Charles Delaney

Charles Delaney was an American actor who is best known for The Beatniks, Hell-Bent for Frisco, and The Branded Man. He had a varied career, which included stage performances and television appearances, spanning from the early 1920s until the late 1950s.

Personal and Family Life

Born on August 9, 1892, in New York City, New York, USA, Charles Delaney was a talented actor as well as a World War I pilot and former car mechanic. He was married to Mary Meek, and they remained together until his death.

Career

Delaney started his career in the entertainment industry performing aerial stunts and working in vaudeville before fully transitioning to films in 1922. He was a prolific supporting actor, appearing in numerous small roles in films and on television until the late 1950s. His adaptability allowed him to successfully transition to the sound era of cinema.

Death and Legacy

Charles Delaney passed away on August 31, 1959, in Hollywood, California, USA. His contributions to film and theater remain significant, and he is remembered for his versatile performances in a variety of genres throughout his career.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Officer Thirteen 1932-11-26 Sandy Malone
Corruption 1933-06-18 Charlie Jasper
The Fighting Trooper 1934-11-01 Blackie
What Price Crime 1935-05-27 Armstrong
Captured in Chinatown 1935-07-13 Bob Martin
Broadway Babies 1929-06-30 Billy Buvanny
The Millionaire Kid 1936-03-13 Breezy Benson
Below the Deadline 1936-06-07 Artie Nolan
Kathleen Mavourneen 1930-06-19 Terry
Big Time Or Bust 1933-11-10 Paddy Mellon
Ten Laps to Go 1936-12-05 Steve Turner
Running Target 1956-11-01 Barker
Secret Valley 1937-01-15 Federal Investigator
The Gold Racket 1937-04-10 Joe
Millie 1931-02-06 Mike
The Important Witness 1933-07-15 Joe Murphy
The Main Event 1927-11-18 Johnnie Regan
The Faker 1929-01-02 Bob Williams
Colleen 1936-03-21 Ship’s Radio Operator (uncredited)
The Adventurer 1928-07-14 Barney O’Malley
Trails of the Wild 1935-07-31 John D. Brent
Midnight Morals 1932-08-01 Dave McKennan
Barbara Frietchie 1924-09-26 Arthur Frietchie
Kansas Raiders 1950-11-15 Pell
I’ll Fix It 1941-10-07 City Inspector
Hearts of Humanity 1932-08-31 Tom Varney
Walking Down Broadway 1938-03-11 Cop
The Beatniks 1959-06-05 Harry Bayliss
The Silent Power 1926-11-01 Rob Rollins
Suicide Fleet 1931-11-20 Sailor at Sally’s (uncredited)
The Girl from Woolworth’s 1929-10-27 Bill Harigan (uncredited)
Sporting Life 1925-11-29 Joe Lee
College Days 1926-10-15 Jim Gordon
Home, James 1928-10-03 James Lacey Jr
Accused 1925-12-03 Steve Randall
The River Woman 1928-12-01 Jim Henderson
The Thirteenth Hour 1927-10-17 Matt Gray
Double Exposure 1944-12-18 Joe Jackson
Husband Hunters 1927-01-15 Bob Garrett
Around the Corner 1930-04-25 Terry Callahan
The Pace That Kills 1935-12-01 Dan – the Detective – Dorothy’s Boyfriend
The Lovelorn 1927-12-17
Show Girl