Biography
Charles Lane (born Charles Gerstle Levison; January 26, 1905 – July 9, 2007) was an American character actor and centenarian whose career spanned 77 years. Lane gave his last performance at the age of 101 as a narrator in 2006. Lane appeared in many Frank Capra films, including You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Riding High (1950). He was a favored supporting actor of Lucille Ball, who often used him as a no-nonsense authority figure and comedic foe of her scatterbrained TV character on her TV series I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour and The Lucy Show. His first film of more than 250 was as a hotel clerk in Smart Money (1931) starring Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Acted in 311
1990s
- 1995
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Regent Yarborough
- 1994
A Bewitched Christmas
Jesse Mortimer
- 1993
- 1991
- 1990
Shannon's Deal
TV
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
Otherworld
Velcrows Widley · 1 episode
- 1984
- 1983
Sunset Limousine
Reinhammer
- 1982
The Devlin Connection
TV
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
Sybil
Dr. Quinoness · 2 episodes
- 1975
Long Way Home
Movie
Karen
TV
- 1974
- 1973
Adam's Rib
Mayor · 1 episode
Hitched
Round Tree
- 1972
The Great Man's Whiskers
Philbrick
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Debbie Reynolds Show
TV
- 1968
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Dr. Shapiro
- 1967
He & She
Mr. Simpson · 1 episode
The Gnome-Mobile
Dr. Scoggins
- 1966
Love on a Rooftop
TV
The Pruitts of Southampton
Maxwell · 3 episodes
- 1965
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Editor
- 1964
The Cara Williams Show
TV
Wendy and Me
TV
The Bing Crosby Show
TV
Rendezvous in Space
Interviewee
Looking for Love
Director
The New Interns
Connors
- 1963
The Wheeler Dealers
Judge (uncredited)
The Bill Dana Show
TV
Papa's Delicate Condition
Mr. Cosgrove
- 1962
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
TV
- 1961
The New Bob Cummings Show
TV
- 1960
Guestward, Ho!
TV
The Comedy Spot
TV
1950s
- 1959
Fibber McGee & Molly
Salesman · 1 episode
But Not for Me
Al Atwood
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
Standard Bates
The Mating Game
Bigelow
- 1958
The Ann Sothern Show
TV
Teacher's Pet
Roy
- 1957
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Claims Clerk (uncredited), Customs Officer (uncredited) · 1 episode
God Is My Partner
Judge Warner
Whirlybirds
TV
- 1956
The Birds and the Bees
Charlie Jenkins
- 1955
Star Stage
TV
- 1954
Dear Phoebe
Mr. Fosdick · 31 episodes
- 1953
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
Prof. Obispo
Remains to Be Seen
Delapp
The Juggler
Rosenberg
- 1952
- 1951
Here Comes the Groom
FBI Agent Ralph Burchard (uncredited)
Criminal Lawyer
Frederick Waterman
I Can Get It for You Wholesale
Herman Pulvermacher (uncredited)
- 1950
For Heaven's Sake
Arthur Crane
The Second Face
Mr. Westcott
Riding High
Erickson
The Yellow Cab Man
L.A. Casualty Co. Executive (uncredited)
Backfire
Dr. Nolan (uncredited)
1940s
- 1949
Miss Grant Takes Richmond
Mr. Woodruff (uncredited)
The House Across the Street
Apartment Manager (uncredited)
You're My Everything
Mr. Eddie Pflum
Mighty Joe Young
Producer (uncredited)
- 1948
Moonrise
Mr. Chandler
Apartment for Peggy
Prof. Collins (uncredited)
Out of the Storm
Mr. Evans
Race Street
Switchboard Operator Clerk (uncredited)
The Gentleman from Nowhere
Fenmore
Smart Woman
Reporter
- 1947
Roses Are Red
Lipton
Bury Me Dead
Brighton
Living in a Big Way
Hawkins (uncredited)
- 1946
The Invisible Informer
Nick Steele
Mysterious Intruder
Detective Burns
Just Before Dawn
Dr. Steiner (uncredited)
A Close Call for Boston Blackie
Hack Hagen (uncredited)
- 1944
- 1943
Mission to Moscow
Man in Kitchenin Montage (uncredited)
- 1942
Friendly Enemies
Braun
Lady in a Jam
Government Man (uncredited)
Thru Different Eyes
Mott
They All Kissed the Bride
Spotter
The Mad Martindales
Virgil Hickling
Broadway
Hungry Harry, Hungry Harry (uncredited)
Sunday Punch
Ringside spectator at Ole's first fight (uncredited)
Home in Wyomin'
Newspaper Editor
About Face
Rental Car Manager
Obliging Young Lady
Private Detective Smith
The Adventures of Martin Eden
Mr. White
What's Cookin'?
