About Charles Dorian
Lived 1891 – 1942 (aged 51). Charles Dorian was an American silent film actor, film director and film actor.
Charles Dorian (June 27, 1891 – October 21, 1942) was an American assistant director and film actor. He appeared in 26 films between 1915 and 1920. He won an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Assistant Director. He was born in Santa Monica, California and died in 1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico from a heart attack.
Selected filmography All Night (1918) Society for Sale (1918) The Red-Haired Cupid (1918)
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Who was Charles Dorian?
film director, actor (1891-1942)
When was Charles Dorian born?
Charles Dorian was born on 27 June 1891 in Santa Monica.
When did Charles Dorian die?
Charles Dorian died on 21 October 1942 in Albuquerque.
What was Charles Dorian's occupation?
Charles Dorian was a silent film actor, film director and film actor.
What nationality was Charles Dorian?
Charles Dorian was American.
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