Charles Drake

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Characters played by Charles Drake

Kevin Gillmore — Valley of the Dolls (1967)

A client of Anne’s employer who hires her to promote his cosmetics line in television and print advertisements. Kevin falls in love with Anne, but their relationship ends amicably when she realizes they are incompatible. His courtship follows Anne’s separation from Lyon and offers her a different path from show business.

Dr. Sanderson — Harvey (1950)

Assists Dr. Chumley in offering to assess Elwood. Participates in the confusion that results in detaining Veta instead of Elwood.

Luke Canfield — No Name on the Bullet (1959)

Luke Canfield is a young doctor and the son of Asa. Unlike the frightened townspeople, he welcomes Gant and later admires his courage while rejecting his violent profession. Luke tries to prevent a mob attack, confronts Gant over his responsibility for Pierce's death, and is shot in the shoulder before breaking Gant's gun arm with a hammer.

Norman Holsworth — Conflict (1945)

Norman Holsworth is Mark Hamilton's handsome young colleague and a professor. He meets Evelyn at the anniversary gathering and later proposes marriage during the fishing vacation. Although Evelyn is undecided, Richard initially mistakes her hesitation for hidden love before recognizing his error and encouraging Holsworth to try again.

Police Lieutenant Galley — Female on the Beach (1955)

Police Lieutenant Galley investigates Eloise Crandall’s death and suspects it was not suicide. He warns Lynn Markham to be careful around Drummond Hall, monitors their relationship, and later questions Drummond and the Sorensons about Eloise’s money and final hours. He arrives in time to detain Amy Rawlinson after her confession.

Don Haynes — The Glenn Miller Story (1954)

Don Haynes is one of the musicians connected with Glenn's band. When Glenn receives a military commission and plans to leave in order to form a service band, Don and some of the other musicians express a desire to go with him, supporting Glenn's next musical undertaking.

Dodd — Tarzan's Magic Fountain (1949)

Trask's loyal henchman, participates in the hunt for the magical spring.

John Donahue — Jeanne Eagels (1957)

A lowlife who proposes to Jeanne. Their marriage quickly deteriorates as both descend into severe alcoholism. Following their divorce, Jeanne remains financially burdened by mandatory alimony payments.

Mick Anderson — All That Heaven Allows (1955)

Mick is one of Ron's friends and, together with Alida, embodies a life that does not depend on wealth or social status. Cary meets him through Ron, and the Andersons' exuberance offers her a welcome contrast to the restrained, conventional existence surrounding her in Stoningham.

Herb Klaxon — I Was a Shoplifter (1950)

Herb is a security guard at the Los Angeles department store who watches Faye as she shops. His surveillance contributes to Faye being caught and arrested for shoplifting. The plot summary does not describe any further involvement by him or establish a relationship with the other main characters.

Johnny Lake — Gunsmoke (1953)

Johnny Lake is Reb Kittredge's fellow gunslinger and sometime friend. Matt Telford hires him to stop Reb and the cattle herd after Reb takes over the ranch and moves the herd toward a railhead for sale. His assignment places his professional loyalty to Matt against his personal connection with Reb.

George Thornton — Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973)

George Thornton is Agnes's father, who files a missing person report after she stops contacting him. He comes to the Elliott mansion searching for her, but is murdered by an unseen assailant while trying to leave. His car later becomes an important clue for Peggy.

Career Overview

Charles Drake has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Tammy with 1 titles. Signature works include No Name on the Bullet, Tobor the Great, It Came from Outer Space. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
96
Birth Date
1917-10-02 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q957063), public domain (CC0).