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Charles Cahill Wilson

Charles Cahill Wilson

Director & actor · born 28 July 1894 · New York City, New York, USA

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 Hollywood comedy Lucky Boy (1928), where he also made his film debut. According to the Internet Movie Database, Lucky Boy was Wilson's only film as a director.

His most notable role was probably Clark Gable's "wonderfully aggravated" newspaper boss in Frank Capra's comedy It Happened One Night, which won five Academy Awards in 1935. He was also cast in small roles in other Capra movies such as Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Shortly before his death, Wilson appeared as the boss of the Three Stooges in the two-reel comedy Crime on Their Hands (1948).

Where to start: It's a Wonderful Life (1946).

As director 1

As actor 172

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Charles Cahill Wilson movie?

By viewer score, It's a Wonderful Life (1946) at 8.3/10.

What are Charles Cahill Wilson’s most popular movies?

It's a Wonderful Life, It Happened One Night, Scarlet Street.

How many movies has Charles Cahill Wilson made?

173 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 172 as actor.

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