Charles Paton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 31, 1874 in London, England, UK
- Died
- April 10, 1970
- Active Years
- 1929–1951 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 78 credits in database
Biography
Charles Paton was an actor born in London, England, on July 31, 1874. Throughout his career, he was credited with 77 acting roles in film and television. He was also known by the name Charles Ernest Pato. Paton lived to be 95 years old and passed away on April 10, 1970. As a professional performer, he is recognized in archival records for his extensive body of work within the entertainment industry. His career spanned decades, contributing to a total of 77 known credits. His documentation remains preserved through his official records as a male actor within the database. He remains a figure of historical interest for those studying the history of film and television performance.
Career overview
Charles Paton was a male actor born in London, England, on July 31, 1874. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he was credited for his work in both movies and television shows. According to his professional records, Paton accumulated a total of 77 known acting credits. In addition to his primary professional name, he was also known as Charles Ernest Pato.
Paton lived to the age of 95, passing away on April 10, 1970. His extensive filmography reflects a long-standing career in the performing arts, spanning numerous projects across different mediums. As an archivist entry, these details represent the verified biographical and professional data available for the actor.
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Full Filmography
78 titles- Fortune in Diamonds (1951) as Barman
- Night and the City (1950) as Watchman (uncredited)
- Once a Sinner (1950) as Mr. Lamb
- Portrait of Clare (1950) as Registrar
- Man on the Run (1949) as Second Hand Clothes Shop Proprietor
- For Them That Trespass (1949) as uncredited
- For Them That Trespass (1949)
- The Spider and the Fly (1949) as Café Schader Waiter (uncredited)
- The Man from Yesterday (1949) as Gardener
- Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora (1949) as Mr. Dickens, the Grocer
- Cardboard Cavalier (1949) as Mine Host
- Miranda (1948) as On the Kiosk (uncredited)
- Love in Waiting (1948) as Old Man
- Uncle Silas (1947) as Guest at Ball (uncredited)
- Woman to Woman (1947) as Pilot
- Bedelia (1946) as Railway Clerk
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) as Councillor (uncredited)
- Read All About It (1945) as Mayor
- Waltz Time (1945) as Minister of Education
- A Canterbury Tale (1944) as Ernie Brooks
- Give Us the Moon (1944) as (uncredited)
- Strawberry Roan (1944) as Auctioneer's Assistant (uncredited)
- The Demi-Paradise (1943) as Mr. Bishop
- The Goose Steps Out (1942) as Passenger Arrested on Train
- The Young Mr. Pitt (1942)
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Steinhof
- Old Mother Riley's Ghosts (1941)
- Let George Do It! (1940) as Simion (uncredited)
- Girl in the News (1940) as Chemist (Uncredited)
- The Door with Seven Locks (1940) as Handwriting Expert (Uncredited)
- The Four Just Men (1939) as Platform Speaker (uncredited)
- The Saint in London (1939) as Tobacco Shop Proprietor
- Inspector Hornleigh (1939) as Auction Bidder
- The Body Vanished (1939) as Mr. Briggs
- Men Without Honour (1939) as Rev. Fanshawe
- The Ware Case (1938) as Foreman of the Jury
- Julius Caesar (1938) as Varro
- Weddings Are Wonderful (1938) as Minor role
- Double or Quits (1938) as Mr. Binks
- Storm in a Teacup (1937) as Guest at Official Dinner (uncredited)
- Museum Mystery (1937) as Clutters
- The Dominant Sex (1937) as Mr. Webster
- Old Mother Riley (1937) as Family Solicitor
- Rembrandt (1936) as Burgher at Auction (uncredited)
- When Knights Were Bold (1936) as The Mayor
- Crime Over London (1936)
- The Marriage of Corbal (1936) as French Commandant
- Jury's Evidence (1936) as Crowther
- Royal Cavalcade (1935) as Taxi Driver
- The Silent Passenger (1935) as Man Holding Dogs (uncredited)
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
- Girls Will Be Boys (1934) as Sanders
- Freedom of the Seas (1934) as Gamp
- The Girl in Possession (1934) as Saunders
- The Ghost Camera (1933) as Farmer
- The Iron Stair (1933) as Sloan
- This Acting Business (1933) as Ward
- The Love Nest (1933) as Pa
- Love on Wheels (1932) as Bus Passenger
- Josser Joins the Navy (1932) as Professor Black
- The Third String (1932) as Sam Small
- Bachelor's Baby (1932) as Mr. Ponder
- My Wife's Family (1931) as Noah Nagg
- Stepping Stones (1931) as Suger Daddy
- The Girl in the Night (1931) as Prof. Winthrop
- The Great Gay Road (1931) as Innkeeper
- The Sleeping Cardinal (1931) as J.J. Godfrey
- The Other Mrs. Phipps (1931) as Jem
- Rynox (1931) as Samuel Faraday Rickforth
- Glamour (1931) as Clockwinder
- Contraband Love (1931) as Jude Sterling
- What a Night! (1931) as Grindle
- The Lyons Mail (1931) as George Didier
- The W Plan (1930) as Defence Counsel
- A Sister to Assist 'Er (1930) as Thistlethwaite
- Blackmail (1929) as Mr. White
- Piccadilly (1929) as Doorman (uncredited)
- The Feather (1929) as Professor Vivian
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What movies or TV shows is Charles Paton best known for?
Charles Paton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fortune in Diamonds (1951), Night and the City (1950), Once a Sinner (1950), Woman to Woman (1947).
When and where was Charles Paton born?
Charles Paton was born on July 31, 1874 in London, England, UK. They passed away on April 10, 1970.
How many credits does Charles Paton have?
Charles Paton has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1951.
What is Charles Paton's background in cinema and television?
Charles Paton was an actor born in London, England, on July 31, 1874. Throughout his career, he was credited with 77 acting roles in film and television. He was also known by the name Charles Ernest Pato. Paton lived to be 95 years old and passed away on April 10, 1970. As a professional performer, he is recognized in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fortune in Diamonds (1951) as Barman — aged about 76
- Night and the City (1950) as Watchman (uncredited) — aged about 75
- Old Mother Riley (1937) as Family Solicitor — aged about 62
- Once a Sinner (1950) as Mr. Lamb — aged about 75
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Steinhof — aged about 66
- Old Mother Riley's Ghosts (1941) — aged about 66
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