Charles Aidman

Charles Aidman

Deceased · Born: Jan 21, 1925 · Died: Nov 7, 1993

1977
1972
1967
1960
1959
1958
1955

Personal Details

BornJan 21, 1925 Frankfort, Indiana, USA
Spouse
  • Betty Hyatt Linton

    ( Feb 9, 1969 to Nov 7, 1993 )
  • Frances Marie Spriggs

    ( Jul 10, 1957 to May 1, 1967 )
Parents
  • George Edward Aidman
  • Etta Esther Kwitny
Relatives
  • Sanford Irwin Aidman (Sibling)

Biography

Charles Aidman, a man of great potential, initially had his sights set on a career as an attorney, but his path was drastically altered by the unforeseen circumstances of World War II, which led to his enrollment in naval officer training at DePaul University.

During his time at the esteemed institution, Aidman found himself enrolled in a speech class, where he was unexpectedly discovered by the instructor, who also happened to be the head of the drama department. The instructor, whose keen eye for talent had not gone unnoticed, saw something in Aidman that sparked a sense of purpose and drive within him.

The instructor, impressed by Aidman's natural aptitude for the stage, approached him with an offer to participate in an upcoming production. With a sense of trepidation, Aidman accepted the challenge and, as fate would have it, his first foray into the world of acting proved to be a resounding success.

As he took to the stage, Aidman felt an unbridled sense of joy and fulfillment, a feeling that he had never experienced before. It was as if he had discovered his true calling, and from that moment on, he was hooked. The thrill of performing, the rush of adrenaline, and the sense of connection with his audience had captivated him, and he knew that he would never be able to shake off the allure of the stage.

And so, with a newfound passion and sense of purpose, Aidman dedicated himself to the craft of acting, going on to become a talented and accomplished thespian, with a career that spanned many years and numerous productions.

Career

1986
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone as Narrator (voice)
1983
Uncommon Valor
Uncommon Valor as Sen. Hastings
1982
Marian Rose White
Marian Rose White as Dr. Ashcroft
1981
Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit as George Shearer
1980
The Last Song
The Last Song as Dr. Shaw
The Long Days of Summer
The Long Days of Summer as Narrator (voice)
1978
The House of the Dead
The House of the Dead as Detective Malcolm Toliver
When Every Day Was the Fourth of July
When Every Day Was the Fourth of July as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1976
Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart as Mr. Earhardt
1974
The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage as The Tattered Man
1973
Deliver Us from Evil
Deliver Us from Evil as Arnold Fleming
The Invasion of Carol Enders
The Invasion of Carol Enders as Dr. Peter Bernard
1972
1971
Kotch
Kotch as Gerald Kotcher
1970
Adam at Six A.M.
Adam at Six A.M. as Mr. Hopper
1968
The Sound of Anger
The Sound of Anger as Jerry Thompson
Sergeant Ryker
Sergeant Ryker as Maj. Kitchener - The Law Officer
1967
Hour of the Gun
Hour of the Gun as Horace Sullivan
1962
War Hunt
War Hunt as Capt. Wallace Pratt
Pork Chop Hill
Pork Chop Hill as Lt. Harold
1956
The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man as Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)