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
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
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bertram Lomax
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1981 | Zoot Suit MOVIE | George Shearer |