Charles Judels, a talented and charismatic individual, was born in Amsterdam in the year 1882. He began his career in the early 1900s, dazzling audiences with his vaudeville performances. This led to his Broadway stage debut in the esteemed "Ziegfeld Follies of 1912", where he showcased his remarkable talents.
Throughout his illustrious career, Judels appeared in an astonishing 130 American comedy and drama films, leveraging his exceptional dialect skills to bring his characters to life. His first foray into the world of cinema was the comedy "Old Dutch" (1915),directed by the renowned Frank Hall Crane and starring the accomplished Lew Fields, for the prestigious Shubert Film Co.
Judels is perhaps most fondly remembered for his iconic portrayal of a cheese-store proprietor in the beloved Laurel & Hardy film "Swiss Miss" (1938). He also made significant contributions as a voice actor in animated films, most notably as the voice of Stromboli in Disney's timeless classic "Pinocchio" (1940).
Judels' impressive career culminated in his final on-screen appearance as a Danite Merchant in the epic biblical drama "Samson and Delilah" (1949).
