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Charles Purcell(1885-1962)

  • Actor
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Charles Purcell was born on 12 February 1885 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor, known for The Yanks Are Coming (1942), Suspense (1949) and Broadway Television Theatre (1952). He was married to Ilon Berger and Elizabeth Valdes (voice instructor). He died on 20 March 1962 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 12, 1885
DiedMarch 20, 1962(77)
BornFebruary 12, 1885
DiedMarch 20, 1962(77)
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Known for

The Yanks Are Coming (1942)
The Yanks Are Coming
4.2
  • Cpl. Jenks
  • 1942
Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Rod Serling in Suspense (1949)
Suspense
7.4
TV Series
  • Actor
Broadway Television Theatre (1952)
Broadway Television Theatre
6.3
TV Series
  • Actor
The Magic Cottage
6.7
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actor

  • Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and Rod Serling in Suspense (1949)
    Suspense
    7.4
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • Broadway Television Theatre (1952)
    Broadway Television Theatre
    6.3
    TV Series
    • 1952
  • The Yanks Are Coming (1942)
    The Yanks Are Coming
    4.2
    • Cpl. Jenks
    • 1942

Personal details

  • Born
    • February 12, 1885
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
  • Died
    • March 20, 1962
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouses
      Ilon Berger1907 - 1935 (divorced, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Purcell was a stage actor and occasional producer, active on Broadway from 1908-1947.

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