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Charles Ruggles

Bio: Charles Ruggles had one of the longest careers in Hollywood, lasting more than 60 years and encompassing more than 100 films. He made his film debut in 1914 in The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1914) and worked steadily after that
Born: Mon, Feb 08 1886
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Wed, Dec 23 1970
Charles Ruggles is 84 years old
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Poster of Carousel
Carousel
Charles Ruggles was 81 in Carousel as 'The Starkeeper / Dr. Selden'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 07 1967
Poster of Follow Me, Boys!
Follow Me, Boys!
Charles Ruggles was 80 in Follow Me, Boys! as 'John Everett Hughes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1966
Poster of The Ugly Dachshund
The Ugly Dachshund
Charles Ruggles was 80 in The Ugly Dachshund as 'Dr. J. L. Pruitt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1966
Poster of I'd Rather Be Rich
I'd Rather Be Rich
Charles Ruggles was 78 in I'd Rather Be Rich as 'Dr. Charles Crandall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1964
Poster of Papa's Delicate Condition
Papa's Delicate Condition
Charles Ruggles was 77 in Papa's Delicate Condition as 'Anthony Ghio'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1963
Poster of Son of Flubber
Son of Flubber
Charles Ruggles was 76 in Son of Flubber as 'Judge Murdock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1963
Poster of The Pleasure of His Company
The Pleasure of His Company
Charles Ruggles was 75 in The Pleasure of His Company as 'Mackenzie Savage'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1961
Poster of The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
Charles Ruggles was 75 in The Parent Trap as 'Charles McKendrick'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1961
Poster of All in a Night's Work
All in a Night's Work
Charles Ruggles was 75 in All in a Night's Work as 'Dr. Warren Kingsley, Sr'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1961
Poster of Eloise
Eloise
Charles Ruggles was 70 in Eloise as 'Murphy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1956
Poster of Ben and Me
Ben and Me
Charles Ruggles was 67 in Ben and Me as 'Ben Franklin (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1953
Poster of Look for the Silver Lining
Look for the Silver Lining
Charles Ruggles was 63 in Look for the Silver Lining as 'Caro "Pop" Miller'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1949
Poster of The Lovable Cheat
The Lovable Cheat
Charles Ruggles was 63 in The Lovable Cheat as 'Claude Mercadet'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1949
Poster of Give My Regards to Broadway
Give My Regards to Broadway
Charles Ruggles was 62 in Give My Regards to Broadway as 'Toby Helper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 1948
Poster of Ramrod
Ramrod
Charles Ruggles was 61 in Ramrod as 'Ben Dickason'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
Charles Ruggles was 61 in It Happened on Fifth Avenue as 'Michael J. 'Mike' O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1947
Poster of My Brother Talks to Horses
My Brother Talks to Horses
Charles Ruggles was 60 in My Brother Talks to Horses as 'Richard Pennington Roeder'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 04 1947
Poster of The Perfect Marriage
The Perfect Marriage
Charles Ruggles was 60 in The Perfect Marriage as 'Dale Williams, Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1947
Poster of Gallant Journey
Gallant Journey
Charles Ruggles was 60 in Gallant Journey as 'Jim Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1946
Poster of A Stolen Life
A Stolen Life
Charles Ruggles was 60 in A Stolen Life as 'Freddie Linley'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1946
Poster of Incendiary Blonde
Incendiary Blonde
Charles Ruggles was 59 in Incendiary Blonde as 'Cherokee Jim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1945
Poster of Her Favorite Patient
Her Favorite Patient
Charles Ruggles was 59 in Her Favorite Patient as 'Dr. J.H. 'Doc' Fredericks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of The Doughgirls
The Doughgirls
Charles Ruggles was 58 in The Doughgirls as 'Stanley Slade'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1944
Poster of 3 Is a Family
3 Is a Family
Charles Ruggles was 58 in 3 Is a Family as 'Sam Whitaker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1944
Poster of Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay
Charles Ruggles was 58 in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay as 'Mr. Otis Skinner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1944
Poster of The Road to Victory
