Claim: Brooks Benedict was a British film actor who started his career in the William Wellman's movie Cupid's Fireman (1923) and landed a major role in the film The Freshman / College Days (1925) .
Evidence: Brooks Benedict (born Harold J. Mann, February 6, 1896 – January 1, 1968) was an American actor of the silent and sound film era, where he played supporting and utility roles in over 300 films, mostly uncredited.