Portrait of Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Sep 27 1898
Birthplace: Albany, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Jan 03 1958
Charles Williams is 59 years old
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Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Charles Williams would have been no older than 59 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Charles Williams would have been no older than 59 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Actor in 'The Thin Man' (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Fighting Trouble
Fighting Trouble
Charles Williams was 57 in Fighting Trouble
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1956
Poster of A Lawless Street
A Lawless Street
Charles Williams was 57 in A Lawless Street as 'Mr. Willis (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1955
Poster of Main Street to Broadway
Main Street to Broadway
Charles Williams was 55 in Main Street to Broadway as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1953
Poster of The Magnetic Monster
The Magnetic Monster
Charles Williams was 54 in The Magnetic Monster as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1953
Poster of According to Mrs. Hoyle
According to Mrs. Hoyle
Charles Williams was 52 in According to Mrs. Hoyle as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1951
Poster of Kentucky Jubilee
Kentucky Jubilee
Charles Williams was 52 in Kentucky Jubilee as 'Yes Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Lullaby of Broadway
Lullaby of Broadway
Charles Williams was 52 in Lullaby of Broadway as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1951
Poster of Gasoline Alley
Gasoline Alley
Charles Williams was 52 in Gasoline Alley as 'Mortie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1951
Poster of The Missourians
The Missourians
Charles Williams was 52 in The Missourians as 'Postmaster Walt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1950
Poster of Task Force
Task Force
Charles Williams was 50 in Task Force as 'Luggage Salesman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 30 1949
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
Charles Williams was 50 in The Judge as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 1949
Poster of The Accused
The Accused
Charles Williams was 50 in The Accused as 'Dorgan's Assistant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1949
Poster of Parole, Inc.
Parole, Inc.
Charles Williams was 50 in Parole, Inc. as 'Titus Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1948
Poster of The Strange Mrs. Crane
The Strange Mrs. Crane
Charles Williams was 50 in The Strange Mrs. Crane as 'Juror'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 1948
Poster of Marshal of Amarillo
Marshal of Amarillo
Charles Williams was 49 in Marshal of Amarillo as 'Hiram Short'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1948
Poster of Hazard
Hazard
Charles Williams was 49 in Hazard as 'Little Motorist (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1948
Poster of Wedlock Deadlock
Wedlock Deadlock
Charles Williams was 49 in Wedlock Deadlock as 'Chester'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1947
Poster of Heading for Heaven
Heading for Heaven
Charles Williams was 49 in Heading for Heaven as 'Eddie Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1947
Poster of The Trespasser
The Trespasser
Charles Williams was 48 in The Trespasser as 'Joe, the stage manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1947
Poster of Saddle Pals
Saddle Pals
Charles Williams was 48 in Saddle Pals as 'Leslie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1947
Poster of It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
Charles Williams was 48 in It's a Wonderful Life as 'Cousin Eustace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1946
Poster of Lady Chaser
Lady Chaser
Charles Williams was 48 in Lady Chaser as 'Apartment House Manager'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1946
Poster of Queen of Burlesque
Queen of Burlesque
Charles Williams was 47 in Queen of Burlesque as 'Carr, manager of Regent Hotel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1946
Poster of Night and Day
Night and Day
Charles Williams was 47 in Night and Day as 'Music Store Customer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 1946
Poster of A Boy, a Girl and a Dog
A Boy, a Girl and a Dog
Charles Williams was 47 in A Boy, a Girl and a Dog as 'Mr. Stone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1946
Poster of Without Reservations
Without Reservations
Charles Williams was 47 in Without Reservations as 'Louis Burt (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1946
Poster of Passkey to Danger
Passkey to Danger
Charles Williams was 47 in Passkey to Danger as 'Mr. Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1946
Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
Charles Williams was 47 in The Postman Always Rings Twice as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1946
Poster of Hitchhike to Happiness
Hitchhike to Happiness
Charles Williams was 46 in Hitchhike to Happiness as 'Park Magician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1945
Poster of Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff
Charles Williams was 46 in Scared Stiff as 'Reporter (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of Hollywood and Vine
Hollywood and Vine
Charles Williams was 46 in Hollywood and Vine as 'Chick Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1945
Poster of Identity Unknown
Identity Unknown
Charles Williams was 46 in Identity Unknown as 'Auctioneer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1945
Poster of The Man Who Walked Alone
The Man Who Walked Alone
Charles Williams was 46 in The Man Who Walked Alone as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1945
Poster of End of the Road
End of the Road
Charles Williams was 46 in End of the Road as 'Jordan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1944
Poster of Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Charles Williams was 46 in Greenwich Village as 'Author'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1944
Poster of Atlantic City
Atlantic City
Charles Williams was 45 in Atlantic City as 'Chalmers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1944
Poster of Call of the Rockies
Call of the Rockies
Charles Williams was 45 in Call of the Rockies as 'Burton Witherspoon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1944
Poster of Song of the Open Road
Song of the Open Road
Charles Williams was 45 in Song of the Open Road as 'Man Saying 'It's a Trick' (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1944
Poster of Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.
