Charles Sellon
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 23, 1870 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- June 26, 1937
- Active Years
- 1923–1935 (13 Years)
- Total Credits
- 92 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Charles Sellon (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 90-130 words.
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Name: Charles Sellon.
Profession: Actor (Known for acting).
Known Credits: 92.
Birthday: August 23, 1870 (Note: Synopsis says August 24, but Source [1] says August 23. I must follow the instruction "Use ONLY facts present above". Usually, if there's a conflict, I should be careful. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The Synopsis says Aug 24. The Source says Aug 23. I will use the Source's date or mention the discrepancy? No, the instructions say "Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES." I will stick to the Source [1] date or the Synopsis date. Let's look at the prompt again. "TMDB BIO: [text] SOURCES: [text]". I will use the information provided. If they conflict, I will prioritize the Source [1] or pick one. Actually, I'll use the information from the Source for the birthday: August 23, 1870.)
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Death Date: June 26, 1937.
Age at death: 66 years old.
Known for: Bright Eyes (1934), It's a Gift (1934), and The Painted Desert (1931) (from Synopsis).
Spouse: Florence E. Willis (from Synopsis).
Death location: La Crescenta, California, USA (from Synopsis).
Career overview
Task: Write a career overview of Charles Sellon (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Charles Sellon.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: August 23, 1870 (Note: Synopsis says August 24, but Source [1] says August 23. I must stick to the provided material. Usually, in these prompts, if there's a conflict, I should be careful. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The synopsis says Aug 24, the source says Aug 23. I will use the source's date or mention the birth info generally if unsure, but the source is the primary evidence. Wait, the prompt says "TMDB BIO: [text]" and "SOURCES: [text]". The bio is part of the provided material. I will use the info provided.)
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Death Date: June 26, 1937.
Age at death: 66 years old.
Death Place: La Crescenta, California, USA.
Profession: Actor.
Known for: Bright Eyes (1934), It's a Gift (1934), The Painted Desert (1931).
Known Credits: 92.
Spouse: Florence E. Willis.
Paragraph 1: Personal Details and Background.
Charles Sellon was an actor born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. According to biographical records, he was born in August 1870. He was married to Florence E. Willis. Sellon died on June 26, 1937, in La Crescenta, California, USA, at the age of 66.
Paragraph 2: Career Overview.
In his professional career, Sellon was recognized for his work in acting. He is credited with 92 known credits in the industry. His filmography includes notable appearances in productions such as The Painted Desert, released in 1931, and the 1934 films Bright Eyes and It's a Gift.
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Constraint Check: I need 180-260 words.
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Available Facts:
Name: Charles Sellon
Gender: Male
Birthday: August 23, 1870 (Source) / August 24, 1870 (Bio) -> I'll use the bio's date or just "August 1870".
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Death: June 26, 1937, La Crescenta, California, USA (Age 66)
Spouse: Florence E. Willis
Profession: Actor
Known for: Bright Eyes (1934), It's a Gift (1934), The Painted Desert (1931)
Credits: 92
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Charles Sellon was a male actor
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92 titles- In Old Kentucky (1935) as Ezra Martingale
- The Devil Is a Woman (1935) as Letter Writer (uncredited)
- Life Begins at Forty (1935) as Tom Cotton
- The Gay Deception (1935) as Mr. McCaffrey (uncredited)
- The Casino Murder Case (1935) as Dr. Doremus
- It's A Small World (1935) as Cyclone
- Helldorado (1935) as 'Bugle' Editor
- Diamond Jim (1935) as John Touchey
- Welcome Home (1935) as Andrew Anstruther
- It's a Gift (1934) as Mr. Muckle
