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Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 2, 1917
Died
September 10, 1994
Age
76
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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1.1
Charles Drake
Acting
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…
Also known as
Charles Ruppert
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Filmography
1987
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Movie · Self (archive footage)
6.5
1985
My Brother's Wedding
Movie · Pastor #2
7.1
1975
The Lives of Jenny Dolan
Movie · Alan Hardesty
7.0
1975
Matt Helm
TV · Mr. Simmons
7.8
1975
Switch
TV · Charles Estabrook
6.6
1975
Cop on the Beat
Movie · Deputy Chief Berliner
4.7
1974
Harry O
TV
5.2
1974
Police Headquarters
Movie · David L. Chapin
0.0
1973
Scream, Pretty Peggy
Movie · George Thornton
6.2
1973
Partners in Crime
Movie · Lt. Fred Harnett
5.0
1972
The Rookies
TV
6.9
1972
The Screaming Woman
Movie · Ken Bronson
6.7
1971
Cannon
TV
6.7
1969
The Arrangement
Movie · Finnegan
6.5
1969
Hail, Hero!
Movie · Senator Murchiston
6.5
1968
The Smugglers
Movie · Harry Miller
5.8
1968
Land of the Giants
TV · Mr. Erdap
6.8
1968
The Name of the Game
TV · Tom Laraby
7.0
1968
The Name of the Game
TV · Jonathan Galley
7.0
1968
The Swimmer
Movie · Howard Graham
7.3
1968
The Counterfeit Killer
Movie · Dolan
8.0
1967
Valley of the Dolls
Movie · Kevin Gillmore
6.1
1967
The Money Jungle
Movie · Harvey Sheppard
5.6
1967
Mannix
TV · Adam Pierson
6.9