Quick Facts
Born:
1923-06-08
Birthplace:
Danville, Virginia, USA
Credits:
53 Total Roles
Charles Tyner
Acting
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Biography
Charles Tyner (June 8, 1923 – November 8, 2017) was an American film, television and stage character actor best known, principally, for his performances in the films Harold and Maude (1971), Emperor of the North Pole (1973), The Stone Killer (1973), The Longest Yard (1974), Evilspeak (1982), Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) and Pulse (1988).
Known For
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Gus
Cool Hand Luke
Boss Higgins
The Outlaw Josey Wales
Zukie Limmer
Harold and Maude
Uncle Victor
The Wonder Years
Mr. Nestor
Little House on the Prairie
Mr. Janes
ER
Barry Connelly
Pete's Dragon
Merle
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ER TV | Barry Connelly |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder TV | Harry Clark |
| 1991 | Motorama MOVIE | Dying Man |
| 1990 | Enid Is Sleeping MOVIE | Man at Indian Burial Site |
| 1988 | I'll Be Home for Christmas MOVIE | Isaiah Cawley |
| 1988 | Pulse MOVIE | Old Man |
| 1988 | The Wonder Years TV | Mr. Nestor |
| 1987 | Planes, Trains and Automobiles MOVIE | Gus |
| 1987 | Best Seller MOVIE | Harold, Cleve's father |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | E.J. Metcalf |