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Charles Haid Biography

Birth Name:Charles Maurice Haid

Birth Place:San Francisco, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was trained as a Shakespearean actor before entering a television career
  • Primarily known for his portrayal of police officers
  • In 1969, he was one of the participants of the Woodstock Festival
  • In 1976, he helped produce the original Broadway production of "Godspell․"
  • Is a cousin of former talk-show host Merv Griffin
  • Attended Carnegie Institute of Technology, where he met TV producer Steven Bochco

Awards

  • 1980Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male: nominated
  • 1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1994DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: nominated
  • 1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1995DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series: winner
  • 1996DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night: nominated
  • 1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1997Bronze Wrangler-Television Feature Film: winner
  • 1998DGA Award-Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials: nominated
  • 2017Maupintown Film Festival Showcase-Showcase Selection: winner