Born to a reverend from the state of Ohio, Charles Stanton Ogle evolved into a remarkably productive character actor, effortlessly transitioning between the realms of stage and screen. Notably, he was frequently cast in authoritative roles, particularly during the era of silent films.
His most iconic and enduring portrayal arguably remains that of the screen's inaugural Frankenstein monster, a role he brought to life in Thomas Alva Edison's groundbreaking silent adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein, which premiered in 1910.