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16. Sept. 1994 · Charles Drake, a familiar face on movie screens during the 1940's and 50's, died on Saturday at his home here. He was 76. He died after a lengthy illness, said the Fulton-Theroux Funeral...
He died on September 10, 1994, in East Lyme, Connecticut, at the age of 76. [6] Selected filmography. Career (1939) - Rex Chaney. Conspiracy (1939) - Police Guard (uncredited) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) - Young Priest (uncredited)
Charles Drake (Schauspieler) Charles Drake (* 2. Oktober 1917 in New York City, New York als Charles Rupert; † 10. September 1994 in East Lyme, Connecticut) war ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler.
Drake died in 1994 at age 76. Born October 2, 1917. Died September 10, 1994 (76) Add to list. Photos 79. Known for. Harvey. 7.9. Dr. Raymond Sanderson. 1950. Conflict. 7.1. Prof. Norman Holsworth.
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Born Charles Edward Springall in the Elephant and Castle, Southwark, South London, he took his mother's maiden name for the stage and, later, film and television, achieving success as a comedian. Aged eight, he won a chorus place in a Harry Championmusic hall production. He left school and home aged fourteen to become an electrician's mate while at...
Drake made his first appearance on stage at the age of eight, and after leaving school toured working men's clubs. After serving in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, Drake turned professional and made his television début in The Centre Show in 1953. He then joined his wartime comrade Jack Edwardes to form a double act, named 'Mick an...
Drake was married twice. He was married to Heather Barnes from 1953 until 1971, and they had three sons. In 1976, Drake married his second wife, Elaine Bird, but the marriage was dissolved in 1984.
Singles
1. "Splish Splash" / "Hello My Darlings" (1958) UKNo. 7 2. "Volare" / "Itchy Twitchy Feeling" (1958) UK No. 28 3. "Tom Thumb's Tune" / "Goggle Eye Ghee" (1958) 4. "Sea Cruise" / "Starkle Starkle Little Twink" (1959) 5. "Naughty" / "Old Mr Shadow" (1960) 6. "Mr. Custer" / "Glow Worm" (1960) UK No. 12 7. "My Boomerang Won't Come Back" / "She's My Girl" (1961) UK No. 14 ; US #21; Australia No. 1 8. "Tanglefoot" / "Drake's Progress" (1962) 9. "I Bent My Assegai" / "Sweet Freddy Green" (1962) 10....
Theme Tune from The Worker
Drake sang the theme song himself, based upon an old music hallsong 1. I gets up every mornin' when the clock strikes eight 2. I'm always punctual, never never late 3. With a nice cup of tea, a little round of toast 4. The Sporting Life and the Winning Post. 5. I gets all nice and tidy, then I toddles off to work 6. I do the best I can 7. Cos I'm only a-doin' what a bloke should do 8. Cos I'm only a workin' man! The song, "Only A Working Man", written by Herbert Rule and Fred Holt in 1923, wa...
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October 2, 1917 · New York City, New York, USA. Died. September 10, 1994 · East Lyme, Connecticut, USA (illness) Birth name. Charles Louis Ruppert. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. Personable actor Charles Drake was born Charles Louis Ruppert on October 2, 1917 in New York City.
10. Sept. 1994 · He died on September 10, 1994 in East Lyme, Connecticut, aged 76. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Drake, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. Charles Drake (October 2, 1917 – September 10, 1994) was an American actor.Drake was born as Charles Ruppert in New York City.
