Charles Kemper was an American actor who is best known for Scarlet Street, The Doolins of Oklahoma, and Fighting Father Dunne. Born on September 6, 1900, in Oklahoma, USA, he made a significant mark in the film industry. He was married to Jacqueline Kemper and passed away on May 12, 1950, in Burbank, California, due to a road accident.
Personal and Family Life
Charles Kemper lived a private life with a close-knit family. He was married to Jacqueline Kemper, and they remained together until his untimely death. Little is known about their life together, highlighting Kemper’s preference for keeping personal matters away from the public eye.
Death and Legacy
Charles Kemper tragically died in a road accident on May 12, 1950. His legacy lives on through his memorable performances in various films, which still resonate with audiences today. Kemper’s contributions to cinema are remembered, especially his roles in Edgar G. Ulmer’s classic films during the 1940s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Where Danger Lives | 1950-11-16 | Postville Police Chief |
| Yellow Sky | 1948-12-24 | Walrus |
| On Dangerous Ground | 1951-12-13 | Pop Daley |
| Wagon Master | 1950-04-22 | Uncle Shiloh Clegg |
| The Southerner | 1945-04-30 | Tim |
| Scarlet Street | 1945-12-25 | Patch-eye Higgins |
| Intruder in the Dust | 1949-11-22 | Crawford Gowrie |
| Sister Kenny | 1946-10-10 | Mr. McIntyre |
| The Shocking Miss Pilgrim | 1947-01-04 | Herbert Jothan |
| Stars in My Crown | 1950-05-11 | Prof. Sam Houston Jones |
| The Doolins of Oklahoma | 1949-05-27 | Thomas ‘Arkansas’ Jones |
| Fury at Furnace Creek | 1948-04-30 | Peaceful Jones |
| That Hagen Girl | 1947-11-01 | Jim Hagen |
| Adventure in Baltimore | 1949-04-19 | Mr. Steuben |
| Money on Your Life | 1938-05-13 | Charlie Kemp |
| Getting an Eyeful | 1938-01-21 | Henry Groper, Optician |
| The Officer’s Mess | 1935-11-09 | Sarge |
| Fighting Father Dunne | 1948-05-12 | Emmett Mulvey |
| Belle Starr’s Daughter | 1948-11-13 | Deputy Gaffer |
| The Nevadan | 1950-01-11 | Sheriff Dyke Merrick |
| Gunfighters | 1947-07-15 | Sheriff Kiscaden |
| California Passage | 1950-12-15 | Sheriff Willy Clair |
| A Ticket to Tomahawk | 1950-05-19 | Chuckity |
| King of the Wild Horses | 1947-03-28 | Rudy |
| Dimboola: The Stage Play | 1973-05-22 | The Very Reverend Patrick O’Shea |
| Taking the Count | 1937-04-24 | Richard Howe |
| Waiting for Baby | 1941-01-24 | Expectant Father |
| Show for Sale | 1937-10-29 | Hotel Man |
| Gallant Journey | 1946-09-24 | Father “Dickie” Ball |
| Mr. Music | 1950-12-08 | Mr. Danforth |
| An Angel Comes To Brooklyn | 1945-11-27 | Phineas Aloysius Higby |
| The Timid Ghost | 1937-09-24 | Charles Earle Gilbert |