El Brendel was born on March 25, 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Just Imagine (1930), Wings (1927) and The Big Trail (1930). He was married to Flo Bert. He died on April 9, 1964 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Of German and Irish parentage, he developed his Swedish persona due to anti-German sentiment in America, following the Lusitania sinking.
Actor in comedy relief for Fox, between 1929 and 1931. At Columbia from 1936 to 1945, appearing in many two-reel shorts. Best known for starring in Fox's futuristic musical Just Imagine (1930).
Former vaudevillain who often used a fractured-Swedish accent in his movie comedy roles.
Entered films in 1926.
Appeared in Broadway with his wife, Sophie Flo Bert.