K.D. Reynolds
Born to Sing
Johnny
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Martin Manning (uncredited)
The Lady Is Willing
K.K. Miller
A Close Call for Ellery Queen
Coroner
A Gentleman at Heart
Holloway
- 1941
Birth of the Blues
Wilbur - Bijou Theater Manager (uncredited)
I Wake Up Screaming
Keating- Florist
The Great Man's Lady
Pierce (uncredited)
New York Town
Census Taker (uncredited)
Appointment for Love
Smith (uncredited)
Three Girls About Town
Mortician
Buy Me That Town
J. Montague Gainsborough
Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime
Dr. Prouty (coroner)
Sis Hopkins
Mayor's aide
Barnacle Bill
Auctioneer
Repent at Leisure
Clarence Morgan
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
Doc Prouty
You're the One
Announcer
Back Street
Reporter for Associated News
- 1940
The Invisible Woman
Growley
The Texas Rangers Ride Again
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Ellery Queen, Master Detective
Dr. Prouty
Dancing on a Dime
Freeman Taylor
Blondie Plays Cupid
Train Conductor (uncredited)
The Leather Pushers
Henry 'Mitch' Mitchell
The Great Profile
Director
Rhythm on the River
Bernard Schwartz
We Who Are Young
Perkins
Queen of the Mob
Horace Grimley
Buck Benny Rides Again
Charlie Graham
You Can't Fool Your Wife
Salesman
On Their Own
Johnson
The Crooked Road
Phil Wesner, Defense Attorney
Edison, the Man
Second Lecturer
The Doctor Takes a Wife
Reporter (uncredited)
Johnny Apollo
Assistant D.A.
It's a Date
Mr. Horner (uncredited)
Primrose Path
Mr. Smith (uncredited)
1930s
- 1939
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Charlie's Doctor
Television Spy
Mr. Adler
Honeymoon in Bali
Photographer (uncredited)
Golden Boy
Reporter Drake
Miracles for Sale
Fleetwood Apartments Desk Clerk
They All Come Out
Psychiatrist
News Is Made at Night
District Attorney Rufe Reynolds
Second Fiddle
Studio Chief
Lucky Night
Carpenter
Rose of Washington Square
Sam Kress
Let Us Live
Auto Show Salesman (uncredited)
Inside Story
District Attorney
- 1938
Kentucky
Auctioneer
Always in Trouble
Donald Gower
Professor Beware
Joe - Photographer
Cocoanut Grove
Weaver
Joy of Living
Fan in Margaret's Dressing Room (Uncredited)
- 1937
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Doctor
Danger – Love at Work
Gilroy, an attorney
Hot Water
Grayson (uncredited)
Trapped by G-Men
Fingers
Bad Guy
Attorney
One Mile from Heaven
Webb
Born Reckless
Barnes's lawyer
Big Business
Webster - Bank Representative
Internes Can't Take Money
Grote
Sea Devils
Judge (uncredited)
We're on the Jury
Horace Smith
Criminal Lawyer
Attorney (uncredited)
- 1936
Easy to Take
Skip
Lady Luck
Feinberg
Two-Fisted Gentleman
Joe Gordon
36 Hours to Kill
Lawyer Rickert
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
Man in Front Row (archive footage)
- 1935
Two for Tonight
Writer
Here Comes the Band
Mr. Scurry
Woman Wanted
Defense Attorney Herman (uncredited)
Ginger
Judge (uncredited)
The Florentine Dagger
Man in Front Row (archive footage)
One More Spring
Representative
- 1934
The Band Plays On
Shyster Lawyer
A Wicked Woman
Defense Attorney Beardsley (uncredited)
I'll Fix It
Al Nathan
Let's Talk It Over
Reporter
Twenty Million Sweethearts
Reporter (uncredited)
Looking for Trouble
Switchboard Operator
The Show-Off
Mr. Weitzenkorn
- 1933
Advice to the Lovelorn
Movie
Broadway Thru a Keyhole
Columnist #2
The Bowery
Doctor (uncredited)
My Woman
Conn
She Had to Say Yes
Mr. Bernstein (uncredited)
Central Airport
Amarillo Radio Operator (uncredited)
Blondie Johnson
Cashier (uncredited)
Grand Slam
Waiter at Nicolai Restaurant
Employees' Entrance
Shoe Salesman (uncredited)
- 1932
Blessed Event
Kane
The Mouthpiece
Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
Union Depot
Luggage Checkroom Clerk (uncredited)
- 1931
Manhattan Parade
Desk clerk
The Road to Singapore
Desk Clerk at Club (uncredited)
- 1930
1920s
- 1925
I Want My Man
French Doctor
Appearances2
2000s
- 2005
The History of Hooterville
Self
1950s
- 1952
