Born: January 26, 1905 – Died: July 9, 2007
Charles Lane, born Charles Gerstle Levison, graced the entertainment world with a unique presence that was both irksome and invaluable. Born on January 26, 1905, in San Francisco, he survived the city's notorious 1906 earthquake. His parents, Jacob and Bertha Levison, raised him in a working-class environment, nurturing a man who would later become a Hollywood staple.
Lane's journey to stardom began far from the glitz of Hollywood. Initially working in insurance, his life took a dramatic turn towards acting. He debuted in the Pasadena Playhouse, a hub for training stage actors for cinema, marking the start of a prolific career.
Early Life and Career
Lane's early life, shrouded in the ordinary, belied the extraordinary path he would take. After completing his basic education, he ventured into the insurance industry. However, his true calling in acting soon became apparent. He joined the Pasadena Playhouse in 1928, honing his skills in various theatrical productions.
Lane's first foray into the film industry was an uncredited role as a hotel clerk, a humble beginning for a man who would become an iconic figure in Hollywood. He quickly found his niche, often cast as the quintessential 'sourpuss,' playing roles that ranged from rent collectors to judges, and his first major success came as Homer Bedloe in "Petticoat Junction," a role that showcased his talent for playing irritable characters with a comedic edge.
His contributions to the industry were significant, though often understated. Lane's work in classics like It's a Wonderful Life and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" exemplified his ability to bring depth to even the smallest roles. Despite his on-screen persona, Lane was a beloved figure in Hollywood, known for his kindness and professionalism.
Lane's personal life was as rich as his career. He was married to Ruth Ransom Covell, a former actress, for 71 years until her death in 2002. They had two children, Tom Lane and a daughter, and a granddaughter. Beyond acting, Lane enjoyed a quiet life, far removed from the characters he portrayed.
He was also a pioneering member of the Screen Actors Guild, indicative of his commitment to the betterment of the industry he loved.
In summary, Charles Lane's impact on Hollywood was profound. His ability to breathe life into every character, no matter how small, made him a cherished figure in the entertainment industry. His longevity in the industry, his versatility, and his unique persona made him an icon, a testament to the adage that there are no small parts, only small actors. Charles Lane was indeed larger than life, both on and off the screen.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Night Before Christmas (Short) | Narrator (voice) |
| 1995 | The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (TV Movie) | Regent Yarborough |
| 1993 | Acting on Impulse | Bellhop |
| 1991 | Shannon's Deal (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1991 | Dark Shadows (TV Series) | Antique Dealer |
| 1989 | L.A. Law (TV Series) | Walter Graf |
| 1988 | War and Remembrance (TV Mini Series) | Adm. William Standley |
| 1987–1988 | The New Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) | Mr. Strawn |
| 1987 | St. Elsewhere (TV Series) | Richard Welte |
| 1987 | Date with an Angel | Father O'Shea |
| 1987 | Hunter (TV Series) | Motel Owner |
| 1986 | Vanishing America (Video) | Shopkeeper |
| 1986 | When the Bough Breaks (TV Movie) | Van der Graaf |
| 1986 | The Last Precinct (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1985 | Murphy's Romance | Amos Abbott |
| 1985 | Comedy Factory (TV Series) | George McCloskey |
| 1985 | Otherworld (TV Series) | Mr. Velcrows Widley |
| 1983 | Sunset Limousine (TV Movie) | Reinhammer |
| 1983 | Strange Invaders | Professor Hollister |
| 1983 | The Winds of War (TV Mini Series) | Adm. William Standley |
| 1983 | The Family Tree (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1982 | Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) | Jess Moffet |
| 1981 | Strange Behavior | Donovan |
| 1981 | The Return of the Beverly Hillbillies (TV Movie) | Chief |
| 1979–1981 | Lou Grant (TV Series) | Rupert Hume | Mort Farber |
| 1980 | Phyl & Mikhy (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1980 | Mork & Mindy (TV Series) | Judge Baker |
| 1979 | The Little Dragons | J.J. |
| 1978 | Movie Movie | Judge (segment "Dynamite Hands") | Mr. Pennington (segment "Baxter's Beauties of 1933") |
