Quick Facts
Born:
1894-08-27
Birthplace:
Knoxville, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
98 Total Roles
Charles Meredith
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Biography
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Charles Meredith (August 27, 1894 – November 28, 1964) was an American film and television actor.
Meredith was born in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. He was a popular silent film leading man and played opposite such actresses as Blanche Sweet, Mary Miles Minter, Florence Vidor, and others in romantic drama and comedy films. In 1924, he left his film career for work on the stage. He returned to film in 1947 where he played a number of small character roles. Toward the end of his career, he turned to television as well, notably as Secretary Drake in the Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (1954) series. He also appeared in three episodes of The Lone Ranger, each time as a doctor.
He died, aged 70 in 1964, in Los Angeles, California.
Charles Meredith (August 27, 1894 – November 28, 1964) was an American film and television actor.
Meredith was born in Knoxville, Pennsylvania. He was a popular silent film leading man and played opposite such actresses as Blanche Sweet, Mary Miles Minter, Florence Vidor, and others in romantic drama and comedy films. In 1924, he left his film career for work on the stage. He returned to film in 1947 where he played a number of small character roles. Toward the end of his career, he turned to television as well, notably as Secretary Drake in the Rocky Jones, Space Ranger (1954) series. He also appeared in three episodes of The Lone Ranger, each time as a doctor.
He died, aged 70 in 1964, in Los Angeles, California.
Known For
Strangers on a Train
Judge Donahue (uncredited)
Bonanza
Referee at Duel
Ocean's Eleven
Mr. Cohen (Mortician) (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Dr. Lacey
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Judge
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Reverend
Seven Days in May
Senate Committee Member (uncredited)
They Live by Night
Comm. Hubbell
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mansfield 66/67 MOVIE | Self |
| 1967 | Pistols 'n' Petticoats MOVIE | Doctor |
| 1964 | The Quick Gun MOVIE | Rev. Staley |
| 1964 | The Incredible Mr. Limpet MOVIE | Fleet Admiral |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May MOVIE | Senate Committee Member (uncredited) |
| 1964 | Dead Ringer MOVIE | Defense Attorney (uncredited) |
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction TV | George Prentice |
| 1961 | Mister Ed TV | Self |
| 1960 | Ocean's Eleven MOVIE | Mr. Cohen (Mortician) (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Chevy Mystery Show TV | Gentry |