Charles West
Charles H. West (born November 30, 1885 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , † October 10, 1943 in Los Angeles , California ) was an American actor.
Life
From 1904 West was active as a versatile actor on the stage. He made his film debut in 1908 under the direction of David Wark Griffith with the Biograph Company . He belonged to the permanent cast of this film company and was seen as a leading and supporting actor in numerous Griffith films. He stayed with Biograph until 1916, but increasingly appeared in productions for Selig , Paramount , Universal and other studios. In 1937 he ended his film career.
Between 1908 and 1937 he appeared in more than 300 films.
Filmography (selection)
- 1910: The Twisted Trail
- 1911: Swords and Hearts
- 1912: The Engagement Ring
- 1917: Little Miss Optimist
- 1925: He should be your master ... (The Talker)
- 1926: The Opium Den of Hawaii (The House Without a Key)
- 1927: King of Kings (The King of Kings)
- 1930: For the Defense
- 1931: The Texas Ranger
- 1934: The Man Trailer
- 1935: San Francisco in gold fever (Barbary Coast)
- 1940: The Grapes of Wrath (The Grapes of Wrath)
Web links
- Charles West in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | West, Charles |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | West, Charles H. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 30, 1885 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 10, 1943 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California |