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Charles McGraw
Charles McGraw was an accomplished American stage, film, and television actor, recognized for his distinctive gravelly voice and rugged looks. Born as Charles Crisp Butters on May 10, 1914, and active in Hollywood from 1942 through 1977, his career spanned more than three decades, reflecting his profound dedication to his craft.
McGraw is particularly notable for his significant contributions to film noir. He first emerged into prominence with his role in The Killers (1946), portraying a hitman alongside William Conrad in a search for double-crossing hoodlum Burt Lancaster. He transitioned into a leading man with Armored Car Robbery (1950) directed by Richard Fleischer. His most prominent parts include his work in the epic Spartacus (1960), and in the sci-fi film A Boy and His Dog. In television, he starred in Adventures of the Falcon, and played Rick Blaine in the television adaptation of Casablanca (1955). He also appeared on several episodes of other popular TV shows, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
In his personal life, McGraw was married to Freda Choy Kitt in 1938 and had one daughter. His devotion to performance arts was recognized when he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California on February 8, 1960. Unfortunately, his demise was tragically accidental; on July 29, 1980, he died from a severe cut to his brachial artery after falling through a glass shower door in his home in Studio City, California.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Charles Crisp Butters
Born: Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: May 10, 1914
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1942-1977
Children: 1
Spouses: Freda Choy Kitt
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Movies Featuring Charles McGraw
The Birds
The Defiant Ones
Johnny Got His Gun
A Boy and His Dog
Hang 'Em High
In Cold Blood (re-release)
Nightmare in Chicago
They Came to Blow Up America
Reign of Terror
The Long Night
The Killers
The Moon Is Down
Side Street
The Hunted
Thunder Over the Plains
Chandler
Pendulum
The Undying Monster
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
The Threat
The Night Stalker
Once More, My Darling
Toward the Unknown
The Killer Inside Me
Double Crossbones
In Cold Blood
Corvette K-225
The Mad Ghoul
Joe Dakota
War Paint
Border Incident
The Story of Molly X
Armored Car Robbery
The Narrow Margin
Berlin Express
The Farmer’s Daughter
The Devil and Miss Sarah
The Wonderful Country
The Andersonville Trial
Away All Boats
Loophole
Twilight’s Last Gleaming
Blood on the Moon
On the Old Spanish Trail
Saddle the Wind
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
The Horizontal Lieutenant
One Minute to Zero
Twilight for the Gods
The Man in the Net
Cimarron
The Impostor
Joe Butterfly
The Horror Show
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
The Cruel Tower
The Gangster
The Busy Body
Roses Are Red
Career Timeline
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1957
Joe Dakota
Cal Moore
Joe Butterfly
Sgt. Jim McNulty
Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Lt. Anthony Vosnick
1956
Toward the Unknown
Col. 'Mickey' McKee
Away All Boats
Lieut. Mike O'Bannion
The Cruel Tower
Harry 'Stretch' Clay
1949
Reign of Terror
Sergeant
Side Street
Det. Stan Simon
The Threat
Arnold 'Red' Kluger
Once More, My Darling
Herman Schmelz
Border Incident
Jeff Amboy
The Story of Molly X
Police Capt. Breen
1947
The Long Night
Policeman Stevens
The Farmer’s Daughter
Fisher - Finley's Henchman (uncredited)
On the Old Spanish Trail
Harry Blaisdell
The Gangster
Dugas
Roses Are Red
Duke Arno
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