Charles Farrell (Irish actor)
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For the American actor, see Charles Farrell.
Charles Farrell (6 August 1900 – 27 August 1988) was an Irish stage, film and television actor.[1][2]
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Charles Farrell | |
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Born | (1900-08-06)6 August 1900 |
Died | 27 August 1988(1988-08-27) (aged 88) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1927–1977 (film) |
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Born 6 August 1900 in Dublin, Ireland, Farrell moved to America and appeared in a stock company in Detroit when a child. In 1921, he moved to England and made his first stage appearance at the Coliseum.[3] His first film appearance was in John Bunny and Flora Finch comedies. Unlike his heroic American namesake, he was (later) cast in villainous film roles.[3] This contrasted with his frequent broadcasts of fairy tales on BBC radio's Children's Hour.[4]