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

Strangers on a Train
Ocean's Eleven
Seven Days in May
The Sun Sets at Dawn
A Foreign Affair
Room for One More
The Lone Ranger
Simple Souls
Francis
He Walked by Night

Top Movie Credits

Strangers on a Train Judge Donahue (uncredited)
Ocean's Eleven Mr. Cohen (Mortician) (uncredited)
Seven Days in May Senate Committee Member (uncredited)
The Sun Sets at Dawn Reporter, AP
A Foreign Affair Yandell
Room for One More Mr. S. Thatcher
The Lone Ranger Governor
Simple Souls Duke of Wynningham
Francis Banker Munroe
He Walked by Night Hollywood Police Official (uncredited)