resulting in his trial. Complications ensue, however, when the man is acquitted.
You Can't Take It with YouYou Can't Take It with You · 1938
You Can't Take It with You
7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Transient LadyTransient Lady · 1935
Transient Lady
6.31935
MovieRomanceAction
A senator's brother turns up murdered, and the senator tries to pin the blame on a man he knows is innocent.
Wake Up and LiveWake Up and Live · 1937
Wake Up and Live
6.21937
MovieMusic
Satire on radio, built around the supposed feud between bandleader Ben Bernie and journalist Walter Winchell.
JezebelJezebel · 1938
Jezebel
7.01938
MovieDramaRomance
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Tales of ManhattanTales of Manhattan · 1942
Tales of Manhattan
6.51942
MovieDramaComedy
Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those who wear it. The video release features a W.C. Fields segment not included in the original theatrical release.
Kiss the Boys GoodbyeKiss the Boys Goodbye · 1941
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
6.51941
MovieMusic
New York chorus girl Cindy Lou Bethany becomes frustrated when she prepares for an audition for a Broadway musical, but the auditions close and her roommate, Gwen Abbott, is hired to be secretary to Top Rumson, the show's financial backer. Gwen tells Cindy that the director, Lloyd Lloyd, and composer, Dick Rayburn, have been sent to the South on a talent search for a classic Southern belle type to star in the show, although their shows usually feature Myra Stanhope, an actress whose style is hopelessly inappropriate for this show. Desperate for work, Cindy returns to her aunt Lily Lou and uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany's home in the South and schemes to get Lloyd and Rayburn to audition her.
You Can Change The WorldYou Can Change The World · 1950
You Can Change The World
6.41950
MovieFamily
Comedian Jack Benny has his butler, Rochester, call several of his celebrity friends over to the house. Benny introduces them to a Catholic priest, who speaks to them about doing a film for a group called the Christophers. The Christophers are an organization that wants to use different mediums such radio, TV, and film to inspire young people to change the world for the better by pursuing careers in public service like teaching and government work. The priest gives the celebrities a history lesson about the founding of the U.S. and God's role in it, and he asks for their help.
Elf: Christmas in TinseltownElf: Christmas in Tinseltown · 2004
Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown
2004
Movie
Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant, leads us through the history of this special holiday in the City of Angels.
Show BoatShow Boat · 1936
Show Boat
6.71936
MovieMusicRomance
Despite her mother's objections, the naive young daughter of a show boat captain is thrust into the limelight as the company's new leading lady.
Two in a CrowdTwo in a Crowd · 1936
Two in a Crowd
8.01936
MovieRomanceComedy
When two halves of a thousand-dollar bill are discovered in the snow, the penniless pair that individually grabs each half must come to terms. Actress Julia Wayne needs the whole $1,000, and so does sportsman Larry Stevens. Since compromise will serve neither of their needs, they are stalemated - until complications arise.
Cabin in the SkyCabin in the Sky · 1943
Cabin in the Sky
6.51943
MovieMusicFantasy
When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Show-Business at WarShow-Business at War · 1943
Show-Business at War
7.01943
MovieDocumentary
A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
His Night OutHis Night Out · 1935
His Night Out
7.01935
MovieAdventureComedy
When a meek purchasing agent is told by a quack doctor that he only has three months to live, he gets involved with a bank robbery and kidnapped by the gang.
Hat Check GirlHat Check Girl · 1932
Hat Check Girl
7.51932
MovieComedy
Gerry Marsh is a hat-check girl in a nightclub surrounded by bootleggers, blackmailers and others before she falls in love with millionaire playboy Buster Collins. Gerry is supported by her girlfriend Jessie.
What Price Hollywood?What Price Hollywood? · 1932
What Price Hollywood?