Charles Williams was 45 in Sweethearts of the U.S.A. as 'Mr. Pike'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1944
Poster of Career Girl
Career Girl
Charles Williams was 45 in Career Girl as 'Louis Horton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 1944
Poster of Whispering Footsteps
Whispering Footsteps
Charles Williams was 45 in Whispering Footsteps as 'Second Bank Teller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1943
Poster of The Girl from Monterrey
The Girl from Monterrey
Charles Williams was 45 in The Girl from Monterrey as 'Harry Hollis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1943
Poster of The West Side Kid
The West Side Kid
Charles Williams was 44 in The West Side Kid as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1943
Poster of I Escaped from the Gestapo
I Escaped from the Gestapo
Charles Williams was 44 in I Escaped from the Gestapo as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1943
Poster of Redhead from Manhattan
Redhead from Manhattan
Charles Williams was 44 in Redhead from Manhattan as 'Box Office Attendant'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1943
Poster of Time to Kill
Time to Kill
Charles Williams was 44 in Time to Kill as 'Dentist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1942
Poster of Call of the Canyon
Call of the Canyon
Charles Williams was 43 in Call of the Canyon
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1942
Poster of The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
Charles Williams was 43 in The Pride of the Yankees as 'Little Strength Machine Contestant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1942
Poster of Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans
Charles Williams was 43 in Night in New Orleans as 'Citizen (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1942
Poster of My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy
Charles Williams was 43 in My Favorite Spy as '3rd Speaker in Park'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1942
Poster of One Thrilling Night
One Thrilling Night
Charles Williams was 43 in One Thrilling Night as 'Theatre Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1942
Poster of The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
Charles Williams was 43 in The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine as 'The Pitchman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of Girls' Town
Girls' Town
Charles Williams was 43 in Girls' Town as 'Coffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1942
Poster of The Fleet's In
The Fleet's In
Charles Williams was 43 in The Fleet's In as 'Photographer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1942
Poster of Blue, White, and Perfect
Blue, White, and Perfect
Charles Williams was 43 in Blue, White, and Perfect as 'Theodore H. Sherman Jr.- Printer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1942
Poster of The Great Man's Lady
The Great Man's Lady
Charles Williams was 43 in The Great Man's Lady as 'Assayer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1941
Poster of Flying Cadets
Flying Cadets
Charles Williams was 43 in Flying Cadets as 'Mr. Prim / Primmie, Bookkeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1941
Poster of The Lady from Cheyenne
The Lady from Cheyenne
Charles Williams was 42 in The Lady from Cheyenne as 'Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Mr. District Attorney
Mr. District Attorney
Charles Williams was 42 in Mr. District Attorney as 'Detective in Café (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 1941
Poster of Marked Men
Marked Men
Charles Williams was 42 in Marked Men as 'Charlie Sloane'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1940
Poster of Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry
Charles Williams was 41 in Grand Ole Opry as 'Politician (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1940
Poster of Girl in 313
Girl in 313
Charles Williams was 41 in Girl in 313 as 'Henry, Husband'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
Charles Williams was 41 in Johnny Apollo as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1940
Poster of Primrose Path
Primrose Path
Charles Williams was 41 in Primrose Path as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1940
Poster of Women Without Names
Women Without Names
Charles Williams was 41 in Women Without Names as 'Hugh Gilman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1940
Poster of Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Charles Williams was 41 in Charlie McCarthy, Detective as 'Peters (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of Days of Jesse James
Days of Jesse James
Charles Williams was 41 in Days of Jesse James as 'Northern Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1939
Poster of Sabotage
Sabotage
Charles Williams was 41 in Sabotage as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1939
