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

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case1932-05-12Funfair Patron
The Abominable Dr. Phibes1971-05-18Chauffeur
They Made Me a Fugitive1947-06-24Curley
Night and the City1950-06-15Mickey Beer
The Hornet’s Nest1955-05-13Posh Peterson
The Rebel Son1938-02-02Tovkatch
Meet Sexton Blake1945-02-05Skipper
Boys Will Be Boys1935-07-01Louis Brown
Jack’s the Boy1932-06-11Martin
Sebastian1968-01-24Taxi Driver
Stolen Assignment1955-08-01Percy Simpson
The Strange Case of Dr. Manning1957-01-01John Karver
Edna: The Inebriate Woman1971-10-21Tramp
Convoy1940-09-28Walker
Jericho1937-08-23Sergeant on Guard (uncredited)
Wild Boy1934-01-01Gang Member (uncredited)
Jailbirds1940-04-20Spike Nelson
Lonely Road1936-08-23Palmer
The Deadly Game1941-08-08Barry Scott
Creeping Shadows1931-07-28Chicago Joe
Dangerous Moonlight1941-06-26First Cab Driver
Oh! What a Lovely War1969-03-10Policeman (uncredited)
Bell-Bottom George1944-02-07Jim Bennett
The House Opposite1932-03-22Wharton
The Man at Six1931-08-01George Wollmer
The Way to the Stars1945-06-16American Orderly
The Innocents of Chicago1932-03-20Smiler
Lucky Ladies1932-09-01Bookmaker
Money for Nothing1932-01-20Digger
The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss1936-07-28Scales
Hidden Homicide1959-01-01Mungo Peddy
Final Appointment1954-10-01Percy
There Is Another Sun1951-06-12Simmonds
Red Wagon1933-12-06Milligan
Too Young to Love1960-03-08Waiting Room Man
There Was a Young Lady1953-01-01Arthur
Looking on the Bright Side1932-03-14Tough Man in Street
The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw1958-10-28Bartender
Operation Cupid1960-04-01Charlie Stevens
The Diplomatic Corpse1958-02-01Percy Simpson
The Turners of Prospect Road1947-06-16Jack
Don Chicago1945-08-06Don Dooley
Countess Dracula1971-01-30The Seller
Tonight’s the Night – Pass It On1931