| 1978 | ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series) | Walter Becker |
| 1978 | Soap (TV Series) | Judge Anthony Petrillo | Judge Petrillo |
| 1977 | Maude (TV Series) | Doc Pritchard |
| 1976 | Chico and the Man (TV Series) | Fred Cripps |
| 1976 | Sybil (TV Mini Series) | Dr. Quinoness |
| 1976 | Family (TV Series) | James Lawrence |
| 1975 | The Family Holvak (TV Series) | Deacon Hurd |
| 1975 | Long Way Home (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1975 | Karen (TV Series) | Dale Busch |
| 1975 | Love Nest (TV Movie) | Ned |
| 1974 | Rhoda (TV Series) | Mr. Fosner |
| 1974 | Medical Center (TV Series) | Dr. Kelford |
| 1973 | The Rookies (TV Series) | Dealer |
| 1973 | Adam's Rib (TV Series) | Mayor |
| 1973 | The Girl with Something Extra (TV Series) | Segram |
| 1973 | The Odd Couple (TV Series) | Sid |
| 1972 | The Sandy Duncan Show (TV Series) | Judge |
| 1972 | The New Temperatures Rising Show (TV Series) | Fulton Briggs |
| 1972 | Get to Know Your Rabbit | Mr. Beeman |
| 1972 | The Great Man's Whiskers (TV Movie) | Philbrick |
| 1965–1972 | Bewitched (TV Series) | Mr. Roland | Mr. Cushman | Harold Jameson ... |
| 1970–1971 | Nanny and the Professor (TV Series) | Ticket Seller | Driving Inspector |
| 1971 | Hitched (TV Movie) | Round Tree |
| 1963–1971 | The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series) | Foster Phinney | Homer Bedloe | Billy Hacker |
| 1970 | The Aristocats | Lawyer (voice) |
| 1970 | The Doris Day Show (TV Series) | Judge Carter |
| 1970 | The Debbie Reynolds Show (TV Series) | Samson |
| 1969 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Mr. Pfeiffer |
| 1969 | The Flying Nun (TV Series) | Mr. O' Reilly |
| 1963–1968 | Petticoat Junction (TV Series) | Homer Bedloe |
| 1968 | The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (TV Series) | Mountain Lion |
| 1968 | Green Acres (TV Series) | Mr. Wilson |
| 1968 | Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady? | Mr. Duckworth |
| 1968 | What's So Bad About Feeling Good? | Dr. Shapiro |
| 1968 | Judd for the Defense (TV Series) | Bridgeman |
| 1964–1967 | Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV Series) | Charlie | General Richards |
| 1967 | The Wild Wild West (TV Series) | Roger Creed |
| 1967 | He & She (TV Series) | Mr. Simpson |
| 1967 | The Gnome-Mobile | Dr. Scoggins |
| 1967 | Eight on the Lam | Bank Examiner (uncredited) |
| 1966–1967 | The Phyllis Diller Show (TV Series) | Maxwell |
| 1966 | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) | Charles Eckhardt |
| 1966 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) | Ralph Harrison |
| 1966 | F Troop (TV Series) | Mr. S. A. MacGuire |
| 1966 | Love on a Rooftop (TV Series) | Bert Bennington |
| 1966 | The Ugly Dachshund | Judge |
| 1966 | The Munsters (TV Series) | Mr. Holmes |
| 1966 | The Ghost and Mr. Chicken | Lawyer Whitlow |
| 1966 | Honey West (TV Series) | Ash |
| 1966 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies (TV Series) | Man |
| 1965 | Get Smart (TV Series) | Uncle Abner |
| 1965 | The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) | Mr. Samson |
| 1965 | The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series) | Clerk |
| 1965 | My Brother the Angel (TV Series) | Wiggins |
| 1965 | Billie | Coach Jones |
| 1965 | John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! | 'Strife' Magazine Editor |
| 1965 | The Cara Williams Show (TV Series) | McAvie |
| 1965 | Kentucky Jones (TV Series) | Doc Axby |
| 1965 | Wendy and Me (TV Series) | Mr. Benson |
| 1964 | The Bing Crosby Show (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1963–1964 | The Bill Dana Show (TV Series) | Doctor | Mr. Hanley |
| 1964 | Looking for Love | Director |
| 1964 | Good Neighbor Sam | Jack Bailey |
| 1964 | The New Interns | Connors |
| 1964 | The Carpetbaggers | Denby |
| 1964 | The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) | Mr. Cosgrove |
| 1964 | Temple Houston (TV Series) | Amos Riggs |
| 1964 | The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) | Mr. Frisby |
| 1959–1963 | The Danny Thomas Show (TV Series) | Mr. Baker | Oliver Watkins |
| 1963 | The Wheeler Dealers | Judge (uncredited) |
| 1963 | It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World | Airport Manager |
| 1963 | Burke's Law (TV Series) | Dr. Lusk |
| 1959–1963 | The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (TV Series) | Charlie Wayzack | P.T. Atwater | Charles Wayzak ... |
