Charles Tannen
Acting Born Oct 22, 1915 Died Dec 28, 1980 New York City, New York, New York, USA 110 credits
Biography
Charles Tannen works in acting. Born October 22, 1915 in New York City, New York, New York, USA. Died December 28, 1980. Archytele tracks 110 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
David Hedison
1 shared title
Patricia Owens
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Vincent Price
1 shared title
Herbert Marshall
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Kathleen Freeman
1 shared title
Betty Lou Gerson
1 shared title
Charles Herbert
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Eugene Borden
1 shared title
George Calliga
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Harry Carter
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Career timeline
Temperatures Rising · Writer
I Dream of Jeannie · Writer
Gilligan's Island · Writer
Petticoat JunctionPetticoat Junction · Writer
Ensign O'Toole · WriterEnsign O'Toole · TeleplayStagecoach to Dancers' Rock
GunslingerVoyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Ma Barker's Killer Brood
BonanzaBlack Saddle
The RiflemanThe FlyJefferson DrumI Married a Woman
Perry MasonPerry MasonMaverickThe Monster That Challenged the World
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreThe Harder They FallThe Proud Ones
MGM Parade
LassieFather Knows BestThe Country Girl
Gentlemen Prefer BlondesVice SquadDangerous CrossingA Blueprint for MurderInferno
Four Star PlayhouseRed Skies of MontanaBloodhounds of BroadwayNight Without SleepWithout Warning!
You're in the Navy NowFollow the Sun
Where the Sidewalk EndsWhen Willie Comes Marching Home
A Letter to Three WivesYou're My EverythingDancing in the Dark
Cry of the CityThe Street with No NameSitting PrettyGreen Grass of Wyoming
The Dark CornerShockBehind Green LightsJohnny Comes Flying Home
Leave Her to HeavenDoll FaceThe SpiderYour Next Job
Land and Live in the Jungle
Crash DiveDon't Be a Sucker!Eyes AloftDecember 7thQuiet Please, Murder
Thunder BirdsCareful, Soft ShouldersMoontideSundown JimBlue, White and Perfect
Remember the DayDead Men TellCadet GirlSleepers WestThe Perfect Snob
The Grapes of WrathThe Return of Frank JamesYoung PeopleLillian RussellThe Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Jesse JamesYoung Mr. LincolnCharlie Chan at Treasure IslandDrums Along the MohawkThe Story of Alexander Graham Bell
Submarine PatrolWalking Down BroadwayGatewayI'll Give a MillionKentucky Moonshine
Love and HissesLove Is NewsBig Town GirlThe Lady EscapesFair Warning
Love Before BreakfastSing, Baby, SingEducating FatherSins of Man
Full Filmography
110 titles- Temperatures Rising (1972) Writer
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) Writer
- Gilligan's Island (1964) Writer
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Mr. Haley
- Petticoat Junction (1963) Writer
- Ensign O'Toole (1962) Writer
- Ensign O'Toole (1962) Teleplay
- Stagecoach to Dancers' Rock (1962) as Sheriff
- Gunslinger (1961) as Royce
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) as CPO Mack Gleason
- Ma Barker's Killer Brood (1960) as Sheriff #1
- Bonanza (1959) as Jake the Clerk
- Black Saddle (1959) as Andy Benson
- The Rifleman (1958) as Josh Moore
- The Fly (1958) as Doctor (uncredited)
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Dandy Case
- I Married a Woman (1958) as Young Cop (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Cabby
- Perry Mason (1957) as Night Clerk
- Maverick (1957) as Jeff
- The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) as Seaman Wyatt (Radioman)
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Ben
- The Harder They Fall (1956) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Proud Ones (1956) as 2nd Foreman (uncredited)
- MGM Parade (1955)
- Lassie (1954) as Dispatcher
- Father Knows Best (1954) as Hal Berdahl
- The Country Girl (1954) as Photographer (uncredited)
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Ed, Malone's Contact (uncredited)
- Vice Squad (1953) as Dutch (uncredited)
- Dangerous Crossing (1953) as Wine Steward (uncredited)
- A Blueprint for Murder (1953) as Detective (uncredited)
- Inferno (1953) as Police Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Dick Bannister
- Red Skies of Montana (1952) as Charlie (uncredited)
- Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952) as Bookie on Phone (uncredited)
- Night Without Sleep (1952) as Steve Brooks (Uncredited)
- Without Warning! (1952) as Wolf
- You're in the Navy Now (1951) as Houlihan
- Follow the Sun (1951)
- Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) as Police Radio Dispatcher #79 (voice) (uncredited)
