Charles Winninger
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