Charles Bates - Actor Profile

Charles Bates

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
16Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 15, 1935
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Bates 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: Romance

The majority of Charles Bates's filmography leans towards the Romance 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Bates remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shadow of a Doubt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Charles Bates Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Shadow of a Doubt (1943) movie poster
★7.5

Shadow of a Doubt: In sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long v

Shadow of a Doubt

1943•Thriller
★6.8
I Married a Witch (1942) movie poster
★6.8

I Married a Witch: A 17th-century witch returns to wreak havoc in the life of a descendant of the Puritan witch hunter who burned her, but

I Married a Witch

1942•Romance
★6.7
The Three Musketeers (1948) movie poster
★6.7

The Three Musketeers: In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musk

The Three Musketeers

1948•Adventure
★6.6
Pursued (1947) movie poster
★6.6

Pursued: A boy haunted by nightmares about the night his entire family was murdered is brought up by a neighboring family in the

Pursued

1947•Western
★6.4
Shockproof (1949) movie poster
★6.4

Shockproof: Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer

Shockproof

1949•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1952 The Snows of Kilimanjaro Harry at Seventeen (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Annie Was a Wonder Younger Son (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1949 Shockproof Tommy Marat Average Similar →
1948 The Three Musketeers - Hit Similar →
1947 Golden Earrings Gypsy Boy with Information (uncredited) Average Similar →
1947 Pursued Adam, Age 11 Hit Similar →
1946 The Green Years Angelo Friscalli Average Similar →
1946 The Virginian Boy Prisoner (uncredited) Average Similar →
1945 Danny Boy Louie Flop Similar →
1944 San Diego I Love You Larry McCooley Average Similar →
1944 An American Romance Teddy Roosevelt Dangos - Age 8 (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 The North Star Patya Average Similar →
1943 Son of Dracula Tommy Land (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 Shadow of a Doubt Roger Newton Super Hit Similar →
1942 I Married a Witch Wooley's Son (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1941 The Mexican Spitfire's Baby Little Boy Flop Similar →

Charles Bates - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Bates?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Bates is "Shadow of a Doubt" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Charles Bates acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Charles Bates?

Other notable films include "I Married a Witch", "The Three Musketeers", and "Pursued".