Personal Info
Charles Ruppert
Charles Drake
Acting
Biography
Charles Drake (October 2, 1917 – September 10, 1994) was an American actor.Drake was born as Charles Ruppert in New York City. He graduated from Nichols College and became a salesman. In 1939, he turned to acting and signed a contract with Warner Brothers. He wasn't immediately successful. World War II interrupted his career; soon after his military service was complete, Drake returned to Hollywood in 1945, his contract with Warner Brothers ended. In the 1940s, he did some freelance work, like A Night in Casablanca. In 1949 he moved to Universal Studios. In 1955, Drake turned to television as …
Known For
Filmography
Movies
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as Self (archive footage)
My Brother's Wedding
as Pastor #2
Cop on the Beat
as Deputy Chief Berliner
The Lives of Jenny Dolan
as Alan Hardesty
Police Headquarters
as David L. Chapin
Partners in Crime
as Lt. Fred Harnett
Scream, Pretty Peggy
as George Thornton
The Screaming Woman
as Ken Bronson
The Arrangement
as Finnegan
Hail, Hero!
as Senator Murchiston
TV Shows
Switch
as Charles Estabrook · 1 ep.
Matt Helm
as Mr. Simmons · 1 ep.
Harry O
1 ep.
The Rookies
1 ep.
Cannon
1 ep.
The Name of the Game
as Jonathan Galley · 1 ep.
Land of the Giants
as Mr. Erdap · 1 ep.
Mannix
as Adam Pierson · 1 ep.
Ironside
as Mr. Thomas · 1 ep.
The Invaders
as Robert Morrison · 1 ep.