The Road to Victory
Charles Ruggles was 58 in The Road to Victory as 'Mr. Ames (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1944
Poster of The Shining Future
The Shining Future
Charles Ruggles was 58 in The Shining Future as 'Mr. Ames'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 1944
Poster of Dixie Dugan
Dixie Dugan
Charles Ruggles was 57 in Dixie Dugan as 'Pa Dugan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1943
Poster of Friendly Enemies
Friendly Enemies
Charles Ruggles was 56 in Friendly Enemies as 'Heinrich Block'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1942
Poster of The Perfect Snob
The Perfect Snob
Charles Ruggles was 55 in The Perfect Snob as 'Dr. Edgar Mason (as Charlie Ruggles)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1941
Poster of Go West, Young Lady
Go West, Young Lady
Charles Ruggles was 55 in Go West, Young Lady as 'Jim Pendergast'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1941
Poster of The Parson of Panamint
The Parson of Panamint
Charles Ruggles was 55 in The Parson of Panamint as 'Chuckawalla Bill Redfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1941
Poster of Model Wife
Model Wife
Charles Ruggles was 55 in Model Wife as 'Milo Everett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1941
Poster of Honeymoon for Three
Honeymoon for Three
Charles Ruggles was 54 in Honeymoon for Three as 'Harvey Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1941
Poster of The Invisible Woman
The Invisible Woman
Charles Ruggles was 54 in The Invisible Woman as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1940
Poster of No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy
Charles Ruggles was 54 in No Time for Comedy as 'Philo Swift'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1940
Poster of Public Deb No. 1
Public Deb No. 1
Charles Ruggles was 54 in Public Deb No. 1 as 'Milburn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of Maryland
Maryland
Charles Ruggles was 54 in Maryland as 'Dick Piper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1940
Poster of Opened by Mistake
Opened by Mistake
Charles Ruggles was 54 in Opened by Mistake as 'Buzz Nelson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
Charles Ruggles was 54 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Nickie North'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1940
Poster of Balalaika
Balalaika
Charles Ruggles was 53 in Balalaika as 'Nicki Popoff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Night Work
Night Work
Charles Ruggles was 53 in Night Work as 'Homer C. Fitch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1939
Poster of Invitation to Happiness
Invitation to Happiness
Charles Ruggles was 53 in Invitation to Happiness as 'Henry 'Pop' Hardy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 07 1939
Poster of Sudden Money
Sudden Money
Charles Ruggles was 53 in Sudden Money as 'Sweeney J. Patterson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1939
Poster of Boy Trouble
Boy Trouble
Charles Ruggles was 52 in Boy Trouble as 'Homer C. Fitch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of His Exciting Night
His Exciting Night
Charles Ruggles was 52 in His Exciting Night as 'Adam Tripp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Service de Luxe
Service de Luxe
Charles Ruggles was 52 in Service de Luxe as 'Robinson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1938
Poster of Breaking the Ice
Breaking the Ice
Charles Ruggles was 52 in Breaking the Ice as 'Sam Terwilliger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1938
Poster of Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12
Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12
Charles Ruggles was 52 in Screen Snapshots Series 17, No. 12 as 'Charles Ruggles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938
Poster of Hollywood Handicap
Hollywood Handicap
Charles Ruggles was 52 in Hollywood Handicap as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1938
Poster of Bringing Up Baby
Bringing Up Baby
Charles Ruggles was 52 in Bringing Up Baby as 'Horace Applegate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1938
Poster of Exclusive
Exclusive
Charles Ruggles was 51 in Exclusive as 'Tod Swain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1937
Poster of Turn Off the Moon
Turn Off the Moon
Charles Ruggles was 51 in Turn Off the Moon as 'J. Elliott Dinwiddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1937
Poster of Mind Your Own Business
Mind Your Own Business
Charles Ruggles was 50 in Mind Your Own Business as 'Orville Shanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1936
Poster of Wives Never Know
Wives Never Know
Charles Ruggles was 50 in Wives Never Know as 'Homer Bigelow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1936
Poster of Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
Charles Ruggles was 50 in Hollywood Boulevard as 'Charles Ruggles - Actor - Cameo Appearance (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1936
Poster of Yours for the Asking
Yours for the Asking
Charles Ruggles was 50 in Yours for the Asking as 'Sunbather (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1936
Poster of Hearts Divided
Hearts Divided
Charles Ruggles was 50 in Hearts Divided as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936
Poster of Early to Bed
Early to Bed
Charles Ruggles was 50 in Early to Bed as 'Chester R. Beatty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of The Preview Murder Mystery
The Preview Murder Mystery
Charles Ruggles was 50 in The Preview Murder Mystery as 'Himself (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1936
Poster of Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Charles Ruggles was 49 in Anything Goes as 'Rev. Dr. Moon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1936
Poster of The Big Broadcast of 1936
The Big Broadcast of 1936
Charles Ruggles was 49 in The Big Broadcast of 1936 as 'Wilbur Sealingsworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1935
Poster of No More Ladies
No More Ladies
Charles Ruggles was 49 in No More Ladies as 'Edgar Holden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1935
Poster of People Will Talk
People Will Talk
Charles Ruggles was 49 in People Will Talk as 'Henry Wilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1935
Poster of Ruggles of Red Gap
Ruggles of Red Gap
Charles Ruggles was 49 in Ruggles of Red Gap as 'Egbert Floud'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1935
Poster of The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness
Charles Ruggles was 48 in The Pursuit of Happiness as 'Aaron Kirkland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1934
Poster of Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
Charles Ruggles was 48 in Friends of Mr. Sweeney as 'Asaph 'Ace' Holliday'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1934
Poster of Murder in the Private Car
Murder in the Private Car
Charles Ruggles was 48 in Murder in the Private Car as 'Godfrey D. Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1934
Poster of Melody in Spring
Melody in Spring
Charles Ruggles was 48 in Melody in Spring as 'Warren Blodgett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1934
Poster of Six of a Kind
Six of a Kind
Charles Ruggles was 48 in Six of a Kind as 'J. Pinkham Whinney (as Charlie Ruggles)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1934
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Alice in Wonderland as 'March Hare'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1933
Poster of Girl Without a Room
Girl Without a Room
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Girl Without a Room as 'Vergil Crock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1933
Poster of Good-bye Love
Good-bye Love
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Good-bye Love as 'Oswald Groggs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1933
Poster of Mama Loves Papa
Mama Loves Papa
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Mama Loves Papa as 'Wilbur Todd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1933
Poster of Melody Cruise
Melody Cruise
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Melody Cruise as 'Pete Wells'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1933
Poster of Terror Aboard
Terror Aboard
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Terror Aboard as 'Blackie Witherspoon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Murders in the Zoo
Murders in the Zoo
Charles Ruggles was 47 in Murders in the Zoo as 'Peter Yates'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1933
Poster of Madame Butterfly
Madame Butterfly
Charles Ruggles was 46 in Madame Butterfly as 'Lieutenant Barton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million
Charles Ruggles was 46 in If I Had a Million as 'Henry Peabody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of Evenings for Sale
Evenings for Sale
Charles Ruggles was 46 in Evenings for Sale as 'Bimpfl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1932
Poster of Trouble in Paradise
Trouble in Paradise
Charles Ruggles was 46 in Trouble in Paradise as 'The Major'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1932
Poster of The Night of June 13
The Night of June 13
Charles Ruggles was 46 in The Night of June 13 as 'Philo Strawn (as Charlie Ruggles)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1932
Poster of 70,000 Witnesses
70,000 Witnesses