Poster of Those High Grey Walls
Those High Grey Walls
Charles Williams was 40 in Those High Grey Walls as 'Stranger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1939
Poster of Undercover Doctor
Undercover Doctor
Charles Williams was 40 in Undercover Doctor as 'Pinky Valkus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939
Poster of The Flying Irishman
The Flying Irishman
Charles Williams was 40 in The Flying Irishman as 'Car Repo Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Ice Follies of 1939
The Ice Follies of 1939
Charles Williams was 40 in The Ice Follies of 1939 as 'Max Morton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1939
Poster of Wife, Husband and Friend
Wife, Husband and Friend
Charles Williams was 40 in Wife, Husband and Friend as 'Jaffee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1939
Poster of Trade Winds
Trade Winds
Charles Williams was 40 in Trade Winds as 'Reporter Jones (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1938
Poster of Gateway
Gateway
Charles Williams was 39 in Gateway as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1938
Poster of Little Miss Broadway
Little Miss Broadway
Charles Williams was 39 in Little Miss Broadway as 'Mike Brody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938
Poster of Men with Wings
Men with Wings
Charles Williams was 39 in Men with Wings as 'Telegraph Operator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1938
Poster of Alexander's Ragtime Band
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Charles Williams was 39 in Alexander's Ragtime Band as 'Agent'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1938
Poster of Mr. Moto's Gamble
Mr. Moto's Gamble
Charles Williams was 39 in Mr. Moto's Gamble as 'Gabby Marden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1938
Poster of Hollywood Stadium Mystery
Hollywood Stadium Mystery
Charles Williams was 39 in Hollywood Stadium Mystery as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1938
Poster of Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild
Charles Williams was 39 in Born to Be Wild as 'Company Spotter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1938
Poster of Love and Hisses
Love and Hisses
Charles Williams was 39 in Love and Hisses as 'Irving Skolsky'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1937
Poster of Amateur Crook
Amateur Crook
Charles Williams was 39 in Amateur Crook as 'Drunk Witness'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1937
Poster of Blossoms On Broadway
Blossoms On Broadway
Charles Williams was 39 in Blossoms On Broadway
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of Merry Go Round of 1938
Merry Go Round of 1938
Charles Williams was 39 in Merry Go Round of 1938 as 'Dave Clark'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1937
Poster of Stand-In
Stand-In
Charles Williams was 39 in Stand-In as 'Mr. Mack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of Sky Racket
Sky Racket
Charles Williams was 39 in Sky Racket as 'Nightclub Entertainer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Charlie Chan on Broadway
Charlie Chan on Broadway
Charles Williams was 38 in Charlie Chan on Broadway as 'Meeker, Burke's Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1937
Poster of It Happened in Hollywood
It Happened in Hollywood
Charles Williams was 38 in It Happened in Hollywood as 'Hymie - Photographer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1937
Poster of Wake Up and Live
Wake Up and Live
Charles Williams was 38 in Wake Up and Live as 'Charlie Alberts, Agent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1937
Poster of Vogues of 1938
Vogues of 1938
Charles Williams was 38 in Vogues of 1938 as 'Customs Man in Fall Show'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1937
Poster of Flying Fists
Flying Fists
Charles Williams was 38 in Flying Fists as 'Meggs, the Reporter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1937
Poster of Big Business
Big Business
Charles Williams was 38 in Big Business as 'Florist Shop Customer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1937
Poster of Jim Hanvey, Detective
Jim Hanvey, Detective
Charles Williams was 38 in Jim Hanvey, Detective as 'Brackett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1937
Poster of Fair Warning
Fair Warning
Charles Williams was 38 in Fair Warning as 'Hotel Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night
Charles Williams was 38 in History Is Made at Night
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Espionage
Espionage
Charles Williams was 38 in Espionage as 'Simmons (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Poster of Love Is News
Love Is News
Charles Williams was 38 in Love Is News as 'Joe Brady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Poster of Sinner Take All
Sinner Take All
Charles Williams was 38 in Sinner Take All as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1936
