Charles Bennett was an American actor and director who is best known for Treasure Island (1934), America (1924), and The Little Slavey (1915).
Personal and Family Life
Charles Bennett was born on April 13, 1893, in Dunedin, New Zealand. He was married to Dorothy Eileen Brown from June 10, 1913, until his death. The couple had one child together. Bennett’s career began in Keystone comedies before he transitioned to feature films in the 1920s.
Death and Legacy
Charles Bennett passed away on February 15, 1943, in Hollywood, California, USA. His contributions to the film industry, particularly in early comedy and drama, created a lasting impact. Bennett’s performances in various films are remembered by fans and film historians alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Light That Failed | 1939-12-24 | Soldier |
| Tillie’s Punctured Romance | 1914-12-21 | Uncle Donald Banks |
| Recreation | 1914-08-13 | Seaman on Park Bench (uncredited) |
| The Property Man | 1914-08-01 | Lena’s Husband George Ham (uncredited) |
| Mabel’s Blunder | 1914-09-12 | The Boss – Harry’s Dad |
| Narcotic | 1933-08-01 | Hand wrestler |
| Teddy at the Throttle | 1917-04-01 | John Bennett |
| Mabel’s Busy Day | 1914-06-13 | Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Face on the Barroom Floor | 1914-08-10 | Sailor |
| A Little Madonna | 1914-04-22 | Guido – Maries Father |
| The Triumph of Right | 1912-05-26 | The Sheriff |
| Gunga Din | 1939-01-26 | Telegraph Operator (uncredited) |
| The Craven | 1912-04-18 | Ann’s Uncle, Owner of the Ranch |
| How States Are Made | 1912-03-08 | A Pioneer |
| The Greater Love | 1912-05-16 | Bannister – Nell’s Father |
| A Wasted Sacrifice | 1912-09-06 | Dr. Winton – The Sheriff Doctor |
| I Live My Life | 1935-10-04 | Stewart (Uncredited) |
| A Bit of Blue Ribbon | 1913-01-04 | Jim Hartwell, Mary’s Father |
| The Adventures of Ruth | 1919-12-28 | Wayman |
| The Better Man | 1912-12-27 | The Doctor |
| Citizen Kane | 1941-04-17 | Entertainer (uncredited) |
| All Wrong | 1919-06-01 | Donald Thompson |
| Cursed by His Beauty | 1914-10-31 | The Art Student’s Husband |
| It Ain’t Hay | 1943-03-10 | SPCA Driver (uncredited) |
| Man Hunt | 1941-06-13 | |
| The Top of New York | 1922-06-18 | Mr. Isaacson |
| Mabel’s Latest Prank | 1914-09-10 | Mabel’s Employer |
| Step Lively, Jeeves! | 1937-06-30 | Steward (uncredited) |
| Whose Baby? | 1917-07-08 | Elderly Man |
| America | 1924-02-21 | William Pitt |
| Mrs. Miniver | 1942-07-03 | Milkman (uncredited) |
| Born to Dance | 1936-11-27 | Quartet Member (uncredited) |
| Treasure Island | 1934-08-17 | Pirate of the Spanish Main |
| The Captain’s Christmas | 1938-12-17 | Singer #2 (voice) (uncredited) |
| The Courage of the Commonplace | 1913-08-01 | Mary’s Father |