Charles Farrell

Charles Farrell was an Irish-American actor who is best known for his performances in Night and the City, The Crimson Pirate, and Wall of Death. He was born on August 6, 1900, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on August 27, 1988, in London, England.

Personal and Family Life

Charles Farrell was married to Babbie McManus from 1960 until his death in 1988. He began his acting career on stage as a child in America and moved to Britain in 1921, where he often played villainous roles.

Death and Legacy

Charles Farrell died on August 27, 1988, in London, England. Remembered for his diverse roles in film and radio, he made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly with his work in children’s programming on BBC Radio.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case 1932-05-12 Funfair Patron
The Abominable Dr. Phibes 1971-05-18 Chauffeur
They Made Me a Fugitive 1947-06-24 Curley
Night and the City 1950-06-15 Mickey Beer
The Hornet’s Nest 1955-05-13 Posh Peterson
The Rebel Son 1938-02-02 Tovkatch
Meet Sexton Blake 1945-02-05 Skipper
Boys Will Be Boys 1935-07-01 Louis Brown
Jack’s the Boy 1932-06-11 Martin
Sebastian 1968-01-24 Taxi Driver
Stolen Assignment 1955-08-01 Percy Simpson
The Strange Case of Dr. Manning 1957-01-01 John Karver
Edna: The Inebriate Woman 1971-10-21 Tramp
Convoy 1940-09-28 Walker
Jericho 1937-08-23 Sergeant on Guard (uncredited)
Wild Boy 1934-01-01 Gang Member (uncredited)
Jailbirds 1940-04-20 Spike Nelson
Lonely Road 1936-08-23 Palmer
The Deadly Game 1941-08-08 Barry Scott
Creeping Shadows 1931-07-28 Chicago Joe
Dangerous Moonlight 1941-06-26 First Cab Driver
Oh! What a Lovely War 1969-03-10 Policeman (uncredited)
Bell-Bottom George 1944-02-07 Jim Bennett
The House Opposite 1932-03-22 Wharton
The Man at Six 1931-08-01 George Wollmer
The Way to the Stars 1945-06-16 American Orderly
The Innocents of Chicago 1932-03-20 Smiler
Lucky Ladies 1932-09-01 Bookmaker
Money for Nothing 1932-01-20 Digger
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss 1936-07-28 Scales
Hidden Homicide 1959-01-01 Mungo Peddy
Final Appointment 1954-10-01 Percy
There Is Another Sun 1951-06-12 Simmonds
Red Wagon 1933-12-06 Milligan
Too Young to Love 1960-03-08 Waiting Room Man
There Was a Young Lady 1953-01-01 Arthur
Looking on the Bright Side 1932-03-14 Tough Man in Street
The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw 1958-10-28 Bartender
Operation Cupid 1960-04-01 Charlie Stevens
The Diplomatic Corpse 1958-02-01 Percy Simpson
The Turners of Prospect Road 1947-06-16 Jack
Don Chicago 1945-08-06 Don Dooley
Countess Dracula 1971-01-30 The Seller
Tonight’s the Night – Pass It On 1931