Charley Grapewin 10 pictures

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
This old codger film favorite, born in 1869 (some reports say 1875), got into the entertainment field at an early age, first as a circus performer (aerialist and trapeze artist). Acting having then sparked his interest, he worked in a series of stock companies while writing stage plays on the side that he himself could star in. He married actress ...

Born: December 20, 1869
Star sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Known for: The Wizard of Oz (1939), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), Captains Courageous (1937), They Died with Their Boots On (1941)
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