Charles Lang, a talented individual, was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1915. Prior to embarking on his professional career, he played semi-professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers' farm team. His impressive skills did not go unnoticed, and he was soon spotted by a Hollywood talent scout in a Manhattan restaurant in 1937.
Lang's formal education took place at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, where he honed his acting skills. He made his Broadway debut in "Pastoral" in 1939, followed by a 40-week contract with Paramount Studios.
Lang launched his film career in the 1940 drama "One Crowded Night" (1940). He also appeared in "Keep 'Em Flying" (1941) alongside Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, and "Never Give a Sucker an Even Break" (1941) with W.C. Fields. In addition, he co-starred with Fay Wray in "Wildcat Bus" (1940).
In the 1950s, Lang shifted his focus to screenplays. He wrote "The Magnificent Matador" (1955),a bullfighting film starring Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn. He also penned "Buchanan Rides Alone" (1958) and "Decision at Sundown" (1957),both starring Randolph Scott.
Lang's television writing credits include the first produced episode of the classic Warner Bros. western "Cheyenne" (1955),which aired second after the show's premiere in the fall of 1955. He also wrote episodes for "Perry Mason" (1957),"Bonanza" (1959),and "The High Chaparral" (1967).
In his personal life, Lang was married to Helen Parrish and had two children with her: Charles George Lang, Jr. (born 1948),and Molly Lang (born 1952).
