Lewis Charles

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

22Total Films

8.7 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 2, 1920

Birth Place: New York, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lewis Charles reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lewis Charles'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 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lewis Charles remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nero Wolfe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lewis Charles Movies Ranked

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

★8.7

★8.7

Nero Wolfe: Gourmet Nero Wolfe interrupts his orchid-tending to take on the case of a lady tycoon who wants to know why she's under

Nero Wolfe

1979•Mystery

★7.6

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) movie poster

★7.6

Sweet Smell of Success: New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but

Sweet Smell of Success

1957•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Birdman of Alcatraz: After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad b

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Bigger Than Life: A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformat

Bigger Than Life

1956•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

The Rose Tattoo: A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.

The Rose Tattoo

1955•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1979	Nero Wolfe	Saul Panzer	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	The Gift	Izzy	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Human Factor	Mr. Gerardi	Average	Similar →
1975	Cage Without a Key	Liquor Customer	Average	Similar →
1975	Queen of the Stardust Ballroom	Johnny	Average	Similar →
1969	Topaz	Pablo Mendoza	Average	Similar →
1968	Now You See It, Now You Don't	Herman	Flop	Similar →
1966	Penelope	Man Carrying Violin Case in Bank (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1964	A House Is Not a Home	Angelo	Flop	Similar →
1963	Soldier in the Rain	Sgt. Tozzi	Average	Similar →
1963	Island of Love	Louie	Flop	Similar →
1962	Who's Got the Action?	Clutch	Flop	Similar →
1962	Birdman of Alcatraz	Chaplain Wentzel (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	The Three Stooges Meet Hercules	Achilles The Heel	Hit	Similar →
1959	48 Hours to Live	Tony Marino	Flop	Similar →
1959	Al Capone	Earl Weiss	Hit	Similar →
1958	Party Girl	Danny Rimett	Hit	Similar →
1957	Undersea Girl	Phil Barry	Flop	Similar →
1957	Sweet Smell of Success	Al Evans (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Bigger Than Life	Mr. McLennan (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1955	The Rose Tattoo	Taxi Driver (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1950	Panic in the Streets	Kochak - Murder Victim (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Lewis Charles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lewis Charles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lewis Charles is "Nero Wolfe" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Lewis Charles acted in?

Lewis Charles has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lewis Charles?

Other notable films include "Sweet Smell of Success", "Birdman of Alcatraz", and "Bigger Than Life".