Charles Drake
Acting
Born October 2, 1917 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Charles Drake (October 2, 1917 – September 10, 1994) was an American actor.Drake was born as Charles Ruppert in New York City. He graduated from Nichols College and became a salesman. In 1939, he turned to acting and signed a contract with Warner Brothers. He wasn't immediately successful. World War II interrupted his career; soon after his military service was complete, Drake returned to Hollywood in 1945, his contract with Warner Brothers ended. In the 1940s, he did some freelance work, like A Night in Casablanca. In 1949 he moved to Universal Studios. In 1955, Drake turned to television as…
Known For · 40 titles
Star Trek
The Fugitive
Ironside
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
The Lucy Show
Wagon Train
Robert Montgomery Presents
Mannix
The Virginian
Mission: Impossible
Climax!
Studio One
Daniel Boone
Cannon
The Invaders
Kraft Television Theatre
The Name of the Game
The Rookies
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Land of the Giants
Checkmate
Switch
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Harry O
F Troop
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Judd, for the Defense
Matt Helm
Letter to Loretta
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Maltese Falcon
General Electric Theater
Sergeant York
Valley of the Dolls
Harvey
Now, Voyager
The Swimmer
All That Heaven Allows
Winchester '73
No Name on the Bullet