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Charles Farrell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 09, 1901 |
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| Died | May 06, 1990 (age 88) |
| Birthplace | Walpole, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Charles Farrell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in 'Seventh Heaven,' 'Street Angel,' and 'Lucky Star' opposite Janet Gaynor, and later as the lead in the television series 'My Little Margie.' |
Intro
Charles Farrell was an American actor best known for his roles in silent and early sound films, particularly for his romantic on-screen partnership with Janet Gaynor in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Early Life & Background
Farrell was born in Walpole, Massachusetts. He attended Boston University and Harvard University for brief periods but left to pursue an acting career in Hollywood during the early 1920s.
Career Highlights
- Starred opposite Janet Gaynor in the acclaimed silent/early sound films 'Seventh Heaven' (1927), 'Street Angel' (1928), and 'Lucky Star' (1929).
- Transitioned to talkies and continued acting in films throughout the 1930s.
- Played Vern Albright in the television sitcom 'My Little Margie' from 1952 to 1955.
- Served as the mayor of Palm Springs, California from 1947 to 1954.
Trivia
- Farrell co-founded the Palm Springs Racquet Club, which became a popular hotspot for Hollywood celebrities.
- He and Janet Gaynor's on-screen partnership was considered one of the most beloved romantic pairings of early cinema.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Charles Farrell born?
Charles Farrell was born the 9 August 1901.
Where is Charles Farrell from?
Walpole, Massachusetts, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 9th, 1901, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 9, 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was assassinated by anarchist Leon Czolgosz during a public event in Buffalo, New York.
- Day of the week: August 9th, 1901 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Forward directed by Henry Bedwell
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