Charles McGraw
An image from The Night Stalker, one of the productions that also features Charles McGraw.
Charles McGraw

Charles McGraw

May 10, 1914 — Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Charles McGraw (born Charles Butters) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He developed into a leading man, especially in film noir classics during the late 1940s and early 1950s. His gravelly voice and rugged looks enhanced his appeal in the noir stylistic genre and provided him many roles as cops, military officers, and the such.

The Birds

The Birds

1963

Hang 'em High

Hang 'em High

1968

Johnny Got His Gun

Johnny Got His Gun

1971

In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

1967

A Boy and His Dog

A Boy and His Dog

1975

The Defiant Ones

The Defiant Ones

1958

The Narrow Margin

The Narrow Margin

1952

The Night Stalker

The Night Stalker

1972