Charles Russell - Actor Profile

Charles Russell

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
16Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1918
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Russell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Charles Russell's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Russell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Give My Regards to Broadway, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Charles Russell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles Russell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Give My Regards to Broadway (1948) movie poster
★7.0

Give My Regards to Broadway: A family vaudeville act is threatened when the eldest son is offered a contract to play baseball. Musical.

Give My Regards to Broadway

1948•Music
★6.8
The Late George Apley (1947) movie poster
★6.8

The Late George Apley: Bostonites George and Catherine Apley live a proper life in a social circle. However, their daughter Eleanor's love for

The Late George Apley

1947•Comedy
★6.5
Wake Up and Dream (1946) movie poster
★6.5

Wake Up and Dream: Aided by her eccentric friends, a young woman goes looking for her missing brother.

Wake Up and Dream

1946•Drama
★6.0
The Purple Heart (1944) movie poster
★6.0

The Purple Heart: This is the story of the crew of a downed bomber, captured after a run over Tokyo, early in the war. Relates the hardshi

The Purple Heart

1944•Drama
★6.0
Canon City (1948) movie poster
★6.0

Canon City: Prisoners battle each other -- and the police -- when they escape the Colorado State Penitentiary.

Canon City

1948•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Russell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 The Breaking Point Cappel Flop Similar →
1949 Chinatown at Midnight Fred Morgan Average Similar →
1949 Tucson Gregg Johnson Average Similar →
1948 Trouble Preferred Lt. Rod Brooks Flop Similar →
1948 Inner Sanctum Harold Dunlap Flop Similar →
1948 Night Wind Ralph Benson Flop Similar →
1948 Canon City Tolley Average Similar →
1948 Give My Regards to Broadway Arthur Waldron Jr. Hit Similar →
1947 Beyond Our Own Peter Rogers Flop Similar →
1947 The Late George Apley Howard Boulder Hit Similar →
1946 Wake Up and Dream Lt. Coles Hit Similar →
1946 Johnny Comes Flying Home Miles Carey Flop Similar →
1946 Behind Green Lights Arthur Templeton Average Similar →
1945 Captain Eddie Sgt. Jim Reynolds Average Similar →
1944 The Purple Heart Lt. Kenneth Bayforth Average Similar →
1943 Bombardier Instructor Average Similar →

Charles Russell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Russell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Russell is "Give My Regards to Broadway" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Charles Russell acted in?

Charles Russell has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Russell?

Other notable films include "The Late George Apley", "Wake Up and Dream", and "The Purple Heart".