Charles Bickford
Known for
In a business that burns through people quickly, Charles Bickford is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 97 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Big Country', playing Major Henry Terrill. The list also holds 'A Star Is Born'. The first screen credit dates from 1929. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list.
Charles Bickford
85 Movies
5 Series
In a business that burns through people quickly, Charles Bickford is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 97 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Big Country', playing Major Henry Terrill. The list also holds 'A Star Is Born'. The first screen credit dates from 1929. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list.
Movies
Plays Major Henry Terrill
The Big Country
1958
Plays Zeb Rawlins
The Unforgiven
1960
Plays Gallagher
Brute Force
1947
Plays Oliver Niles
A Star Is Born
1954
Plays Sam Pierce
Duel in the Sun
1946
Plays Benson Tropp
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
Plays Mark Judd
Fallen Angel
1945
Plays Hard Swede
Mr. Lucky
1943
Plays Ellis Arnesen
Days of Wine and Roses
1963
Plays Father Peyramale
The Song of Bernadette
1943
Plays Dan Wallace
Passion Flower
1930
Plays Lee Tate
Thunder Trail
1937
Plays Mate of the 'Tyfib'
Reap the Wild Wind
1942
Plays A.A. Andrews
You Can't Run Away from It
1956
Plays Gen. Jimmy Guthrie
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
1955
Plays Black MacDonald
Johnny Belinda
1948
Plays Slim
Of Mice and Men
1939
Plays John Lattimer
The Plainsman
1936
Plays Tod Butler
The Woman on the Beach
1947
Plays Buck Rand
Tarzan's New York Adventure
1942
Plays Glenn S. 'Pop' Warner
Jim Thorpe – All-American
1951
Plays Elmer Brockhurst
Command Decision
1948
Plays Dr. Dave W. Runkleman
Not as a Stranger
1955
Plays Jeremiah Des Plains 'Biloxi' Caldwell
Mister Cory
1957
Plays Lt. James Colton
Whirlpool
1950
Plays Joseph Clancy
The Farmer's Daughter
1947
Plays Pat Garrett
Four Faces West
1948
Plays Howard Fallon
Valley of the Giants
1938
Plays Bob Sangster
Hell's Heroes
1929
Plays Captain Waddell
Wing and a Prayer
1944
Plays Sampson Drune
The Last Posse
1953
Plays J.L. Higgins
Riding High
1950
Plays Mr. Lavery
Branded
1950
Plays Big Steve Halloway
Little Miss Marker
1934
Plays Matt Burke
Anna Christie
1930
Plays Hamil Linder
The Raging Tide
1951
Plays Arnold
Stand Up and Fight
1939
Plays Red Scanlon
High, Wide and Handsome
1937
Plays Otto Hartman
Daughter of Shanghai
1937
Plays Dave Prescott
Prince of Players
1955
Plays Ballister
White Woman
1933
Plays Nipper Moran
Under Pressure
1935
Plays Det. Capt. McKinley
Night Club Scandal
1937
Plays Cash Hawkins
The Squaw Man
1931
Plays Jotham Klore
The Farmer Takes a Wife
1935
Plays Father Joe Collins
Mutiny in the Big House
1939
Plays Dingo Mike
The Pagan Lady
1931
Plays Louis Garrett
This Day and Age
1933
Plays Brother Matthias
The Babe Ruth Story
1948
Plays William Rickenbacker
Captain Eddie
1945
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A Big Hand for the Little Lady
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A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Benson Tropp
1966
Film
Alcoa Premiere
Dr Barry Logan · 1 episode
1963
TV
Days of Wine and Roses
Ellis Arnesen
1963
Film
The Virginian
John Grainger · 55 episodes
1962–
TV
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Isaiah B. Richardson · 1 episode
1960
TV
The Unforgiven
Zeb Rawlins
1960
Film
The Big Country
Major Henry Terrill
1958
Film
Where's Charley?
Self - Introductory Host
1957
Film
Mister Cory
Jeremiah Des Plains 'Biloxi' Caldwell
1957
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles Bickford still alive?
Charles Bickford passed away on November 9, 1967 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Charles Bickford?
Charles Bickford is best known for roles in The Big Country, A Star Is Born, The Unforgiven.
How many movies has Charles Bickford been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1929), Charles Bickford has appeared in 84 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Charles Bickford's first movie?
The career of Charles Bickford began with South Sea Rose (1929).
What is Charles Bickford's most recent movie or series?
Charles Bickford's most recent release is A Big Hand for the Little Lady, which premiered on June 8, 1966.
What TV shows has Charles Bickford appeared in?
On television, Charles Bickford has appeared in The Virginian, Playhouse 90, The Mike Douglas Show, The Barbara Stanwyck Show.
Charles Bickford
1890-12-31 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Charles Bickford (January 1, 1891 – November 9, 1967) was an American actor best known for his supporting roles. He was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for The Song of Bernadette (1943), The Farmer's Daughter (1947), and Johnny Belinda (1948). Other notable roles include Whirlpool (1948), A Star is Born (1954) and The Big Country (1958).Charles Bickford, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.