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
Maverick
Jeff
Father Knows Best
Hal Berdahl
I Dream of Jeannie
Writer
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Ben
Petticoat Junction
Mr. Haley
Four Star Playhouse
Dick Bannister
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)
- 1951Follow the Sun
- 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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