Charles Cahill Wilson
Acting
Born July 28, 1894 · New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Charles Cahill Wilson (July 29, 1894 – January 7, 1948) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Hollywood from the late 1920s to late 1940s. Born in New York City in 1894, the white-haired, burly actor was often typecast as an earnest police officer, newspaper editor or principal. He appeared in over 250 films between 1928 and 1948, mostly playing small supporting roles with a few sentences. Charles Wilson began his acting career at the theatre, including roles in six Broadway plays between 1918 and 1931. In 1928, he directed the Hollywoo…
Known For · 40 titles
It's a Wonderful Life
It Happened One Night
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
The 9th Guest
The Roaring Twenties
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Batman
Knute Rockne All American
Scarlet Street
This Gun for Hire
Angels with Dirty Faces
Meet John Doe
Gold Diggers of 1933
Satan Met a Lady
You Only Live Once
They Drive by Night
Invisible Stripes
City for Conquest
Private Detective 62
Shadows of Sing Sing
He Married His Wife
Gentleman Jim
The Face Behind the Mask
Find the Witness
Dressed to Kill
Rings on Her Fingers
The Kennel Murder Case
The Hell Cat
Two O'Clock Courage
The Mayor of Hell
That’s My Story
The Return of Jimmy Valentine
Song of Love
Show Boat
Broadway Melody of 1938
The Gilded Lily
The Case of the Curious Bride
Passkey to Danger
The Missing Juror
Out of the Fog