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Charles Quigley | |
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.jpg) Quigley inSecret Evidence (1941) | |
| Born | (1906-02-12)February 12, 1906 |
| Died | August 5, 1964(1964-08-05) (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1931–1959 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Charles Quigley (February 12, 1906[citation needed] – August 5, 1964) was an American actor.
Quigley was the son of Charles P. Quigley, who was a sales manager for a hardware business.[1] He was a 1924 graduate ofNew Britain High School,[2] and he attended the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.[3]
On stage, Quigley acted for a year with astock theater company inPortland, Maine, after which he worked with a touring company ofExpressing Willie. He portrayed Christian for a year in a production ofCyrano de Bergerac and then was Ethel Barrymore's leading man for two years.[1]
In Hollywood, Quigley starred in many serials and movies. He appeared oppositeRita Hayworth in several films includingConvicted,Special Inspector,Girls Can Play andThe Shadow, as well as inA Woman's Face withJoan Crawford. He also starred inThe Crimson Ghost and appeared in the serial version ofSuperman (1948). His last performance was inTokyo After Dark (1959).[citation needed]
On Broadway, Quigley appeared inFalse Dreams, Farewell (1934),The World Waits (1933),Her Tin Soldier (1933),Scarlet Sister Mary (1930),Diana (1929),The Bonds of Interest (1929),Cyrano de Bergerac (1928),Caponsacchi (1928),The Light of Asia (1928), andArabian Nightmare (1927).[4]
Quigley appeared on television a few times in the 1950s.[5]
In 1928, Quigley married Harriet Blue.[3] They had a son.[1]
On August 5, 1964, Quigley died in Los Angeles at age 58.[5]
