Quick Facts
Born:
1925-01-21
Birthplace:
Frankfort, Indiana, USA
Credits:
171 Total Roles
Charles Aidman
Acting
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Biography
Charles Aidman originally planned a career as an attorney, but was sidetracked during World War II and naval officer training at DePaul university. During a speech class the instructor, who also headed the drama department, saw Aidman as ideal for a role in an upcoming play. "I did the play and enjoyed it. It was the first play I was in, in my life...I've been acting ever since."
Known For
Innerspace
Speaker at Banquet
The Twilight Zone
Bill
The Twilight Zone
Ed Harrington
Little House on the Prairie
Sam Dobkins
M*A*S*H
Colonel Victor Bloodworth
The Wrong Man
Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)
Bonanza
Jim Applegate
Magnum, P.I.
James Randolph
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Innerspace MOVIE | Speaker at Banquet |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | Narrator (voice) |
| 1984 | Crazy like a Fox TV | Randalph Loehrman |
| 1983 | Uncommon Valor MOVIE | Sen. Hastings |
| 1982 | The Tragedy of King Lear MOVIE | Earl of Gloucester |
| 1982 | It Takes Two TV | Self |
| 1982 | Cagney & Lacey TV | Self |
| 1982 | Prime Suspect MOVIE | Self |
| 1982 | Marian Rose White MOVIE | Dr. Ashcroft |
| 1981 | Walt Disney: One Man's Dream MOVIE | Mark Twain |