Charles Williams

Acting • 147 Credits

Biography

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). He was married to Isabel and Virginia Josephine Evans. He died on January 3, 1958 in Hollywood, California.

✍️ Written & Story Credits (6)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Carnival Story

Carnival Story

1954 ⭐ 2.3
Story
Hollywood and Vine

Hollywood and Vine

1945 ⭐ 2.2
Story
Heroes in Blue

Heroes in Blue

1939 ⭐ 2.3
Story
Midnight Limited

Midnight Limited

1940 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Circus of Love

Circus of Love

1954 ⭐ 4.5
Story
Moon Over Manhattan

Moon Over Manhattan

1935 ⭐ 3.5
Story

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

1946 ⭐ 4.1
as Cousin Eustace
The Thin Man

The Thin Man

1934 ⭐ 3.8
as Fighter Manager (uncredited)
The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice

1946 ⭐ 3.5
as Doctor (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees

1942 ⭐ 3.6
as Little Strength Machine Contestant (uncredited)
Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman

1952 ⭐ 3.3
as Yo Yo
History Is Made at Night

History Is Made at Night

1937 ⭐ 3.3
Night and Day

Night and Day

1946 ⭐ 3.0
as Music Store Customer (uncredited)
The Magnetic Monster

The Magnetic Monster

1953 ⭐ 2.8
as Cabbie
Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

1938 ⭐ 3.4
as Agent
A Lawless Street

A Lawless Street

1955 ⭐ 2.8
as Mr. Willis (uncredited)
The Accused

The Accused

1949 ⭐ 3.1
as Dorgan's Assistant (uncredited)
Primrose Path

Primrose Path

1940 ⭐ 3.4
as (uncredited)
Sadie McKee

Sadie McKee

1934 ⭐ 3.5
as Pest in Café (uncredited)
Charlie Chan on Broadway

Charlie Chan on Broadway

1937 ⭐ 3.6
as Meeker, Burke's Lawyer
Has Anybody Seen My Gal?

Has Anybody Seen My Gal?

1952 ⭐ 3.5
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Mad Genius

The Mad Genius

1931 ⭐ 3.2
as Stagehand (uncredited)
Mr. Moto's Gamble

Mr. Moto's Gamble

1938 ⭐ 3.2
as Gabby Marden
Johnny Apollo

Johnny Apollo

1940 ⭐ 3.4
as Photographer (uncredited)
The Abbott and Costello Show

The Abbott and Costello Show

1952 ⭐ 3.6
as Duncan
Without Reservations

Without Reservations

1946 ⭐ 3.1
as Louis Burt (uncredited)
Woman in the Dark

Woman in the Dark

1934 ⭐ 3.0
as Hotel Desk Clerk
Stand-In

Stand-In

1937 ⭐ 3.3
as Mr. Mack
Wedding Present

Wedding Present

1936 ⭐ 3.1
Lullaby of Broadway

Lullaby of Broadway

1951 ⭐ 3.0
as Reporter (uncredited)
Little Miss Broadway

Little Miss Broadway

1938 ⭐ 3.3
as Mike Brody
Whispering Footsteps

Whispering Footsteps

1943 ⭐ 2.6
as Second Bank Teller
Task Force

Task Force

1949 ⭐ 3.5
as Luggage Salesman (uncredited)
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938

Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938

1937 ⭐ 2.8
as Customs Man in Fall Show
It Happened in Hollywood

It Happened in Hollywood

1937 ⭐ 3.1
as Hymie - Photographer
Gambling Ship

Gambling Ship

1933 ⭐ 2.9
as Baby Face (Charles T. Pearson Jr.)