Person
Charles Tannen
Acting · 1915–1980 · New York City, New York, New York, USA
Known for
Perry Mason
Cabby
The Rifleman
Josh Moore
Lassie
Dispatcher
Bonanza
Jake the Clerk
Father Knows Best
Hal Berdahl
Maverick
Jeff
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Ben
I Dream of Jeannie
Writer
Four Star Playhouse
Dick Bannister
Petticoat Junction
Mr. Haley
Filmography
- 1972Temperatures RisingWriter
- 1965I Dream of JeannieWriter
- 1964Gilligan's IslandWriter
- 1963Petticoat JunctionMr. Haley
- 1962Stagecoach to Dancers' RockSheriff
- 1962Ensign O'TooleWriter
- 1961Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaCPO Mack Gleason
- 1961GunslingerRoyce
- 1960Ma Barker's Killer BroodSheriff #1
- 1959BonanzaJake the Clerk
- 1959Black SaddleAndy Benson
- 1958The RiflemanJosh Moore
- 1958The FlyDoctor (uncredited)
- 1958Jefferson DrumDandy Case
- 1958I Married a WomanYoung Cop (uncredited)
- 1957MaverickJeff
- 1957Perry MasonCabby
- 1957The Monster That Challenged the WorldSeaman Wyatt (Radioman)
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreBen
- 1956The Proud Ones2nd Foreman (uncredited)
- 1956The Harder They FallReporter (uncredited)
- 1955MGM Parade
- 1954The Country GirlPhotographer (uncredited)
- 1954Father Knows BestHal Berdahl
- 1954LassieDispatcher
- 1953InfernoPolice Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
- 1953Vice SquadDutch (uncredited)
- 1953A Blueprint for MurderDetective (uncredited)
- 1953Dangerous CrossingWine Steward (uncredited)
- 1953Gentlemen Prefer BlondesEd, Malone's Contact (uncredited)
- 1952Bloodhounds of BroadwayBookie on Phone (uncredited)
- 1952Night Without SleepSteve Brooks (Uncredited)
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseDick Bannister
- 1952Without Warning!Wolf
- 1952Red Skies of MontanaCharlie (uncredited)
- 1951You're in the Navy NowHoulihan
- 1950Where the Sidewalk EndsPolice Radio Dispatcher #79 (voice) (uncredited)
- 1950When Willie Comes Marching HomeRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- 1949Dancing in the DarkJack
- 1949You're My EverythingDirector (uncredited)
- 1949A Letter to Three WivesRadio Announcer for 'Confessions of Brenda' (voice) (uncredited)
- 1948Cry of the CityIntern
- 1948The Street with No NameCab Driver (Uncredited)
- 1948Green Grass of WyomingDr. Kimgrough - Veterinarian
- 1948Sitting PrettyNewsreel Director (uncredited)
- 1946The Dark CornerCab Driver #2 (uncredited)
- 1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeHarry
- 1946Behind Green LightsAmes
- 1946ShockHotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1945Doll FaceFlo's Aide
- 1945Leave Her to HeavenMan (uncredited)
- 1945Your Next JobT-5 Joe Dailey
- 1945The SpiderDetective Tonti
- 1944Land and Live in the JungleCharley Tannen
- 1943Don't Be a Sucker!
- 1943Don't You Believe ItPolitician
- 1943Crash DiveSeaman Hammond
- 1943Quiet Please, MurderHollis
- 1943December 7thMike - Landing Field Officer (uncredited)
- 1943Photographic Intelligence for Bombardment AviationFIU captain
- 1943Eyes AloftCivil Aeronautics operative
- 1942Thunder BirdsAmerican Flyer / Opening Off-Screen Narrator (voice)
- 1942Manila CallingFillmore
- 1942Careful, Soft ShouldersJoe
- 1942Footlight SerenadeCharlie
- 1942MoontideRadio Broadcaster (Voice) (uncredited)
- 1942Sundown JimDan Barr
- 1942Blue, White and PerfectShip's Ticket Agent
- 1941Remember the DaySlicker
- 1941The Perfect SnobChauffer (uncredited)
- 1941Cadet GirlJimmy, a Cadet
- 1941Dead Men TellSailor with Girl (Uncredited)
- 1941Sleepers WestAmbulance Attendant (uncredited)
- 1940Murder Over New YorkAirport Announcer Voice
- 1940Public Deb No. 1Reporter
- 1940Young PeopleAssistant Manager (uncredited)
- 1940The Return of Frank JamesCharlie Ford
- 1940Lucky Cisco KidMinor Role (uncredited)
- 1940Lillian RussellReporter
- 1940Johnny ApolloReporter (uncredited)
- 1940The Grapes of WrathJoe
- 1940The Man Who Wouldn't TalkReporter
- 1939Swanee RiverMorrison Foster
- 1939BarricadeOpening Narrator (voice)
- 1939Drums Along the MohawkDr. Robert Johnson
- 1939Charlie Chan at Treasure IslandPlane Passenger
- 1939Second FiddleAssistant Director
- 1939Young Mr. LincolnNinian Edwards (uncredited)
- 1939The Jones Family in HollywoodLegion Member (uncredited)
- 1939Rose of Washington SquareNewspaper Reporter (uncredited)
- 1939The Story of Alexander Graham BellCourt Clerk
- 1939Jesse JamesCharles Ford
- 1938Submarine PatrolUndetermined Part (script name, Kelly)
- 1938GatewayReporter
- 1938I'll Give a MillionRadio Operator (uncredited)
- 1938Kentucky MoonshineEngineer (uncredited)
- 1938Walking Down BroadwayHotel Clerk
- 1937Love and HissesHotel Desk Clerk
- 1937Big Town GirlRadio Station Attendant
- 1937The Lady EscapesUsher (uncredited)
- 1937Fair WarningBellhop
- 1937Love Is NewsReporter (uncredited)
- 1936Sing, Baby, SingReporter / Radio Station Messenger
- 1936Sins of ManSteamship Clerk
- 1936Educating FatherJim Courtney
- 1936Love Before BreakfastClerk (uncredited)
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