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Charles Williams

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Charles Williams

Born September 27, 1898 in Albany, New York, USADied January 3, 1958127 films

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.

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It's a Wonderful Life posterFirst watchIt's a Wonderful Life19468.3as Cousin EustaceGeorge Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and…View film

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Filmography

127 films as actor
  1. 1956Fighting Trouble
  2. 1955A Lawless StreetMr. Willis (uncredited)
  3. 1953Main Street to BroadwayBartender (uncredited)
  4. 1953The Magnetic MonsterCabbie
  5. 1952Has Anybody Seen My Gal?Reporter (uncredited)
  6. 1951According to Mrs. HoyleCharlie
  7. 1951Kentucky JubileeYes Man
  8. 1951Lullaby of BroadwayReporter (uncredited)
  9. 1951Gasoline AlleyMortie
  10. 1950The MissouriansPostmaster Walt
  11. 1949Task ForceLuggage Salesman (uncredited)
  12. 1949The JudgeReporter
  13. 1949The AccusedDorgan's Assistant (uncredited)
  14. 1948Parole, Inc.Titus Jones
  15. 1948The Strange Mrs. CraneJuror
  16. 1948Marshal of AmarilloHiram Short
  17. 1948HazardLittle Motorist (uncredited)
  18. 1947Wedlock DeadlockChester
  19. 1947Heading for HeavenEddie Williams
  20. 1947The TrespasserJoe, the stage manager
  21. 1947Saddle PalsLeslie
  22. 1946It's a Wonderful LifeCousin Eustace
  23. 1946Lady ChaserApartment House Manager
  24. 1946Queen of BurlesqueCarr, manager of Regent Hotel
  25. 1946Night and DayMusic Store Customer (uncredited)
  26. 1946A Boy, a Girl and a DogMr. Stone
  27. 1946Without ReservationsLouis Burt (uncredited)
  28. 1946Passkey to DangerMr. Williams
  29. 1946The Postman Always Rings TwiceDoctor (uncredited)
  30. 1945Hitchhike to HappinessPark Magician (uncredited)
  31. 1945Scared StiffReporter (Uncredited)
  32. 1945Hollywood and VineChick Jones
  33. 1945Identity UnknownAuctioneer
  34. 1945The Man Who Walked AloneReporter
  35. 1944End of the RoadJordan
  36. 1944Greenwich VillageAuthor
  37. 1944Atlantic CityChalmers
  38. 1944Call of the RockiesBurton Witherspoon
  39. 1944Song of the Open RoadMan Saying 'It's a Trick' (uncredited)
  40. 1944Sweethearts of the U.S.A.Mr. Pike
  41. 1944Career GirlLouis Horton
  42. 1943Whispering FootstepsSecond Bank Teller
  43. 1943The Girl from MonterreyHarry Hollis
  44. 1943Nobody's DarlingNews Photographer (uncredited)
  45. 1943The West Side KidReporter
  46. 1943I Escaped from the GestapoSecretary
  47. 1943Redhead from ManhattanBox Office Attendant
  48. 1942Time to KillDentist
  49. 1942Call of the Canyon
  50. 1942The Pride of the YankeesLittle Strength Machine Contestant (uncredited)
  51. 1942Night in New OrleansCitizen (uncredited)
  52. 1942My Favorite Spy3rd Speaker in Park
  53. 1942One Thrilling NightTheatre Manager (uncredited)
  54. 1942The Affairs of Jimmy ValentineThe Pitchman
  55. 1942Girls' TownCoffer
  56. 1942The Fleet's InPhotographer
  57. 1942Blue, White and PerfectTheodore H. Sherman Jr.- Printer
  58. 1941The Great Man's LadyAssayer
  59. 1941Flying CadetsMr. Prim / Primmie, Bookkeeper
  60. 1941The Lady from CheyenneClerk
  61. 1941Mr. District AttorneyDetective in Café (uncredited)
  62. 1940Marked MenCharlie Sloane
  63. 1940Grand Ole OpryPolitician (uncredited)
  64. 1940Girl in 313Henry, Husband
  65. 1940Johnny ApolloPhotographer (uncredited)
  66. 1940Primrose Path(uncredited)
  67. 1940Women Without NamesHugh Gilman
  68. 1939Charlie McCarthy, DetectivePeters (uncredited)
  69. 1939Days of Jesse JamesNorthern Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
  70. 1939Sabotage(uncredited)
  71. 1939Those High Grey WallsStranger (uncredited)
  72. 1939Undercover DoctorPinky Valkus
  73. 1939The Flying IrishmanCar Repo Man
  74. 1939The Ice Follies of 1939Max Morton (uncredited)
  75. 1939Wife, Husband and FriendJaffee
  76. 1938Trade WindsReporter Jones (Uncredited)
  77. 1938GatewayReporter
  78. 1938Little Miss BroadwayMike Brody
  79. 1938Men with WingsTelegraph Operator (uncredited)
  80. 1938Alexander's Ragtime BandAgent
  81. 1938Mr. Moto's GambleGabby Marden
  82. 1938Hollywood Stadium MysteryJake
  83. 1938Born to Be WildCompany Spotter
  84. 1937Love and HissesIrving Skolsky
  85. 1937Amateur CrookDrunk Witness
  86. 1937Blossoms On Broadway
  87. 1937Merry Go Round of 1938Dave Clark
  88. 1937Stand-InMr. Mack
  89. 1937Sky RacketNightclub Entertainer
  90. 1937Charlie Chan on BroadwayMeeker, Burke's Lawyer
  91. 1937It Happened in HollywoodHymie - Photographer
  92. 1937Wake Up and LiveCharlie Alberts, Agent
  93. 1937Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Customs Man in Fall Show
  94. 1937Flying FistsMeggs, the Reporter
  95. 1937Big BusinessFlorist Shop Customer
  96. 1937Turn Off the MoonBrooks (uncredited)
  97. 1937Jim Hanvey, DetectiveBrackett
  98. 1937History Is Made at Night
  99. 1937Fair WarningHotel Clerk
  100. 1937EspionageSimmons (uncredited)
  101. 1937Love Is NewsJoe Brady
  102. 1936Sinner Take AllMinor Role (uncredited)
  103. 1936Four Days WonderKasky
  104. 1936Wedding Present
  105. 1936Hollywood BoulevardReporter (uncredited)
  106. 1936Rhythm on the RangeGopher Mazda
  107. 1936Sleepless HollowDoctor (uncredited)
  108. 1935Moon Over ManhattanTaxi Driver
  109. 1934Woman in the DarkHotel Desk Clerk
  110. 1934The Thin ManFighter Manager (uncredited)
  111. 1934Sadie McKeePest in Café (uncredited)
  112. 1934A Very Honorable GuyDruggist
  113. 1933Gambling ShipBaby Face (Charles T. Pearson Jr.)
  114. 1933The Gay NightiesTimid Man
  115. 1933The NuisanceSkating Rink Official (uncredited)
  116. 1933Made on BroadwayPhotographer
  117. 1933Central AirportHotel Desk Clerk
  118. 1933Hip Zip Hooray
  119. 1932The Devil Is DrivingBill Jones (uncredited)
  120. 1932Blondie of the FolliesLottie's Friend Mr. Kinskey (uncredited)