Charles Knapp - Actor Profile

Charles Knapp

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
17Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1919
Birth Place: San Diego, California, USA

Charles Knapp Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Charles Knapp reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Charles Knapp'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 Chinatown, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Charles Knapp Movies Ranked

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

★7.9
Chinatown (1974) movie poster
★7.9

Chinatown: Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by

Chinatown

1974•Crime
★7.9
Blade Runner (1982) movie poster
★7.9

Blade Runner: In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a q

Blade Runner

1982•Sci-Fi
★6.8
The Outfit (1973) movie poster
★6.8

The Outfit: A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small time criminal who is releas

The Outfit

1973•Crime
★6.5
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) movie poster
★6.5

Twilight Zone: The Movie: An anthology film presenting remakes of three episodes from the "Twilight Zone" TV series—"Kick the Can", "It's a Good L

Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983•Horror
★6.4
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) movie poster
★6.4

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling: Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe bur

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

1986•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1991 The Dark Backward Sloppy Average Similar →
1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling Fat Man Average Similar →
1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie Sky Marshal Hit Similar →
1982 Blade Runner Bartender (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Gambler Shuster Average Similar →
1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days Telegrapher Flop Similar →
1978 Tarzana TV Oaf Flop Similar →
1977 The World's Greatest Lover Bakery Foreman Average Similar →
1977 Another Man, Another Chance Store Owner Average Similar →
1976 Mother, Jugs & Speed Man with Zipper Flop Similar →
1975 Dr. Minx Bill Brown Flop Similar →
1975 Darktown Strutters Officer Tubbins Flop Similar →
1975 The Specialist Judge Davis Flop Similar →
1974 Chinatown Mortician Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Outfit Motel Owner (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 Up Your Alley Don Marco Flop Similar →
1971 The Gentle People and the Quiet Land Bishop Flop Similar →

Charles Knapp - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Knapp?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Knapp is "Chinatown" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Charles Knapp acted in?

Charles Knapp has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Knapp?

Other notable films include "Blade Runner", "The Outfit", and "Twilight Zone: The Movie".

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