| 1963 | Papa's Delicate Condition | Mr. Cosgrove |
| 1957–1963 | The Real McCoys (TV Series) | Man | Mr. Leland | Harry Poulson |
| 1963 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (TV Series) | Caleb |
| 1963 | 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series) | Henry Distal |
| 1962 | Saints and Sinners (TV Series) | Faye |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show (TV Series) | Mr. Barnsdahl |
| 1962 | McKeever and the Colonel (TV Series) | Mayor |
| 1960–1962 | Dennis the Menace (TV Series) | Lawrence Finch |
| 1962 | Mister Ed (TV Series) | Charley Foster |
| 1962 | The Comedy Spot (TV Series) | Mr. Martin |
| 1962 | Ernestine (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1962 | The Music Man | Constable Locke |
| 1962 | Lawman (TV Series) | Morris Weeks |
| 1962 | Maverick (TV Series) | Proprietor |
| 1961–1962 | Surfside 6 (TV Series) | Cyrus Radford | Joseph Cooper |
| 1961–1962 | Pete and Gladys (TV Series) | Slater | Mr. Vincent |
| 1962 | Hawaiian Eye (TV Series) | Crosby Page |
| 1961 | The Bob Cummings Show (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1961 | The Tab Hunter Show (TV Series) | Dr. Spike |
| 1961 | Guestward Ho! (TV Series) | Mr. Langdon |
| 1961 | The DuPont Show with June Allyson (TV Series) | Dr. Shelley |
| 1961 | The Untouchables (TV Series) | Alcatraz Official (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Jim Backus Show (TV Series) | Alfred |
| 1960 | The Twilight Zone (TV Series) | Mr. Peckinpaugh |
| 1960 | Bachelor Father (TV Series) | Mr. Pettigrew |
| 1959 | Front Page Bible (Short) | Mike Stacey |
| 1959 | Grand Jury (TV Series) | George Presby |
| 1959 | Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) | Adam |
| 1959 | Fibber McGee and Molly (TV Series) | Bill Gordon |
| 1959 | But Not for Me | Al Atwood |
| 1959 | The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock | Stanford Bates |
| 1959 | Whirlybirds (TV Series) | Larkin |
| 1959 | The Mating Game | Inspector General Bigelow |
| 1957–1959 | The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna (TV Series) | Pierce |
| 1959 | The Ann Sothern Show (TV Series) | Cameron |
| 1958 | The Gray Ghost (TV Series) | Hall |
| 1958 | How to Marry a Millionaire (TV Series) | Emil Quincy | Mr. Parkhurst |
| 1958 | The Millionaire (TV Series) | Simon Whipple |
| 1958 | The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (TV Series) | Customs Officer | Claims Clerk |
| 1958 | Richard Diamond, Private Detective (TV Series) | Lt. Kevin Anders (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Perry Mason (TV Series) | Dr. Williams |
| 1958 | The Lineup (TV Series) | Gallagher |
| 1958 | The Bob Cummings Show (TV Series) | S. J. Jollisson |
| 1958 | The Restless Gun (TV Series) | Mayor Peter Mercer |
| 1958 | Teacher's Pet | Roy |
| 1957 | The Thin Man (TV Series) | Harry Gordon |
| 1957 | Telephone Time (TV Series) | Josiah |
| 1957 | God Is My Partner | Judge Warner |
| 1957 | The Joseph Cotten Show: On Trial (TV Series) | Grayson |
| 1957 | The People's Choice (TV Series) | Manager |
| 1957 | Studio 57 (TV Series) | Henry |
| 1957 | Top Secret Affair | Bill Hadley |
| 1957 | Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) | Walter Medford |
| 1956 | This Is the Life (TV Series) | Joe Greer |
| 1956 | The Birds and the Bees | Charlie Jenkins - Bartender |
| 1956 | Star Stage (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953–1956 | I Love Lucy (TV Series) | Passport Office Clerk | Mr. Hickox | Casting Director ... |
| 1955 | Screen Directors Playhouse (TV Series) | Joseph P. Garrity |
| 1955 | Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (TV Series) | Henry |
| 1955 | Kiss Me Deadly | Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1954–1955 | Dear Phoebe (TV Series) | Mr. Fosdick | G. R.. Fosdick |
| 1954 | Willy (TV Series) | Willy's Boss |
| 1954 | Topper (TV Series) | Mr. Kittler |
| 1954 | Duffy's Tavern (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1953 | The Affairs of Dobie Gillis | Chemistry Professor Obispo |
| 1953 | Remains to Be Seen | Delapp (examiner) |
| 1953 | The Juggler | Rosenberg |
| 1951–1953 | The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series) | Mr. Fitzpatrick | Arthur Stebbins | Joe Crawford |
| 1952 | Three for Bedroom C | Trainman (uncredited) |
| 1952 | The Sniper | Drunk in Bar (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom | FBI Agent Ralph Burchard (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Criminal Lawyer | Frederick Waterman (uncredited) |
