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Charles Aidman
Acting
Born: January 21, 1925
Frankfort, Indiana, USA
Biography
Charles Aidman originally planned a career as an attorney, but was sidetracked during World War II and naval officer training at DePaul university. During a speech class the instructor, who also headed the drama department, saw Aidman as ideal for a role in an upcoming play. "I did the play and enjoyed it. It was the first play I was in, in my life...I've been acting ever since."
Known For

The House of the Dead
as Detective Malcolm Toliver

Hour of the Gun
as Horace Sullivan

Uncommon Valor
as Sen. Hastings

The Wrong Man
as Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)

Zoot Suit
as George Shearer

Pork Chop Hill
as Lt. Harold

Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here
as Benby

Twilight's Last Gleaming
as Bernstein

War Hunt
as Capt. Wallace Pratt

Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as Warden Johnson