Charles Cahill Wilson

Born July 28, 1894· New York City, New York, USA

† Died January 7, 1948

35Roles★ 6.7Average rating

Charles Cahill Wilson (July 29, 1894 – January 7, 1948) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Hollywood from the late 1920s to late 1940s. Born in New York City in 1894, the white-haired, burly actor was often typecast as an earnest police officer, newspaper editor or principal. He appeared in over 250 films between 1928 and 1948, mostly pl… Read more

Known for

It's a Wonderful Life1946It Happened One Night1934Scarlet Street1945Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1936

Filmography

YearRating

★ 6.8

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty1947

Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

★ 8.3

It's a Wonderful Life1946

Charlie (uncredited)

★ 6.7

Road to Utopia1946

Official Policeman (uncredited)

★ 7.6

Scarlet Street1945

Watchman (uncredited)

★ 6.3

Two O'Clock Courage1945

Brant - City Editor (uncredited)

★ 6.2

Batman1943

Captain Arnold

★ 5.7

Lady Gangster1942

Detective

★ 7

This Gun for Hire1942

Police Captain

★ 7.2

Gentleman Jim1942

Gurney (uncredited)

★ 6.5

The Face Behind the Mask1941

Chief O'Brien

★ 6.3

Dressed to Kill1941

Newspaper Editor

★ 7.3

Meet John Doe1941

Charlie Dawson

★ 6.3

Out of the Fog1941

★ 6.9

City for Conquest1940

Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited)

★ 6.9

They Drive by Night1940

Mike Williams (uncredited)

★ 6.2

Knute Rockne All American1940

Gambler (uncredited)

★ 6

The Return of Doctor X1939

Det. Kincaid

★ 7.5

The Roaring Twenties1939

Policeman (uncredited)

★ 6.2

Invisible Stripes1939

Arresting Officer (uncredited)

★ 7.5

Angels with Dirty Faces1938

★ 7.1

You Only Live Once1937

Police Inspector (uncredited)

★ 6.2

Night Key1937

Police Capt. Wallace (uncredited)

★ 5.8

Satan Met a Lady1936

Detective Pollock

★ 6.7

Show Boat1936

★ 6.3

Big Brown Eyes1936

Prosecuting Attorney (Uncredited)

★ 7.5

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1936

County Hospital Guard (uncredited)

★ 6

The Case of the Curious Bride1935

Ferry Captain (uncredited)

★ 7.8

It Happened One Night1934

Joe Gordon

★ 6.4

Fog Over Frisco1934

Detective Sergeant O'Hagen

★ 6

The 9th Guest1934

Burke (Uncredited)

★ 7.2

Gold Diggers of 19331933

Deputy (uncredited)

★ 7

The Mayor of Hell1933

Wilson (uncredited)

★ 6.2

Private Detective 621933

Club Bartender (Uncredited)

★ 6.1

The Kennel Murder Case1933

Detective Hennessy (uncredited)

★ 6.3

Female1933

Private Detective Falihee (Uncredited)