| 1951 | I Can Get It for You Wholesale | Herman Pulvermacher (uncredited) |
| 1950 | The Du Pont Story | Lammot du Pont |
| 1950 | For Heaven's Sake | Arthur Crane (IRS) (uncredited) |
| 1950 | The Second Face | Mr. West - Insurance Claims Adjustor |
| 1950 | Rookie Fireman | Loan Officer (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Love That Brute | Joe Evans - Cigar Store Owner (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Riding High | Erickson |
| 1950 | The Yellow Cab Man | L.A. Casualty Co. Executive (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Borderline | Peterson - U.S. Customs Man (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Backfire | Dr. Nolan (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Miss Grant Takes Richmond | Mr. Woodruff (uncredited) |
| 1949 | The House Across the Street | Apartment Manager (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Mighty Joe Young | Producer (uncredited) |
| 1949 | You're My Everything | Mr. Eddie Pflum (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Mother Is a Freshman | Mr. De Haven (uncredited) |
| 1948 | The Boy with Green Hair | Passerby (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Apartment for Peggy | Prof. Collins (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Out of the Storm | Mr. Evans |
| 1948 | Moonrise | Mr. Chandler - Man in Black |
| 1948 | The Gentleman from Nowhere | Fenmore |
| 1948 | Race Street | Switchboard Operator-Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1948 | Smart Woman | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1948 | State of the Union | Blink Moran |
| 1948 | Call Northside 777 | Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Roses Are Red | Lipton |
| 1947 | Louisiana | McCormack |
| 1947 | Bury Me Dead | Mr. Brighton (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Intrigue | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1947 | Living in a Big Way | Hawkins (uncredited) |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Landlord (uncredited) |
| 1947 | The Farmer's Daughter | Jackson |
| 1946 | The Show-Off | Quiz Master (uncredited) |
| 1946 | *It's a Wonderful Life* | Real Estate Salesman (as Charlie Lane) |
| 1946 | Swell Guy | Ben Tilwell (uncredited) |
| 1946 | The Invisible Informer | Nick Steele |
| 1946 | Mysterious Intruder | Detective Burns |
| 1946 | Just Before Dawn | Dr. Steiner (uncredited) |
| 1946 | A Close Call for Boston Blackie | Hack Hagen (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Arsenic and Old Lace | Reporter |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | Man in Kitchenin Montage (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Flying Tigers | Repkin (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Pardon My Sarong | Bus Company Superintendent (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Friendly Enemies | Braun |
| 1942 | Thru Different Eyes | Mott |
| 1942 | Lady in a Jam | Government Man (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Are Husbands Necessary? | Mr. Brooks |
| 1942 | They All Kissed the Bride | Spotter (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Tarzan's New York Adventure | Gould Beaton |
| 1942 | The Mad Martindales | Virgil Hickling |
| 1942 | Sunday Punch | Ringside Spectator at Ole's First Fight (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Home in Wyomin' | Newspaper Editor |
| 1942 | About Face (Short) | Garage Manager |
| 1942 | Broadway | Hungry Harry (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Yokel Boy | Cynic (uncredited) |
| 1942 | The Adventures of Martin Eden | Mr. White, Publisher (uncredited) |
| 1942 | What's Cookin' | K.D. Reynolds |
| 1942 | Born to Sing | Johnny (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Ride 'Em Cowboy | Martin Manning (uncredited) |
| 1942 | The Lady Is Willing | K.K. Miller |
| 1942 | Obliging Young Lady | Private Detective Smith |
| 1942 | A Close Call for Ellery Queen | Coroner (uncredited) |
| 1942 | A Gentleman at Heart | Holloway |
| 1942 | Sealed Lips | Attorney Emanuel 'Manny' T. Dixon |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Larsen |
| 1941 | Look Who's Laughing | Club Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1941 | The Great Man's Lady | Pierce (uncredited) |
| 1941 | New York Town | Census Taker (uncredited) |
| 1941 | I Wake Up Screaming | Keating |
