Veteran character actor Charles Lane marks 100th birthday

AP ^ | 1/25/05 | Bob Thomas

[William Tell]

Charles Lane had a part in Murphy's Romance. He played an elderly man about to wed an elderly woman. His character said, "Nobody else wants her. But I do!"

It's one of Mrs. Tell's favorites.

[Twinkie]

Of course, I recognize you! Happy Birthday! You are a wonderful actor!

[JellyJam]

Greatest character actor ever. What a wonderful life he's led, indeed.

[26lemoncharlie]

I think my dad told me that a loaf of bread was a nickle!

[I'm ALL Right!]

I love him! Happy Birthday!!!

[Kerfuffle]

Speaking of Actors Who Were Everywhere, is William Schallert still alive?

[ditto h]

Happy birthday Mr. Lane. You have enriched my life over the last 50 years with your acting.

[Borges]

Yes he is! Will turn 83 this year. Heck Eddie 'Green Acres' Albert will be 97 in April.

[socal_parrot]

Speaking of 83, Marty Allen is still alive?

[Borges]

Yep. The Circus of the Stars perrenial is indeed alive.

[Central Scrutiniser]

Always liked Charles Lane, and the late great Bert Mustin, two of the best character actors around.

[Our man in washington]

In 1940, Walter Lane was in 22 different movies. Those were different times in the business.

[AGreatPer]

Nice post. But, I really don't remember the guy. Anymoe pictures anyone?

[TheDon]

His son, Tom Lane, noted his father smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 70 years.

"One day about 15 years ago, he was short of breath, and we took him to (the hospital)," Tom explained. "After he was examined, a doctor asked him if he had stopped smoking. Dad answered 'yes.' When? `About 45 minutes ago.' And he hasn't smoked since."

LOL! Nice one.

[Borges]

and... http://www.imdb.com/gallery/hh/0485272/iid_871986.jpg

[AGreatPer]

This guy was great. I remember him now. he was never real big as an actor but was around everywhere. an agent's dream to get a commission.

Happy Birthday Charles Lane. Hope you have many more.

[Mike Darancette]

I love this guy's work. He had a voice that went with that face.

[MoonDoggy]

You inspire me Mr. Lane. I'm half your age, but nowhere close to half you accomplishments.

All the best

[Borges]

Just thought I would mention that apparently since Mr. Lane's Brentwood address is listed in the local directory, people, some of which I know of, took the time to call and stop by with flowers. He spoke to all of them and was very gracious. That's awesome.

[TMJ479]

Happy Birthday, Mr. Lane. I was very happy to hear that you are still with us. You have been my favorite character actor...forever. You may have felt stifled by typecasting, but you brought a lot of laughs to a lot of people. You always rose to the material, and never failed to deliver. i have seen every film in your filmography, and most of the TV shows. without exageration I can say that you never gave a bad performance.