Charles Meredith

Born: 1894-08-27

Birthplace: Knoxville, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

Known For

Ocean's Eleven
Strangers on a Train
Seven Days in May
The Lone Ranger
The Guns of Fort Petticoat
Bright Leaf
Room for One More
A Foreign Affair
The Big Trees
Francis

Top Movie Credits

Ocean's Eleven Mr. Cohen (Mortician) (uncredited)
Strangers on a Train Judge Donahue (uncredited)
Seven Days in May Senate Committee Member (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger Governor
The Guns of Fort Petticoat Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Bright Leaf Pendleton (uncredited)
Room for One More Mr. S. Thatcher
A Foreign Affair Yandell
The Big Trees Elder Bixby
Francis Banker Munroe