Charles Lane
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 25, 1869 in Madison, Illinois, USA
- Died
- October 17, 1945
- Active Years
- 1920–2015 (96 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
Charles Willis Lane, born January 25, 1869, in Madison, Illinois, was an American stage and film actor who was active in movies from 1914 to 1929. Like many film performers born prior to 1900, he possessed extensive prior Broadway stage or regional theatrical experience. In silent films, he typically appeared as a silver-haired other man or confidant. Among his best-known roles are Dr. Lanyon in the 1920 film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Dr. Angus McPhail in the 1928 film Sadie Thompson. He had 37 known acting credits and passed away on October 17, 1945, at the age of 76.
Career overview
Charles Willis Lane was an American stage and film actor born on January 25, 1869, in Madison, Illinois. He was active in movies from 1914 to 1929. Like many film performers born before the year 1900, Lane possessed extensive prior Broadway stage or regional theatrical experience. In silent films, Lane was typically seen playing a silver-haired other man or confidant. Among his best-known roles are Dr. Lanyon in the 1920 film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Dr. Angus McPhail in the 1928 film Sadie Thompson. His career in motion pictures encompassed a total of 37 known acting credits. Lane passed away on October 17, 1945, at the age of 76.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2015) as Dr. Richard Lanyon
- War and Remembrance (1988) as William Standley
- Love Nest (1975) as Ned
- The Canary Murder Case (1929) as Charles Spottswoode
- Broadway Scandals (1929) as Manager
- Saturday's Children (1929) as Mr. Henry Halevy
- Sadie Thompson (1928) as Dr. Angus McPhail
- The Whirlwind of Youth (1927) as Jim Hawthorne
- Barbed Wire (1927) as Colonel Duval
- Service for Ladies (1927) as Robert Foster, Elizabeth's father
- Married Alive (1927) as Mr. Fountain
- The Music Master (1927) as Richard Stanton
- The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) as Jefferson Worth
- Padlocked (1926) as Monte Hermann
- The Mystery Club (1926) as John Cranahan
- The Outsider (1926) as Sir Jasper Sturdee
- Marriage License? (1926) as Sir John
- The Blind Goddess (1926) as Judge
- Stella Dallas (1925) as Stephen Dallas, Sr.
- Pearl of Love (1925) as Captain Pinnel
- The Dark Angel (1925) as Sir Hubert Vane
- The Marriage Whirl (1925) as Rueben Hale
- Romola (1924) as Baldassar Calvo
- Second Youth (1924) as Weeks Twombly
- The White Sister (1923) as Prince Chiaromonte
- Broadway Rose (1922) as Peter Thompson
- Fascination (1922) as Eduardo de Lisa (her father)
- How Women Love (1922) as Ogden Ward
- Without Limit (1921) as Clement Palter
- The Great Adventure (1921) as Charles Oxford
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) as Dr. Richard Lanyon
- The Restless Sex (1920) as John Cleland
- Away Goes Prudence (1920) as Mr. Thorne
- The Branded Woman (1920) as Herbert Averill
- Guilty of Love (1920) as Goddard Townsend
- Wanted: A Husband (1919) as Tom Harmon
- Ruggles of Red Gap (1918) as Earl of Brinstead
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Lane best known for?
Charles Lane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War and Remembrance (1988), Blood chain (2014), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920).
When and where was Charles Lane born?
Charles Lane was born on January 25, 1869 in Madison, Illinois, USA. They passed away on October 17, 1945.
How many credits does Charles Lane have?
Charles Lane has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2015.
What is Charles Lane's background in cinema and television?
Charles Willis Lane, born January 25, 1869, in Madison, Illinois, was an American stage and film actor who was active in movies from 1914 to 1929. Like many film performers born prior to 1900, he possessed extensive prior Broadway stage or regional theatrical experience. In silent films, he typically appeared as a silv...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- War and Remembrance (1988) as William Standley — aged about 119
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) as Dr. Richard Lanyon — aged about 51
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