8.3
Movie
Acting
Charles Williams
- Born
- Died
- (aged 59)
- Birthplace
- Albany, New York, USA
- Credits
- 142 titles
Biography
Charles Williams was born on September 27, 1898 in Albany, New York. He was an actor and writer, known for It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Hollywood and Vine (1945) and Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938). He was married to Isabel and Virginia Josephine Evans. He died on January 3, 1958 in Hollywood, California.
Signature work
Known For
8.3
Movie
6.6
TV
Adventures of Superman
6.7
Movie
History Is Made at Night
5.6
Movie
The Magnetic Monster
6.8
Movie
Alexander's Ragtime Band
7.1
Movie
Charlie Chan on Broadway
6.4
Movie
Mr. Moto's Gamble
7.2
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
6.1
Movie
Woman in the Dark
6.5
Movie
Stand-In
6.2
Movie
Wedding Present
6.5
Movie
Little Miss Broadway
5.2
Movie
Whispering Footsteps
5.5
Movie
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
6.3
Movie
It Happened in Hollywood
5.7
Movie
Gambling Ship
4.6
Movie
Carnival Story
5.5
Movie
The Judge
Acting credits 138
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy Film | Actor in 'The Thin Man' (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1956 | Fighting Trouble Film | |
| 1955 | A Lawless Street Film | Mr. Willis (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Public Defender TV | Sam (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Annie Oakley TV | Fred (1 ep) |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway Film | Bartender (uncredited) |
| 1953 | Topper TV | Harlon (1 ep) |
| 1953 | The Magnetic Monster Film | Cabbie |
| 1952 | The Abbott and Costello Show TV | Duncan (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Mr. & Mrs. North TV | (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman TV | Tim, Yo Yo (1 ep) |
| 1952 | Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1951 | According to Mrs. Hoyle Film | Charlie |
| 1951 | Kentucky Jubilee Film | Yes Man |
| 1951 | Lullaby of Broadway Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Gasoline Alley Film | Mortie |
| 1950 | The Missourians Film | Postmaster Walt |
| 1950 | The Cisco Kid TV | Hotel Manager (uncredited), Fred Appleby (1 ep) |
| 1950 | The Gene Autry Show TV | Reporter Lewis (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1949 | Task Force Film | Luggage Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The Judge Film | Reporter |
| 1949 | The Accused Film | Dorgan's Assistant (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Parole, Inc. Film | Titus Jones |
| 1948 | The Strange Mrs. Crane Film | Juror |
| 1948 | Marshal of Amarillo Film | Hiram Short |
| 1948 | Hazard Film | Little Motorist (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Wedlock Deadlock Film | Chester |
| 1947 | Heading for Heaven Film | Eddie Williams |
| 1947 | The Trespasser Film | Joe, the stage manager |
| 1947 | Saddle Pals Film | Leslie |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life Film | Cousin Eustace |
| 1946 | Lady Chaser Film | Apartment House Manager |
| 1946 | Queen of Burlesque Film | Carr, manager of Regent Hotel |
| 1946 | Night and Day Film | Music Store Customer (uncredited) |
| 1946 | A Boy, a Girl and a Dog Film | Mr. Stone |
| 1946 | Without Reservations Film | Louis Burt (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Passkey to Danger Film | Mr. Williams |
| 1946 | The Postman Always Rings Twice Film | Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Hitchhike to Happiness Film | Park Magician (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Scared Stiff Film | Reporter (Uncredited) |
| 1945 | Hollywood and Vine Film | Chick Jones |
| 1945 | Identity Unknown Film | Auctioneer |
| 1945 | The Man Who Walked Alone Film | Reporter |
| 1944 | End of the Road Film | Jordan |
| 1944 | Greenwich Village Film | Author |
| 1944 | Atlantic City Film | Chalmers |
| 1944 | Call of the Rockies Film | Burton Witherspoon |
| 1944 | Song of the Open Road Film | Man Saying 'It's a Trick' (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Sweethearts of the U.S.A. Film | Mr. Pike |
| 1944 | Career Girl Film | Louis Horton |
| 1943 | Whispering Footsteps Film | Second Bank Teller |
| 1943 | The Girl from Monterrey Film | Harry Hollis |
| 1943 | Nobody's Darling Film | News Photographer (uncredited) |
| 1943 | The West Side Kid Film | Reporter |
| 1943 | I Escaped from the Gestapo Film | Secretary |
| 1943 | Redhead from Manhattan Film | Box Office Attendant |
| 1942 | Time to Kill Film | Dentist |
| 1942 | Call of the Canyon Film | |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees Film | Little Strength Machine Contestant (uncredited) |
Crew credits 6
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Circus of Love Film | Story |
| 1954 | Carnival Story Film | Story |
| 1945 | Hollywood and Vine Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 1940 | Midnight Limited Film | Screenplay |
| 1939 | Heroes in Blue Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 1935 | Moon Over Manhattan Film | Music, Story |