Charles C. Wilson
Charles Cahill Wilson (July 29, 1894 – January 7, 1948) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Hollywood from the late 1920s to late 1940s. Born in New York City in 1894, the white-haired, burly actor was often typecast as an earnest police officer, newspaper editor or principal. He appeared in over 250 films between 1928 and 1948, mostly...
Charles Cahill Wilson (July 29, 1894 – January 7, 1948) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Hollywood from the late 1920s to late 1940s. Born in New York City in 1894, the white-haired, burly actor was often typecast as an earnest police officer, newspaper editor or principal. He appeared in over 250 films between 1928 and 1948, mostly...
Known For
It Happened One Night
as Joe Gordon
It's a Wonderful Life
as Charlie (uncredited)
Meet John Doe
as Charlie Dawson
Cast Credits
Commotion on the Ocean
as J.L. Cameron - Managing Editor (archive footage)
Crime on Their Hands
as J.L. Cameron
Blazing Across the Pecos
as Mayor Ace Brockway
Big Town Scandal
as Editor of the Chronicle (uncredited)
Key Witness
as Warden (uncredited)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Meet Mr. Mischief
as Harry's Boss
It's a Wonderful Life
as Charlie (uncredited)
Gas House Kids
as Inspector Shannon
Blonde for a Day
as Chief of Police Will Gentry (as Charles Wilson)
Larceny in Her Heart
as Chief Gentry (as Charles Wilson)
Passkey to Danger
as Police Sergeant
Crime of the Century
as Police Lieutenant
Road to Utopia
as Official Policeman (uncredited)
Scarlet Street
as Watchman (uncredited)
Week-End at the Waldorf
as Hi Johns
A Gun in His Hand
as Chief of Police (uncredited)
Two O'Clock Courage
as Brant - City Editor (uncredited)
The Missing Juror
as Mac Ellis (uncredited)
Crime by Night
as District Attorney Hyatt
Hey, Rookie
as Sam Jonas
Silver Spurs
as Mr. Hawkins
Batman
as Captain Arnold
Gentleman Jim
as Gurney (uncredited)
The Secret Code
as Desk Sgt. Cullen
Escape from Crime
as C.L. Reardon - Managing Editor (as Charles Wilson)
Dr. Broadway
as District Attorney McNamara
This Gun for Hire
as Police Captain
Lady Gangster
as Detective
Crew Credits
Lucky Boy
Director