6.81932
MovieDrama
Sassy and ambitious waitress Mary Evans amuses and befriends amiable seldom-sober Hollywood film director Max Carey when he stumbles into her restaurant. Max invites Mary to his film premiere and, after a night of drinking and carousing, Mary is granted a screen test. A studio contract follows. Just as Mary finds her dreams coming true, Carey’s life and career begins its descent.
The Show-OffThe Show-Off · 1946
The Show-Off
7.01946
MovieComedy
Chaos is brought to a family when daughter marries a brash young man met on a blind date.
Topper ReturnsTopper Returns · 1941
Topper Returns
6.51941
MovieComedyFantasy
Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington, the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.
That's Entertainment, Part IIThat's Entertainment, Part II · 1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
7.01976
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
Star Spangled RhythmStar Spangled Rhythm · 1942
Star Spangled Rhythm
6.21942
MovieComedyMusic
Pop, a security guard at Paramount has told his son that he's the head of the studio. When his son arrives in Hollywood on shore leave with his buddies, Pop enlists the aid of the studio's dizzy switchboard operator in pulling off the charade. Things get more complicated when Pop agrees to put together a show for the Navy starring Paramount's top contract players.
Man About TownMan About Town · 1939
Man About Town
4.51939
MovieComedyMusic
Producer Bob Temple, who's brought an American show to London, loves his star Diana, but she won't take him seriously as a lover. To show her, he picks up stranger Lady Arlington, whose financier husband neglects her. On a weekend at the Arlington country house, Bob is used by both Lady A. and her friend to make their husbands jealous; this works all too well, and Bob is in danger from both husbands.

TV Shows

Love, American StyleLove, American Style · 1969
Love, American Style
6.21969
SeriesComedy
An anthology comedy series featuring a line up of different celebrity guest stars appearing in anywhere from one, two, three, and four short stories or vignettes within an hour about versions of love and romance.
What's My Line?What's My Line? · 1950
What's My Line?
7.01950
SeriesFamilyComedy
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show · 1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.81948
SeriesComedy
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
The Jack Benny ProgramThe Jack Benny Program · 1950
The Jack Benny Program
7.81950
SeriesComedy
Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular performers from his radio show days.
It Takes a ThiefIt Takes a Thief · 1968
It Takes a Thief
7.21968
SeriesDrama
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
The New Scooby-Doo MoviesThe New Scooby-Doo Movies · 1972
The New Scooby-Doo Movies
7.71972
SeriesAnimationMystery
Aside from doubling the length of each episode, The New Scooby-Doo Movies differed from its predecessor in the addition of a rotating special guest star slot; each episode featured real-life celebrities or well known fictional characters joining the Mystery, Inc. gang in solving the mystery of the week. Some episodes, in particular the episodes guest-starring the characters from The Addams Family, Batman, and Jeannie, deviated from the established Scooby-Doo format of presenting criminals masquerading as supernatural beings by introducing real ghosts, witches, monsters, and other such characters into the plots.
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of Fame · 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.81951
SeriesDrama
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Harlem GlobetrottersHarlem Globetrotters · 1970
Harlem Globetrotters
6.41970
SeriesAnimation
Harlem Globetrotters is a Saturday morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera and CBS Productions, featuring animated versions of players from the famous basketball team, Harlem Globetrotters. Broadcast from September 12, 1970, to September 2, 1972 on CBS, and later re-run on NBC as The Go-Go Globetrotters, the show featured cartoon versions of George "Meadowlark" Lemon, Freddie "Curly" Neal, Hubert "Geese" Ausbie, J.C. "Gip" Gipson, Bobby Joe Mason, and Pablo Robertson, alongside their fictional bus driver and manager, Granny, and their dog mascot, Dribbles. The series worked to a formula where the team travels somewhere and typically get involved in a local conflict that leads to one of the Globetrotters proposing a basketball game to settle the issue. To ensure the Globetrotters' defeat, the villains rig the contest; however, before the second half of the contest, the team always finds a way to even the odds, become all but invincible, and win the game.