| 1941 | Birth of the Blues | Wilbur - Theater Manager (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Appointment for Love | Smith (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Three Girls About Town | Mortician (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Never Give a Sucker an Even Break | Man (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Buy Me That Town | J. Montague Gainsborough |
| 1941 | Sing Another Chorus | Ryan |
| 1941 | Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime | Dr. Prouty |
| 1941 | The Big Store | Finance Company Man (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Blondie in Society | Washing Machine Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Sis Hopkins | Rollo |
| 1941 | Barnacle Bill | Auctioneer (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Repent at Leisure | Clarence Morgan |
| 1941 | Footlight Fever | Link - Insurance Agent (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery | Doc Prouty |
| 1941 | You're the One | Announcer |
| 1941 | Back Street | Blake (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Invisible Woman | Growley |
| 1940 | Texas Rangers Ride Again | Train Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Ellery Queen, Master Detective | Dr. Prouty |
| 1940 | Dancing on a Dime | Freeman Taylor |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| 1940 | A Little Bit of Heaven | Stafford (uncredited) |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Leather Pushers | Henry 'Mitch' Mitchell |
| 1940 | The Great Profile | Director |
| 1940 | Rhythm on the River | Bernard Schwartz |
| 1940 | We Who Are Young | Perkins |
| 1940 | Queen of the Mob | Horace Grimley |
| 1940 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby | Gannon (uncredited) |
| 1940 | You Can't Fool Your Wife | Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1940 | On Their Own | Johnson |
| 1940 | Alias the Deacon | Supervisor (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Edison, the Man | Second Lecturer (uncredited) |
| 1940 | The Crooked Road | Phil Wesner, Defense Attorney |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Buck Benny Rides Again | Charlie Graham |
| 1940 | Primrose Path | Mr. 'Smitty' Smith | Hawkins (uncredited) |
| 1940 | It's a Date | Mr. Horner (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | Assistant District Attorney |
| 1940 | Parole Fixer | Florist's Customer (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Charlie McCarthy, Detective | Charlie's Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Honeymoon's Over | D.W. O'Connor (uncredited) |
| 1939 | The Cat and the Canary | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Beware Spooks! | Mr. Moore, Credit Man (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Television Spy | Mr. Adler (as Charles L. Lane) |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Nosey |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Photographer for Morrissey's (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Golden Boy | Drake - Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Fifth Avenue Girl | Union Representative (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Miracles for Sale | Fleetwood Apartments Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1939 | They All Come Out | Psychiatrist |
| 1939 | News Is Made at Night | District Attorney Rufe Reynolds |
| 1939 | Second Fiddle | Studio Chief (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Unexpected Father | Department of Health Quarantine Man (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Rose of Washington Square | Sam Kress |
| 1939 | Lucky Night | Carpenter |
| 1939 | Let Us Live | Auto Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Inside Story | District Attorney |
| 1939 | Boy Slaves | Albee |
| 1938 | Kentucky | Auctioneer |
| 1938 | Thanks for Everything | Dr. Olson |
| 1938 | Blondie | Furniture Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Always in Trouble | Donald Gower |
| 1938 | Three Loves Has Nancy | Cleaning Store Manager (uncredited) |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Henderson |
| 1938 | Professor Beware | Joe - Photographer (uncredited) |
| 1938 | The Rage of Paris | Department Head (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Cocoanut Grove | Weaver (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Joy of Living | Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (uncredited) |
| 1938 | City Girl | Dr. Abbott (uncredited) |
| 1938 | In Old Chicago | Booking Agent (scenes deleted) |
