Charles D. Brown

Charles D. Brown

Deceased · Born: Jul 1, 1887 · Died: Nov 25, 1948

Personal Details

BornJul 1, 1887 Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA

Biography

Charles D. Brown was born on July 1, 1887, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, a city located in the Midwestern United States, in the midst of the American heartland. This talented individual went on to become a renowned actor and director, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. His impressive body of work includes iconic films such as The Big Sleep (1946),a classic film noir directed by Howard Hawks, The Grapes of Wrath (1940),a powerful drama based on the novel by John Steinbeck, and Gold Diggers of 1937 (1936),a delightful musical comedy.

Throughout his life and career, Charles D. Brown was fortunate enough to share his experiences with his loving wife, Nellie V. Tallman, a talented actress in her own right. Together, they formed a strong bond, both on and off the screen.

Sadly, Charles D. Brown's life came to a close on November 25, 1948, in Hollywood, California, a city that would forever be synonymous with the golden age of cinema. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1949
Follow Me Quietly
Follow Me Quietly as Police Insp. Mulvaney
1948
Let's Live Again
Let's Live Again as Psychiatrist
In This Corner
In This Corner as Victor 'Doc' Fuller
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes
I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes as Inspector Stevens
Undercover Maisie
Undercover Maisie as Captain Mead
Railroaded!
Railroaded! as Police Captain MacTaggart
I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone as Lt. Hollaran (uncredited)
1946
In Fast Company
In Fast Company as Father Donovan
The Last Crooked Mile
The Last Crooked Mile as Dietrich, Bank President
The Killers
The Killers as Packy Robinson - Ole's Manager
Night Editor
Night Editor as Crane Stewart
Just Before Dawn
Just Before Dawn as Insp. Burns
Danger Woman
Danger Woman as Inspector Pepper
The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep as Norris the Butler
Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream as Lt. Commander
The Man Who Dared
The Man Who Dared as D. A. Darrell Tyson
The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint as Ed Collner - Chronicle Reporter
Tomorrow Is Forever
Tomorrow Is Forever as Immigration Officer
Notorious
Notorious as Judge (uncredited)
1945
Sunbonnet Sue
Sunbonnet Sue as Father Hurley
1944
Jam Session
Jam Session as Raymond Stuart
The Racket Man
The Racket Man as Editor Clark
Secret Command
Secret Command as James Thane
The Fighting Seabees
The Fighting Seabees as Capt. Squires (uncredited)
Up in Arms
Up in Arms as Mr. Campbell
1943
Minesweeper
Minesweeper as Commander Lane
Bombardier
Bombardier as Officer at Briefing
A Lady Takes a Chance
A Lady Takes a Chance as Dr. G.W. Humboldt
Destroyer
Destroyer as Doctor, finding Boley unfit for further sea duty
Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie as Curtis Glenby (Uncredited)
1942
Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window as Police Inspector Gallagher
Sweater Girl
Sweater Girl as Police Lt. McGill
Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart as Charles E. Murdock
Right to the Heart
Right to the Heart as Jim Killian
1941
Ride, Kelly, Ride
Ride, Kelly, Ride as Bob Martin
The Devil Pays Off
The Devil Pays Off as Capt. Jonathan Hunt
Maisie Was a Lady
Maisie Was a Lady as 'Doctor' in Sideshow (Uncredited)
Tall, Dark and Handsome
Tall, Dark and Handsome as District Attorney
Glamour Boy
Glamour Boy as Martin Carmichael
1940
Pier 13
Pier 13 as Police Captain Blake
Forgotten Girls
Forgotten Girls as Editor Linton
The Leather Pushers
The Leather Pushers as J.R. Stevens
Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid as Brother Wren
Buyer Beware
Buyer Beware as Police Insp. William C. Thomas (uncredited)
Florian
Florian as New York Police Lt.
Sailor's Lady
Sailor's Lady as Capt. Roscoe
City of Chance
City of Chance as District Attorney
I Take This Woman
I Take This Woman as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo as Sergeant Putting Pinch on Mickey and Johnny (uncredited)
Boom Town
Boom Town as U.S. Marshal Stebbins (uncredited)
Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail as Major Sumner
1939
Kid Nightingale
Kid Nightingale as Charles Paxton
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Mr. Moto in Danger Island as Capt. Thomas Castle
Babes in Arms
Babes in Arms as Larry Randall (uncredited)
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Police Lt. Brandt (uncredited)
Charlie Chan in Reno
Charlie Chan in Reno as Police Chief King
1938
The Crowd Roars
The Crowd Roars as Bill Thorne
Barefoot Boy
Barefoot Boy as Calvin Whittaker
Exposed
Exposed as Steve Conway
Algiers
Algiers as Max
Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky as Inspector Whitehead
1937
1929
The Dance of Life
The Dance of Life as Lefty Miller