Charles Rock was an American actor who is best known for Carry On (1919), The Prisoner of Zenda (1915), and Vice Versa (1916).
Personal and Family Life
Charles Rock was born Arthur Charles Rock de Fabeck on May 30, 1866, in Velore, East Indies. He was married to Constance Helen Wilkie Jones, also known as Miss Cybel Wynne, from 1898 until his death in 1919. His father was William Frederick De Fabeck, and his mother was Maria Darley Bentley.
Career
Rock began his acting career on stage in 1885, and in 1895, he traveled with British actor Sir John Hare on his first American tour. He became known as a character actor and appeared in several films throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Charles Rock passed away on July 12, 1919, in London, England, due to illness. His contributions to early cinema and theatre have made him a notable figure in the history of film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| England Expects | 1914-01-02 | |
| The Man Without a Soul | 1916-07-01 | Rev. John Ferrier |
| A Christmas Carol | 1914-10-11 | Ebenezer Scrooge |
| The Two Columbines | 1914-11-11 | Stage Door Keeper |
| A Romany Lass | 1918-08-18 | Colonel MacLean |
| Sons of Satan | 1915-06-01 | |
| Trilby | 1914-07-01 | Sandy McAllister |