- When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- A Letter to Three Wives (1949) as Radio Announcer for 'Confessions of Brenda' (voice) (uncredited)
- You're My Everything (1949) as Director (uncredited)
- Dancing in the Dark (1949) as Jack
- Cry of the City (1948) as Intern
- The Street with No Name (1948) as Cab Driver (Uncredited)
- Sitting Pretty (1948) as Newsreel Director (uncredited)
- Green Grass of Wyoming (1948) as Dr. Kimgrough - Veterinarian
- The Dark Corner (1946) as Cab Driver #2 (uncredited)
- Shock (1946) as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Behind Green Lights (1946) as Ames
- Johnny Comes Flying Home (1946) as Harry
- Leave Her to Heaven (1945) as Man (uncredited)
- Doll Face (1945) as Flo's Aide
- The Spider (1945) as Detective Tonti
- Your Next Job (1945) as T-5 Joe Dailey
- Land and Live in the Jungle (1944) as Charley Tannen
- Crash Dive (1943) as Seaman Hammond
- Don't Be a Sucker! (1943)
- Eyes Aloft (1943) as Civil Aeronautics operative
- December 7th (1943) as Mike - Landing Field Officer (uncredited)
- Quiet Please, Murder (1943) as Hollis
- Don't You Believe It (1943) as Politician
- Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment Aviation (1943) as FIU captain
- Thunder Birds (1942) as American Flyer / Opening Off-Screen Narrator (voice)
- Careful, Soft Shoulders (1942) as Joe
- Moontide (1942) as Radio Broadcaster (Voice) (uncredited)
- Sundown Jim (1942) as Dan Barr
- Blue, White and Perfect (1942) as Ship's Ticket Agent
- Footlight Serenade (1942) as Charlie
- Manila Calling (1942) as Fillmore
- Remember the Day (1941) as Slicker
- Dead Men Tell (1941) as Sailor with Girl (Uncredited)
- Cadet Girl (1941) as Jimmy, a Cadet
- Sleepers West (1941) as Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)
- The Perfect Snob (1941) as Chauffer (uncredited)
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Joe
- The Return of Frank James (1940) as Charlie Ford
- Young People (1940) as Assistant Manager (uncredited)
- Lillian Russell (1940) as Reporter
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940) as Reporter
- Johnny Apollo (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Lucky Cisco Kid (1940) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Murder Over New York (1940) as Airport Announcer Voice
- Public Deb No. 1 (1940) as Reporter
- Jesse James (1939) as Charles Ford
- Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) as Ninian Edwards (uncredited)
- Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939) as Plane Passenger
- Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) as Dr. Robert Johnson
- The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939) as Court Clerk
- Rose of Washington Square (1939) as Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
- Swanee River (1939) as Morrison Foster
- Second Fiddle (1939) as Assistant Director
- The Jones Family in Hollywood (1939) as Legion Member (uncredited)
- Barricade (1939) as Opening Narrator (voice)
- Submarine Patrol (1938) as Undetermined Part (script name, Kelly)
- Walking Down Broadway (1938) as Hotel Clerk
- Gateway (1938) as Reporter
- I'll Give a Million (1938) as Radio Operator (uncredited)
- Kentucky Moonshine (1938) as Engineer (uncredited)
- Love and Hisses (1937) as Hotel Desk Clerk
- Love Is News (1937) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Big Town Girl (1937) as Radio Station Attendant
- The Lady Escapes (1937) as Usher (uncredited)
- Fair Warning (1937) as Bellhop
- Love Before Breakfast (1936) as Clerk (uncredited)
- Sing, Baby, Sing (1936) as Reporter / Radio Station Messenger
- Educating Father (1936) as Jim Courtney
- Sins of Man (1936) as Steamship Clerk
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles Tannen best known for?
Charles Tannen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mona Lisa (1986), I Dream of Jeannie (1965), Sweet November (2001), Petticoat Junction (1963).
When and where was Charles Tannen born?
Charles Tannen was born on October 22, 1915 in New York City, New York, New York, USA. They passed away on December 28, 1980.
How many credits does Charles Tannen have?
Charles Tannen has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1972.
Charles Tannen by the numbers
110credits
90films
20TV series
1936–1972active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Joe — aged about 24
- Perry Mason (1957) as Cabby — aged about 41
- Perry Mason (1957) as Night Clerk — aged about 41
- Bonanza (1959) as Jake the Clerk — aged about 43
- MGM Parade (1955) — aged about 39
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) as Ed, Malone's Contact (uncredited) — aged about 37
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