Charles White

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

13Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 29, 1918

Birth Place: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles White reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Charles White'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles White remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inherit the Wind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Charles White Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

★8.0

Inherit the Wind: A young man, Bert Cates, is arrested in a small Bible Belt town for teaching the theory of Evolution in the public schoo

Inherit the Wind

1965•TV Movie

★7.5

★7.5

Serpico: New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn again

Serpico

1973•Crime

★7.1

★7.1

The Iceman Cometh: Theodore Hickman, a hardware salesman, makes by-yearly visits to Harry Hope's 1910-era waterfront bar for his periodical

The Iceman Cometh

1960•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

The Hot Rock: Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they ha

The Hot Rock

1972•Crime

★6.2

★6.2

Cold Turkey: Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't wa

Cold Turkey

1971•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1988	The Wizard of Loneliness	Sheriff Flood	Average	Similar →
1980	The Day the Women Got Even	Father O'Shea	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Other Side of Victory	Geoffrey Littlepage	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Tenth Level	Harry Vogel	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Black Box Murders	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Airport 1975	Fat Man	Average	Similar →
1974	The Super Cops	Old Sarge	Average	Similar →
1973	Serpico	Delaney	Super Hit	Similar →
1972	Child's Play	Father Griffin	Average	Similar →
1972	The Hot Rock	Policeman	Hit	Similar →
1971	Cold Turkey	Senator Sildge (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1965	Inherit the Wind	Bollinger	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	The Iceman Cometh	Pat	Hit	Similar →

Charles White - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles White?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles White is "Inherit the Wind" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Charles White acted in?

Charles White has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles White?

Other notable films include "Serpico", "The Iceman Cometh", and "The Hot Rock".