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Charles Winninger Biography
Birth Name:Charles Winninger
Birth Place:Athens, Wisconsin, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1951, he got married to screenwriter Gertrude Walker
- Before becoming a stage actor, he worked as a vaudeville performer
- In 1927, he was featured in the original musical "Yes, Yes, Yvette․"
- Is the creator of the character Cap'n Andy in the play "Show Boat․"
- Performed in the 1934 original Broadway play "Revenge with Music․"
- Was a featured performer on the radio show "Showboat Hour․"
- Was a member of the original cast of the play "The Passing Show of 1919․"
Awards
- 1939Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (June): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (February): winner
- 1940Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (September): winner