Charles Miller
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 7, 1878 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
- Died
- November 25, 1952
- Active Years
- 1939–1948 (10 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Charles Miller (Acting).
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Source [1]: Charles Miller (TMDB). Birthday: June 7, 1878 (Note: Bio says June 6). Death: November 25, 1952 (74 years old). Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, USA. Known for: Acting. Known credits: 35. Also known as: Charles F. Mil.
Source [2]: Charles Miller (IMDb). Mentions a Charles Stewart Alexander Miller born in 1983. (Different person).
Source [3]: Wikipedia. Mentions Charles Miller (actor) in Thundering Trails (1943) and The Black Hills Express (1943). Also mentions a director (1857-1936) and a musician (1939-1980).
Source [4]: Charles Miller (TMDB Bio). Born Charles Fish Miller, June 6, 1878 – November 25, 1952. American film actor. Debut: Little Women as a minister. Role: Starring alongside Keye Luke in Phantom of Chinatown.
Source [5]: BroadwayWorld. Mentions a Charles Miller (no specific dates/details for the actor in question).
Name: Charles Fish Miller.
Birth: June 6, 1878 (per Bio) or June 7, 1878 (per TMDB info). I will use the bio date or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in an archive, I pick the most complete bio info. Let's stick to the bio: June 6, 1878.
Death: November 25, 1952.
Nationality: American.
Profession: Film actor
Career overview
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Source [1]: Charles Miller (TMDB). Birthday: June 7, 1878. Death: November 25, 1952 (74 years old). Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan, USA. Known for: Acting. Known Credits: 35. Also Known As: Charles F. Mil.
Source [2]: Charles Miller (IMDb). Mentions a Charles Stewart Alexander Miller (born 1983) who played a page boy in "A Man of Mode". Note: This is a different person.
Source [3]: Wikipedia. Mentions Charles Miller (actor) in Thundering Trails (1943) and The Black Hills Express (1943). Also mentions a director and an author.
Source [4]: Charles Miller (TMDB Bio). Charles Fish Miller (born June 6, 1878 – November 25, 1952). American film actor. Debut in Little Women as a minister. One of his first biggest roles was starring alongside Keye Luke in Phantom of Chinatown.
Source [5]: BroadwayWorld. Mentions a Charles Miller but no specific details related to the film actor in question.
Name: Charles Fish Miller (also known as Charles F. Mil).
Birth: June 6, 1878 (Source 4) or June 7, 1878 (Source 1). I will use the date from the bio in Source 4 as it is more specific to the full name.
Death: November 25, 1952.
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, USA.
Profession: American film actor.
Film Debut: Little Women, playing a minister.
Key Roles: Starring alongside Keye Luke in Phantom of Chinatown.
Other Credits: Thundering Trails (1943), The Black Hills Express (1943).
Total Credits: 35.
Additional Fact: He was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild (from the user's provided TMDB BIO text).
Drafting Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career
Charles Fish Miller, also known as Charles F. Mil, was an American film actor. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, on June 6, 1878, he made his film debut in the production Little Women, in which he portrayed a minister. Following this debut, Miller appeared in many films. One of his most significant early roles involved starring alongside Keye Luke in Phantom of Chinatown.
Drafting Paragraph 2: Later Career and Legacy
Throughout his career, Miller earned 35 known credits. His filmography includes appearances in Thundering Trails and The Black Hills Express, both released in 1943. In addition to his work on screen, Miller was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild. He died on November 25, 1952.
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Para 1: ~65 words.
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Total: ~120 words.
Constraint Check: The user wants 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Wait, looking closer at the sources:
Source 1 says Birthday June 7, 187
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- Call Northside 777 (1948) as Parole Board Member (uncredited)
- The Judge Steps Out (1947) as Superior Court Judge (uncredited)
- Pursued (1947) as Coachman (uncredited)
- Rustler's Round-up (1946) as Judge Wayne
- Gunman's Code (1946) as Sam Burton
- River Gang (1945) as Doctor
- House of Frankenstein (1944) as Toberman (uncredited)
- Wilson (1944) as Senator Bromfield
- Pride of the Plains (1944) as Grant Bradford
- Hidden Valley Outlaws (1944) as Daniel Clark
- Beneath Western Skies (1944) as Lem Toller
- Beyond the Last Frontier (1943) as Major Cook
- Days of Old Cheyenne (1943) as John Carlyle
- Daredevils of the West (1943) as Foster
- Raiders of Sunset Pass (1943) as Dad Matthews
- Wagon Tracks West (1943) as Brown Bear
- Thundering Trails (1943) as Captain Sam Brooke
- Black Hills Express (1943) as Raymond Harper
- The Blocked Trail (1943) as Frank Nolan
- South of Santa Fe (1942) as John McMahon
- Raiders of the Range (1942) as John Travers
- The Phantom Plainsmen (1942) as Cap Marvin
- Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941) as Cmdr. Haees
- Double Cross (1941) as Mayor John Frawley
- The Spider Returns (1941) as Mr. Van Sloan
- Caught in the Act (1941) as Leonard G. Brandon
- The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940) as George K. Otterson
- Kitty Foyle (1940) as Doctor (uncredited)
- The Man with Nine Lives (1940) as Doctor Spectator Explaining Procedure (uncredited)
- Terry and the Pirates (1940) as Planter
- Phantom of Chinatown (1940) as Dr. John Benton / Cyrus Benton in Newspaper (as Charles Miller)
- American Portrait (1940) as Mr. Wilkes
- Tower of London (1939) as Councilman
- The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) as Dr. Avery - Juror (uncredited)
- The Sawdust Ring (1917) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Miller best known for?
Charles Miller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including House of Frankenstein (1944), Thundering Trails (1943), The Blocked Trail (1943), Raiders of the Range (1942).
When and where was Charles Miller born?
Charles Miller was born on June 7, 1878 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA. They passed away on November 25, 1952.
How many credits does Charles Miller have?
Charles Miller has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1948.
What is Charles Miller's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Charles Miller (Acting). Goal: Write a factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details. 90-130 words. Plain prose only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Neutral, encyclopedic tone. No preamble or surrounding quotes. Source [1]: Charles Miller (TMDB)...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Raiders of the Range (1942) as John Travers — aged about 64
- The Phantom Plainsmen (1942) as Cap Marvin — aged about 64
- The Blocked Trail (1943) as Frank Nolan — aged about 65
- Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941) as Cmdr. Haees — aged about 63
- Thundering Trails (1943) as Captain Sam Brooke — aged about 65
- House of Frankenstein (1944) as Toberman (uncredited) — aged about 66
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