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.

Charles McGraw

Acting Born May 10, 1914 – Died July 29, 1980 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.

Known For

Bonanza

Sheriff Gains

Ironside

Marvin Greenleaf

Adam-12

Lars Lowell

Adam-12

Rod Decker

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Simon Oliver

The Virginian

Big John Beldon

Mission: Impossible

Dr. Kildare

Fred Rainey

Dr. Kildare

Dr. Kenneth Hasker

Emergency!

Police Sergeant

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp