Charles Wagenheim

Charles Wagenheim (21 February 1896 – 6 March 1979) was an American actor who appeared in over 200 films throughout his career, primarily in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. He is perhaps best known for his roles in classic Hollywood productions such as High Sierra, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and The Asphalt Jungle. He often played the supporting character or the character of authority, such as police officers, judges, and detectives. In addition to his film work, he was also a successful stage actor and appeared in several Broadway productions. He passed away in 1979 at the age of 83.

The Brute Man 1946 with Rondo Hatton
Films

The Brute Man 1946

The Brute Man 1946 stars Rondo Hatton as The Creeper, a former college football star deformed by a laboratory accident, who seeks revenge on those he believes wronged him.

A publicity still for Calling Dr Death 1943
Films

Calling Dr Death 1943

Calling Dr Death 1943 follows a neurosurgeon’s search for his wife’s killer while confronting his own guilt and sanity.

A scene from The Jungle Captive 1944
Films

The Jungle Captive 1944

The Jungle Captive 1944 tells the story of a mad scientist who kidnaps a woman and injects her with a serum that turns her into a gorilla, in an attempt to recreate his deceased wife.