Charles Edward Bull, a Texan native born in 1881, stood out with his tall and handsome physical appearance, which was only rivaled by his remarkable talent as a real-life Judge, serving as a Justice of the Peace in Reno, Nevada. However, he is perhaps best remembered for his uncanny impersonation of the iconic Abraham Lincoln, a feat he accomplished in two notable films.
His first notable performance as Lincoln was in the 1924 western, "The Iron Horse," produced by the Fox Film Company, starring the talented O'Brien and Madge Bellamy. This was followed by a melodrama, "The Heart of Maryland," directed by Lloyd Bacon, and featuring the impressive talents of Dolores Costello and Jason Robards snr, released by Warner Brothers in 1927.
Throughout his life, Charles Edward Bull remained dedicated to his craft, eventually passing away in Lynwood, California in 1971, at the ripe age of 90, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a master of his craft.
