Charles J. Correll - Actor Profile

Charles J. Correll

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
5Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 2, 1890
Birth Place: Peoria, Illinois, USA

About Charles J. Correll

Charles J. Correll was born on February 2, 1890 in Peoria, Illinois, USA as Charles James Correll. He was a writer and actor, known for The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951), Calvin and the Colonel (1961) and Check and Double Check (1930). He was married to Alyce Mercedes McLaughlin. He died of a heart attack on September 26, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois.

Known For: Acting

Charles J. Correll Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Charles J. Correll reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Charles J. Correll's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Charles J. Correll's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Charles J. Correll Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (1991) movie poster
★7.5

Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio: For 50 years radio dominated the airwaves and the American consciousness as the first “mass medium.” In Empire of the Ai

Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio

1991•Documentary
★6.0
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) movie poster
★6.0

Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy: The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.

Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy

1983•Documentary
★5.3
Check and Double Check (1930) movie poster
★5.3

Check and Double Check: Amos and Andy trying to make a go of their "open-air" taxi business while they get caught up in a society hassle, involv

Check and Double Check

1930•Comedy
★0.0
Classic Comedy Teams (1986) movie poster
★0.0

Classic Comedy Teams: Steve Allen hosts this collection of clips of some of the greatest comedy teams in movie and television history, includi

Classic Comedy Teams

1986•Documentary
★0.0
Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) movie poster
★0.0

Bob Hope's World of Comedy: Bob's favorite memories and funniest moments on TV The biggest Stars! ... The biggest laughs! On DVD for the first tim

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Charles J. Correll has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio Self - Prepares for Amos 'n' Andy Broadcast (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Classic Comedy Teams Andy Brown (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1983 Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy Self Average Similar →
1976 Bob Hope's World of Comedy Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1930 Check and Double Check Andrew Hogg Brown Flop Similar →

Charles J. Correll - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles J. Correll?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles J. Correll is "Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Charles J. Correll acted in?

Charles J. Correll has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles J. Correll?

Other notable films include "Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy", "Check and Double Check", and "Classic Comedy Teams".

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