Charles winninger biography
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Charles winninger biography
Charles Winninger
American actor (1884–1969)
Charles Winninger | |
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Winninger as Captain Henry on the radio show Maxwell House Show Boat (1937) | |
| Born | Charles J. Winninger (1884-05-26)May 26, 1884 Athens, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 1969(1969-01-27) (aged 84) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1910–1960 |
| Known for | |
| Spouses | Blanche Ring (m. 1912; div. 1951) |
Charles J.
Winninger (May 26, 1884 – January 27, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, most often cast in comedies or musicals.
Life and career
Winninger was born in Athens, Wisconsin, the son of Rosalia (Grassler) and Franz Winninger.[1] His parents were Austrian immigrants.[2][3] He began as a vaudeville actor.
His most famous stage role was as Cap'n And