[Borges]

You've seen this guy even if you don't know the name. You have to love his attitude!

He was in:

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
"The Winds of War" (1983)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
You Can't Take It with You (1938)
Twentieth Century (1934)
"War and Remembrance" (1988)
Ball of Fire (1941)
The Music Man (1962)
42nd Street (1933)

[26lemoncharlie]

The Ultimate Actor! Happy 100, Glad your still with us!

When is your next movie??

[Tax-chick]

I know that face ... happy 100th, sir!

[silent_jonny]

God bless you, Charlie!

[muir_redwoods]

Happy 100th Mr. Lane, thanks for your work.

[gorush]

Oh, that guy...well done sir!

[nothingnew]

"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (Lane played a nosy newsman) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (as the rent collector).

Didn't know who he was until this line.

Happy birthday Mr. Lane.

FMCDH(BITS)

[RobbyS]

For him "It's A wonderful Life" was more than a film he acted in. Married for more than 70 years. God bless you, Sir.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Happy birthday to Mr. Lane ! One of the few actors who consistently rises above the material given to him.

[dead]

Holy cow, it's that guy!

I figured he died sometime around 1971!

Happy birthday!

[stevem]

Charles Lane appeared in about 800 feature films and TV shows.

I guess he and Richard Jaeckel must have vied for "the most." Seriously, true professionalism is a treat, and this guy was believable.

[whinecountry]

Great post about a memorable actor...thanks for posting!

[Graymatter]

About 25,000 packs of cigs. Somebody should seriously bottle this man's DNA.

[tapatio]

Wow!I didn't know he was still around. Happy Birthday Mr.Lane!

[Swede Girl]

Thanks for posting this. Everyone must certainly recognize Charles Lane from all of his roles on TV and in the movies. It's great to know that he is still with us.

[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.

[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.