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Charles Butterworth Biography
Birth Name:Charles Butterworth
Birth Place:South Bend, Indiana, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7030 Hollywood Blvd
- In 1924, he earned a law degree from The University of Notre Dame
- In February 1932, he got married to actress Ethel Kenyon
- Before becoming an actor, he had a career in journalism
- Was the inspiration for the the voice of the character Cap'n Crunch
- Worked for the New York Times and Chicago American newspapers
- Was featured in the 1929 Broadway play "Sweet Adeline․"
Awards
- 1932Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (October): winner
- 1933Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (August): winner
- 1934Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (December): winner