- Bright Eyes (1934) as Uncle Ned Smith
- The Cat's-Paw (1934) as Rev. Junius P. Withers (uncredited)
- Ready for Love (1934) as Caleb Hooker
- One Hour Late (1934) as Simpson
- Elmer and Elsie (1934) as George Simpson
- Baby Face (1933) as Vanderlure - Bank Director (uncredited)
- As the Devil Commands (1933) as John Duncan
- Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) as Undertaker (uncredited)
- The Chief (1933) as Fire Chief at Statue Unveiling
- Employees' Entrance (1933) as Arnold Higgins
- Midnight Mary (1933) as Night Watchman (uncredited)
- Hold Your Man (1933) as Minister at Reformatory (uncredited)
- Hoopla (1933) as The Colonel, Billy's Father
- Golden Harvest (1933) as Jason Bowers
- Strictly Personal (1933) as Hewes (uncredited)
- The Drifter (1932) as Whitey
- I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) as Hot Dog Stand Owner (uncredited)
- Ride Him, Cowboy (1932) as Judge Bartlett (uncredited)
- Make Me a Star (1932) as Mr. Gashwiler
- The Match King (1932) as Match Company Executive (uncredited)
- The Washington Masquerade (1932) as Senator at Train Station
- Central Park (1932) as Luke, the Lion Keeper (uncredited)
- Speed Madness (1932) as Jim Stuart
- The Dark Horse (1932) as Mr. Green
- Carnival Boat (1932) as Lane
- The Painted Desert (1931) as Tonopah
- Dude Ranch (1931) as Spruce Meadows
- The Tip-Off (1931) as Pop Jackson
- Laugh and Get Rich (1931) as Biddle
- The Age for Love (1931) as Mr. Pearson
- Behind Office Doors (1931) as John Ritter
- Penrod and Sam (1931) as Mr. Bitts
- Sea Legs (1930) as Adm. O'Brien
- For the Love o' Lil (1930) as Mr. Walker
- Under a Texas Moon (1930) as José Romero
- Love Among the Millionaires (1930) as Pop Whipple
- Man to Man (1930) as Judge
- Let's Go Native (1930) as Wallace Wendell Sr.
- Tom Sawyer (1930) as Minister
- Borrowed Wives (1930) as Uncle Henry
- Honey (1930) as Randolph Weeks
- Big Money (1930) as Bradley
- The Social Lion (1930) as Jim Perkins
- Burning Up (1930) as James R. Morgan
- Men Are Like That (1930) as Pa Fisher
- Sweetie (1929) as Dr. Oglethorpe
- The Mighty (1929) as The Mayor
- The Girl in the Glass Cage (1929) as Dan Jackson - Prosecutor
- The Saturday Night Kid (1929) as Lem Woodruff
- The Gamblers (1929) as Tooker
- The Vagabond Lover (1929) as Chief of Police George C. Tuttle
- Bulldog Drummond (1929) as Travers
- The Man and the Moment (1929) as Joan's Guardian
- Hot Stuff (1929) as Wiggam
- Big News (1929) as J.W. Addison
- Feel My Pulse (1928) as Her Sanitarium's Caretaker
- The Count of Ten (1928) as Betty's Father
- Something Always Happens (1928) as Perkins
- Easy Come, Easy Go (1928) as Jim Bailey
- What a Night! (1928) as Editor Madison
- Happiness Ahead (1928) as Mr. Randall
- Easy Pickings (1927) as Dr. Naylor
- Love Me and the World Is Mine (1927) as Mr. Thule
- The Valley of the Giants (1927) as Pennington
- The Mysterious Rider (1927) as Cliff Harkness
- Painted Ponies (1927) as Mr. Blenning
- The Prairie King (1927) as Pop Wingate
- High Steppers (1926) as Grandpa Perryam
- The Speeding Venus (1926) as Jed Morgan
- Whispering Wires (1926) as Tracy Bennett
- Tracked in the Snow Country (1925) as Silent Hardy
- The Night Ship (1925) as Jimson Weed
- The Monster (1925) as Russ Mason
- The Calgary Stampede (1925) as Regan
- The Lucky Devil (1925) as Sheriff
- Merton of the Movies (1924) as Pete Gashwiler
- Sundown (1924) as Ranchman
- Lovers' Lane (1924) as Uncle Bill
- Flowing Gold (1924) as Tom Parker
- The Roughneck (1924) as Sam Melden
- Woman-Proof (1923) as Uncle Joe Gloomer (as Charles A. Sellon)
- The Bad Man (1923) as Uncle Henry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Sellon best known for?
Charles Sellon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Peasants (1972), The Drifter (1932).
When and where was Charles Sellon born?
Charles Sellon was born on August 23, 1870 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on June 26, 1937.
How many credits does Charles Sellon have?
Charles Sellon has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1923 to 1935.
What is Charles Sellon's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Charles Sellon (Acting). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Drifter (1932) as Whitey — aged about 61
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