Charles McGraw

Born: 1914-05-10

Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Biography

Charles McGraw (born Charles Butters) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He developed into a leading man, especially in film noir classics during the late 1940s and early 1950s. His gravelly voice and rugged looks enhanced his appeal in the noir stylistic genre and provided him many roles as cops, military officers, and the such.

Known For

Spartacus
The Birds
Hang 'em High
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Cimarron
The Killers
Pendulum
The Night Stalker
A Boy and His Dog

Top Movie Credits

Spartacus Marcellus
The Birds Sebastian Sholes
Hang 'em High Sheriff Ray Calhoun
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Lt. Matthews
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (in "The Killers") (archive footage)
Cimarron Bob Yountis
The Killers Al
Pendulum Deputy Chief John P. Hildebrand
The Night Stalker Police Chief Ed Masterson
A Boy and His Dog Preacher