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Charles J. Correll(1890-1972)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Charles J. Correll was born on 2 February 1890 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Check and Double Check (1930), The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951) and The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935). He was married to Alyce Mercedes McLaughlin (dancer). He died on 26 September 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornFebruary 2, 1890
DiedSeptember 26, 1972(82)
BornFebruary 2, 1890
DiedSeptember 26, 1972(82)
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Known for

Charles J. Correll and Freeman F. Gosden in Check and Double Check (1930)
Check and Double Check
4.8
  • Andy
  • 1930
Alvin Childress, Tim Moore, and Spencer Williams in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951)
The Amos 'n Andy Show
8.6
TV Series
  • Writer(as Charles Correll)
The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935)
The Big Broadcast of 1936
5.5
  • Andy
  • 1935
Calvin and the Colonel (1961)
Calvin and the Colonel
6.3
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • Calvin and the Colonel (1961)
    Calvin and the Colonel
    6.3
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1961–1962
  • Alvin Childress, Tim Moore, and Spencer Williams in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951)
    The Amos 'n Andy Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • creator (as Charles Correll)
    • 1951–1955

Actor

  • Calvin and the Colonel (1961)
    Calvin and the Colonel
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Calvin Burnside (voice)
    • 1961–1962
  • Alvin Childress, Tim Moore, and Spencer Williams in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951)
    The Amos 'n Andy Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Narrator (voice, uncredited)
    • 1952
  • The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935)
    The Big Broadcast of 1936
    5.5
    • Andy
    • 1935
  • The Lion Tamer (1934)
    The Lion Tamer
    5.1
    Short
    • Andy Brown (voice)
    • 1934
  • The Rasslin' Match (1934)
    The Rasslin' Match
    5.8
    Short
    • Andy Brown (voice)
    • 1934
  • Charles J. Correll and Freeman F. Gosden in Check and Double Check (1930)
    Check and Double Check
    4.8
    • Andy
    • 1930

Producer

  • Alvin Childress, Tim Moore, and Spencer Williams in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951)
    The Amos 'n Andy Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1951–1953

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Amos and Andy
  • Born
    • February 2, 1890
    • Peoria, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • September 26, 1972
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Alyce Mercedes McLaughlin (dancer)1937 - September 26, 1972 (his death, 4 children)
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    • 4 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of actor-producer Richard Correll, who played Richard on Leave It to Beaver (1957).
  • Salary
    • Check and Double Check
      (1930)
      $1,000 /day

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