Charles Lang was an American actor who is best known for One Crowded Night, Keep ‘Em Flying, and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break.
Personal and Family Life
Charles Lang was born on February 15, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York. He had a family with his spouse Helen Parrish, whom he married in July 1942. Together, they had two children: a son named Charles George Lang Jr. born in 1948 and a daughter named Molly Lang born in 1952. The couple divorced on September 4, 1954.
Career
Lang began his film career in 1940 with the drama One Crowded Night. He appeared in various films, including a role alongside Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Keep ‘Em Flying and in Wildcat Bus with Fay Wray. In the 1950s, he transitioned to writing screenplays, working on films like The Magnificent Matador and writing episodes for classic television shows such as Cheyenne and Perry Mason.
Death and Legacy
Charles Lang passed away on November 20, 2004, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, due to natural causes. His contributions to both film and television have left a mark, particularly noted for his versatility as an actor and writer during his career. He is remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike for his work in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Never Give a Sucker an Even Break | 1941-10-10 | The Young Engineer |
| Truck Busters | 1943-01-28 | Jimmy Dorgan |
| Easy Living | 1949-10-08 | Whitey |
| Roger Touhy, Gangster | 1944-06-03 | FBI Agent |
| Crime by Night | 1944-09-09 | Paul Goff |
| Secret Enemies | 1942-09-17 | Jim Jackson |
| One Crowded Night | 1940-08-09 | Fred Matson |
| The Last Ride | 1944-10-07 | Mike Harrigan |
| Wildcat Bus | 1940-08-23 | Jerry Waters |
| Hit the Road | 1941-06-27 | Paul Revere Smith |
| Bombay Clipper | 1942-01-11 | Tex Harper |
| Keep ‘Em Flying | 1941-11-27 | Jim Joyce |
| Where Did You Get That Girl? | 1941-01-03 | Jeff Brant |
| Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga | 1941-01-17 | Steve Morrison |
| Gentleman Jim | 1942-11-14 | (uncredited) |
| The Wolf Hunters | 1949-10-29 | J. L. McTavish |
| Blades of the Musketeers | 1950-11-24 | George, Duke of Buckingham |
| Night Wind | 1948-09-01 | John Steele |
| Air Force | 1943-03-20 | Soldier (uncredited) |
| The Great Jewel Robber | 1950-07-15 | Det. Carlton (uncredited) |
| San Antonio Rose | 1941-06-20 | Ralph |
| Guadalcanal Diary | 1943-10-27 | Marine (uncredited) |
| Strictly in the Groove | 1942-11-20 | Russ Monroe |
| He Walked by Night | 1949-02-06 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Killer Shark | 1950-03-19 | Mack McCann |