Poster of Four Days Wonder
Four Days Wonder
Charles Williams was 38 in Four Days Wonder as 'Kasky'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1936
Poster of Wedding Present
Wedding Present
Charles Williams was 38 in Wedding Present
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
Charles Williams was 37 in Hollywood Boulevard as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1936
Poster of Rhythm on the Range
Rhythm on the Range
Charles Williams was 37 in Rhythm on the Range as 'Gopher Mazda'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1936
Poster of Sleepless Hollow
Sleepless Hollow
Charles Williams was 37 in Sleepless Hollow as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1936
Poster of Moon Over Manhattan
Moon Over Manhattan
Charles Williams was 36 in Moon Over Manhattan
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1935
Poster of Woman in the Dark
Woman in the Dark
Charles Williams was 36 in Woman in the Dark as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1934
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Charles Williams was 35 in The Thin Man as 'Fighter Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1934
Poster of Sadie McKee
Sadie McKee
Charles Williams was 35 in Sadie McKee as 'Pest in Café (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1934
Poster of A Very Honorable Guy
A Very Honorable Guy
Charles Williams was 35 in A Very Honorable Guy as 'Druggist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1934
Poster of Gambling Ship
Gambling Ship
Charles Williams was 34 in Gambling Ship as 'Baby Face (Charles T. Pearson Jr.)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1933
Poster of The Gay Nighties
The Gay Nighties
Charles Williams was 34 in The Gay Nighties as 'Timid Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1933
Poster of The Nuisance
The Nuisance
Charles Williams was 34 in The Nuisance as 'Skating Rink Official (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1933
Poster of Made on Broadway
Made on Broadway
Charles Williams was 34 in Made on Broadway as 'Photographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1933
Poster of Central Airport
Central Airport
Charles Williams was 34 in Central Airport as 'Hotel Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1933
Poster of Hip Zip Hooray
Hip Zip Hooray
Charles Williams was 34 in Hip Zip Hooray
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1933
Poster of Blondie of the Follies
Blondie of the Follies
Charles Williams was 33 in Blondie of the Follies as 'Lottie's Friend Mr. Kinskey (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1932
Poster of Strangers of the Evening
Strangers of the Evening
Charles Williams was 33 in Strangers of the Evening as '1st Passerby'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1932
Poster of Strictly Unreliable
Strictly Unreliable
Charles Williams was 33 in Strictly Unreliable as 'Billy Freeman - Theatrical Agent (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of Dance Team
Dance Team
Charles Williams was 33 in Dance Team as 'Benny Weber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1932
Poster of Forgotten Women
Forgotten Women
Charles Williams was 33 in Forgotten Women as 'Stagehand'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1931
Poster of The Mad Genius
The Mad Genius
Charles Williams was 33 in The Mad Genius as 'Stagehand (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1931
Poster of The Old Homestead
The Old Homestead
Charles Williams was 24 in The Old Homestead as 'Gabe Waters'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1922

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Public Defender
Public Defender
Charles Williams was 55+ in Public Defender as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954
Poster of Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
Charles Williams was 55+ in Annie Oakley as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of Topper
Topper
Charles Williams was 55+ in Topper as 'Harlon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of The Abbott and Costello Show
The Abbott and Costello Show
Charles Williams was 54+ in The Abbott and Costello Show as 'Duncan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 05 1952
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Charles Williams was 54+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Charles Williams was 53+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Tim, Yo Yo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of The Cisco Kid
The Cisco Kid
Charles Williams was 51+ in The Cisco Kid as 'Fred Appleby, Hotel Manager (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 1950
Poster of The Gene Autry Show
The Gene Autry Show
Charles Williams was 51+ in The Gene Autry Show as 'Reporter Lewis (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 1950