Charles Farrell

Charles Farrell

Deceased · Born: Aug 9, 1900 · Died: May 6, 1990

Personal Details

BornAug 9, 1900 Onset Bay, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

A legendary figure in the world of Hollywood, this charismatic leading man was a staple of the silver screen during the late silent era and early days of talkies. His impressive body of work, characterized by his iconic pairings with the talented Janet Gaynor, comprises an astonishing 12 screen romances that spanned nearly a decade, from 1927 to 1934.

Despite his withdrawal from the film industry in the early 1940s, this beloved actor's impact on popular culture was far from over. In the 1950s, he re-emerged on television, taking on the role of Gale Storm's widower father in the highly acclaimed and enduring television series "My Little Margie", which premiered in 1952 and captivated audiences with its blend of humor, drama, and heartwarming storytelling.

Career

1954
My Little Margie
My Little Margie as Vern Albright
1939
1938
1937
Bombs Over London
Bombs Over London as Briant Gaunt
Moonlight Sonata
Moonlight Sonata as Eric Molander
1934
Change of Heart
Change of Heart as Chris Thring
1932
After Tomorrow
After Tomorrow as Peter Piper
Tess of the Storm Country
Tess of the Storm Country as Frederick Garfield Jr.
1931
Delicious
Delicious as Larry Beaumont
Body and Soul
Body and Soul as Mal Andrews
1930
City Girl
City Girl as Lem Tustine
1929
The River
The River as Allen John Spender
Happy Days
Happy Days as Charles Farrell
Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up as Jack Cromwell
1928
1927
7th Heaven
7th Heaven as Chico
1925
Clash of the Wolves
Clash of the Wolves as Dave Weston
The Freshman
The Freshman as Student Bell Ringer at Frolic (uncredited)
1924
Three Women
Three Women as Reveler at Monkey Bar
1923
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate as Man in Nightclub (uncredited)
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments as Israelite Slave (uncredited)