Charles Meredith

Charles Meredith

Deceased · Born: Aug 27, 1894 · Died: Nov 28, 1964

Personal Details

BornAug 27, 1894 Knoxville, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Margaret Muse

    ( Nov 26, 1932 to Nov 28, 1964 )
  • Melba D. Melsing

    ( Mar 1, 1920 to Jul 8, 2025 )

Biography

Charles Meredith, a charismatic silent film leading man, boasted the quintessential dashing good looks, boasting a tall, dark, and striking countenance, topped off by his signature high-parted hairdo. His chiseled features and debonair charm made him a sought-after leading man, paired opposite some of the most renowned actresses of the era, including Blanche Sweet, Mary Miles Minter, Florence Vidor, and Katherine MacDonald, in both romantic dramas and comedies.

In 1924, Meredith bid farewell to his film career, seeking new horizons on the stage, and remained there until 1947, when he returned to the screen, albeit in smaller, more dignified roles, typically portraying upstanding, proud, and authoritative figures, such as justices, commissioners, reverends, and admirals.

As his career drew to a close, Meredith expanded his reach to television, notably starring as Secretary Drake in the 1954 series, Rocky Jones, Space Ranger. Ultimately, he passed away at the age of 70 in 1964.

Career

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1964
The Quick Gun
The Quick Gun as Rev. Staley
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Dead Ringer
Dead Ringer as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
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Seven Days in May
Seven Days in May as Senate Committee Member (uncredited)
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1960
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Noose for a Gunman
Noose for a Gunman as Minister (uncredited)
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Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven as Mr. Cohen (Mortician) (uncredited)
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1958
The Veil
The Veil as John Haney Sr.
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1957
Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential as Dr. Charing (uncredited)
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The Guns of Fort Petticoat
The Guns of Fort Petticoat as Commanding Officer (uncredited)
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1956
Beyond the Moon
Beyond the Moon as Secretary Drake
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Menace from Outer Space
Menace from Outer Space as Drake - Secretary of Space
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1955
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Illegal
Illegal as Judge (uncredited)
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1954
Manhunt in Space
Manhunt in Space as Secretary of Space Drake
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Crash of Moons
Crash of Moons as Secretary of Space Drake
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Silver Needle in the Sky
Silver Needle in the Sky as Secretary Drake
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The Gypsy Moon
The Gypsy Moon as Secretary of Space Drake
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{"id":67921,"title":"The Big Trees","year":"1952","character":"Elder Bixby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-trees","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67921.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Big Trees
The Big Trees as Elder Bixby
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Room for One More
Room for One More as Mr. S. Thatcher
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Cattle Town
Cattle Town as Governor
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1951
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The Sea Hornet
The Sea Hornet as Mr. Goodrich
{"id":94944,"title":"Submarine Command","year":"1951","character":"Adm. Tobias","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/submarine-command","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94944.jpg"},"released":1}
Submarine Command
Submarine Command as Adm. Tobias
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{"id":68418,"title":"Fort Worth","year":"1951","character":"Sam, Railroad Backer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fort-worth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68418.jpg"},"released":1}
Fort Worth
Fort Worth as Sam, Railroad Backer (uncredited)
{"id":3294,"title":"Strangers on a Train","year":"1951","character":"Judge Donahue (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strangers-on-a-train","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ooucei76ut0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ooucei76ut0.jpg"},"released":1}
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train as Judge Donahue (uncredited)
{"id":82806,"title":"The Sun Sets at Dawn","year":"1950","character":"Reporter, AP","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sun-sets-at-dawn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82806.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Sun Sets at Dawn
The Sun Sets at Dawn as Reporter, AP
{"id":68804,"title":"Perfect Strangers","year":"1950","character":"Lyle Pettijohn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/perfect-strangers-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68804.jpg"},"released":1}
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers as Lyle Pettijohn
{"id":68613,"title":"Bright Leaf","year":"1950","character":"Pendleton (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bright-leaf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68613.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68613.jpg"},"released":1}
Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf as Pendleton (uncredited)
{"id":68603,"title":"Caged","year":"1950","character":"Parole Board Chairman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/caged","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68603.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68603.jpg"},"released":1}
Caged
Caged as Parole Board Chairman (uncredited)
{"id":14972,"title":"Francis","year":"1950","character":"Banker Munroe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/francis","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14972.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14972.jpg"},"released":1}
Francis
Francis as Banker Munroe
{"id":69131,"title":"Tokyo Joe","year":"1949","character":"General Ireton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tokyo-joe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69131.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Tokyo Joe
Tokyo Joe as General Ireton
{"id":69183,"title":"Streets of San Francisco","year":"1949","character":"Eckert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/streets-of-san-francisco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69183.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69307,"title":"He Walked by Night","year":"1949","character":"Hollywood Police Official (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/he-walked-by-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69307.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69307.jpg"},"released":1}
He Walked by Night
He Walked by Night as Hollywood Police Official (uncredited)
{"id":69019,"title":"The Lucky Stiff","year":"1949","character":"Jim Childers aka Big Jim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lucky-stiff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69019.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69019.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lucky Stiff
The Lucky Stiff as Jim Childers aka Big Jim
{"id":68898,"title":"They Live by Night","year":"1949","character":"Comm. Hubbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-live-by-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68898.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68898.jpg"},"released":1}
They Live by Night
They Live by Night as Comm. Hubbell
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1948
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{"id":32499,"title":"The Boy with Green Hair","year":"1948","character":"Mr. Piper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boy-with-green-hair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32499.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69427,"title":"For the Love of Mary","year":"1948","character":"Justice Hastings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-the-love-of-mary","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69427.jpg"},"released":1}
For the Love of Mary
For the Love of Mary as Justice Hastings
{"id":69255,"title":"All My Sons","year":"1948","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-my-sons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69255.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69255.jpg"},"released":1}