Charles P. Thompson
For other people named Charles P. Thompson, see Charles P. Thompson (disambiguation).
| Charles P. Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 2, 1891 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died |
October 26, 1979 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Charles Thompson |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1925–1972 |
Charles P. Thompson (January 2, 1891 – October 26, 1979) was an American stage, film, and television actor.
Career
Born in Pennsylvania, Thompson began his career on Broadway in the 1920s. At age 57, he made his feature film debut as a ticket taker in The Naked City (1948).
During his television career, Thompson played an old man on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. in the episode "Love Letter to the Sarge" (1965). He also appeared in two episodes of Gunsmoke, seven episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, and four episodes of Bonanza, one of which (1972) was his last appearance on screen.
Death
Thompson died in 1979 at the age of 88 in Los Angeles, California.
External links
- Charles P. Thompson at the Internet Broadway Database
- Charles P. Thompson at the Internet Movie Database
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