| 1937 | Nothing Sacred | Rubenstein (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to Town | Doctor |
| 1937 | Partners in Crime | Druggist (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Danger - Love at Work | Gilroy |
| 1937 | Hot Water | Grayson (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Trapped by G-Men | Fingers |
| 1937 | Fit for a King | Spears (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Bad Guy | Walden's Lawyer (uncredited) |
| 1937 | One Mile from Heaven | Webb - Fingerprint Man (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Born Reckless | Barnes' Lawyer (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Big Business | Webster - Bank Representative (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Venus Makes Trouble | District Attorney |
| 1937 | Internes Can't Take Money | Grote |
| 1937 | Sea Devils | Judge (uncredited) |
| 1937 | We're on the Jury | Mr. Horace Smith |
| 1937 | Criminal Lawyer | Nora's Attorney (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Three Men on a Horse | Cleaner (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Come Closer, Folks | Prosecutor (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Easy to Take | Skip - Reporter (as Charles Levinson) |
| 1936 | Lady Luck | Feinberg |
| 1936 | Two-Fisted Gentleman | Joe Gordon |
| 1936 | 36 Hours to Kill | Rickert |
| 1936 | The Bride Walks Out | Judge (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Crime of Dr. Forbes | Defense Attorney |
| 1936 | Ticket to Paradise | Shyster (uncredited) |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Hallor (uncredited) |
| 1936 | It Had to Happen | State Examiner (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Milky Way | Willard |
| 1935 | Two for Tonight | Writer |
| 1935 | Here Comes the Band | Mr. Scurry |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Defense Attorney Herman (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Ginger | Judge (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Princess O'Hara | Morris Goldberg (uncredited) |
| 1935 | One More Spring | Representative (uncredited) |
| 1934 | The Band Plays On | Shyster Lawyer (uncredited) |
| 1934 | A Wicked Woman | Defense Attorney Beardsley (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Broadway Bill | Sully - Morgan's Henchmanan |
| 1934 | I'll Fix It | Al Nathan (as Charles Levinson) |
| 1934 | Smoked Hams (Short) | Man in audience |
| 1934 | The Policy Girl (Short) | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Let's Talk It Over | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Twentieth Century | Max Jacobs (as Charles Levison) |
| 1934 | Twenty Million Sweethearts | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Looking for Trouble | Switchboard Operator (as Charles Levinson) |
| 1934 | The Show-Off | Mr. Weitzenkorn (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Mr. Skitch | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Advice to the Forlorn | Circulation Manager (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Broadway Thru a Keyhole | Columnist #2 (replaced by Andrew Tombes) (uncredited) |
| 1933 | The Bowery | Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1933 | My Woman | Conn (as Charles Levison) |
| 1933 | She Had to Say Yes | Mr. Bernstein (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Private Detective 62 | Process Server (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Society Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Central Airport | Amarillo Radio Operator (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Blondie Johnson | Cashier (uncredited) |
| 1933 | 42nd Street | Author of 'Pretty Lady' (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Grand Slam | Ivan (uncredited) |
| 1933 | Employees' Entrance | Shoe Salesman (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Blessed Event | Kane (uncredited) |
| 1932 | The Mouthpiece | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Union Depot | Luggage Checkroom Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Manhattan Parade | Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Blonde Crazy | Four-Eyes - Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1931 | The Road to Singapore | Desk Clerk at Club (uncredited) |
| 1931 | Smart Money | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| 1930 | City Girl | Man at Train Station (uncredited) |
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