Charles Ruggles was 46 in 70,000 Witnesses as 'Johnny Moran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1932
Poster of Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight
Charles Ruggles was 46 in Love Me Tonight as 'Viscount Gilbert de Varèze'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1932
Poster of Make Me a Star
Make Me a Star
Charles Ruggles was 46 in Make Me a Star as 'Charles Ruggles (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1932
Poster of This Is the Night
This Is the Night
Charles Ruggles was 46 in This Is the Night as 'Bunny West'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1932
Poster of One Hour with You
One Hour with You
Charles Ruggles was 46 in One Hour with You as 'Adolph'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 1932
Poster of This Reckless Age
This Reckless Age
Charles Ruggles was 45 in This Reckless Age as 'Goliath Whitney (as Charlie Ruggles)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1932
Poster of Husband's Holiday
Husband's Holiday
Charles Ruggles was 45 in Husband's Holiday as 'Clyde Saunders'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1931
Poster of The Beloved Bachelor
The Beloved Bachelor
Charles Ruggles was 45 in The Beloved Bachelor as 'Jerry Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931
Poster of The Smiling Lieutenant
The Smiling Lieutenant
Charles Ruggles was 45 in The Smiling Lieutenant as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1931
Poster of The House That Shadows Built
The House That Shadows Built
Charles Ruggles was 45 in The House That Shadows Built as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of The Girl Habit
The Girl Habit
Charles Ruggles was 45 in The Girl Habit as 'Charlie Floyd'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1931
Poster of Honor Among Lovers
Honor Among Lovers
Charles Ruggles was 45 in Honor Among Lovers as 'Monty Dunn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1931
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Charles Ruggles was 44 in Charley's Aunt as 'Fancourt Babberley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1930
Poster of Her Wedding Night
Her Wedding Night
Charles Ruggles was 44 in Her Wedding Night as 'Bertie Bird'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1930
Poster of Queen High
Queen High
Charles Ruggles was 44 in Queen High as 'T. Boggs Johns'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1930
Poster of Young Man of Manhattan
Young Man of Manhattan
Charles Ruggles was 44 in Young Man of Manhattan as 'Shorty Ross'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1930
Poster of Roadhouse Nights
Roadhouse Nights
Charles Ruggles was 44 in Roadhouse Nights as 'Willie Bindbugel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1930
Poster of The Battle of Paris
The Battle of Paris
Charles Ruggles was 43 in The Battle of Paris as 'Zizi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1929
Poster of The Lady Lies
The Lady Lies
Charles Ruggles was 43 in The Lady Lies as 'Charlie Tayler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1929
Poster of Gentlemen of the Press
Gentlemen of the Press
Charles Ruggles was 43 in Gentlemen of the Press as 'Charlie Haven'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1929
Poster of The Heart Raider
The Heart Raider
Charles Ruggles was 37 in The Heart Raider as 'Gaspard McMahon (an insurance clerk)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 10 1923
Poster of The Reform Candidate
The Reform Candidate
Charles Ruggles was 29 in The Reform Candidate
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1915
Poster of Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt
Charles Ruggles was 29 in Peer Gynt as 'The Button Molder'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1915
Poster of The Majesty of the Law
The Majesty of the Law
Charles Ruggles was 29 in The Majesty of the Law as 'Lawrence Evans'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 26 1915

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Charles Ruggles was 78+ in Bewitched as 'Mr. Caldwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Charles Ruggles was 77+ in Vacation Playhouse as 'Eli Harcourt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Charles Ruggles was 74+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'John Canfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of The Bullwinkle Show
The Bullwinkle Show
Charles Ruggles was 73+ in The Bullwinkle Show as 'Aesop (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 19 1959
Poster of The World of Mr. Sweeney
The World of Mr. Sweeney
Charles Ruggles was 68+ in The World of Mr. Sweeney as 'Cicero P. Sweeney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 30 1954