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Actor: Years active: 1939–1976: Charles Drake (born Charles Ruppert; October 2, 1917 – September 10, 1994) was an American actor. Biography.
Charles Drake. Actor: Harvey. Personable actor Charles Drake was born Charles Louis Ruppert on October 2, 1917 in New York City. He graduated from Nichols College in 1937 and initially became a salesman before switching to acting in 1939 and appearing in little theater productions.
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- September 10, 1994
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Charles Drake. Actor: Harvey. Personable actor Charles Drake was born Charles Louis Ruppert on October 2, 1917 in New York City. He graduated from Nichols College in 1937 and initially became a salesman before switching to acting in 1939 and appearing in little theater productions. He changed his stage name to the more suitable Charles Drake and in the late 1930s managed to snag a contract ...
- October 2, 1917
- September 10, 1994
Sep 16, 1994 · He was 76. He died after a lengthy illness, said the Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home of New London, Conn. Mr. Drake arrived in Hollywood in the late 1930's after being discovered in a talent contest ...
Sep 10, 1994 · 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 ...
Other articles where Charles Drake is discussed: Harvey: Sanderson (Charles Drake) determines that the apoplectic Veta, rather than her charming mild-mannered brother, is the one in need of help and has her forcibly committed. After discovering Sanderson’s mistake, the facility’s director, Dr. Chumley (Cecil Kellaway), releases Veta and attempts to track down Elwood. As…
Sep 14, 1994 · Charles Drake, an actor who co-starred in movies with Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Humphrey Bogart and James Stewart, died Saturday after a long illness at age 76. Drake began acting in the late 1930s and had three roles in ``The Hunchback of Notre Dame,'' starring Charles Laughton.
