Charles Sellon
| Sign | Virgo |
| Born | Aug 24, 1870 Boston, MA |
| Died | Jun 26, 1937 La Crescenta, CA |
| Age | Died at 66 |
Charles Sellon | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1901-1935 |
| Known for | Mr. Muckle in W.C. Fields' It's A Gift |
| Top Roles | Minister at Reformatory, Funeral Director, Chief George C. Tuttle, Undetermined Role, Mr. Muckle |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Silent Films, Mystery |
| Top Topics | Pre-Code Cinema, Aviation, Forbidden Hollywood |
| Top Collaborators | Irving Bacon, William LeBaron (Producer), Hal B. Wallis (Producer), Frank Lloyd (Director) |
| Shares birthday with | Arthur Rosson, Preston Foster, Dorothy Comingore see more.. |
Charles Sellon Overview:
Actor, Charles Sellon, was born on Aug 24, 1870 in Boston, MA. Sellon died at the age of 66 on Jun 26, 1937 in La Crescenta, CA .
MINI BIO:
Charles Sellon appeared in over 105 films, quite memorably as poor, blind Mr. Muckle in the W.C. Fieldsâ classic Itâs A Gift.
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BlogHub Articles:
The Film Festival: "Bright Eyes" and "It's a Gift"
By David on Aug 13, 2015 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze"Bah!" Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s films, (1870-1937) was certainly one of them. A native of Boston, Sellon made his stage debut in 1901 and his film debut in 1923. He was rarely the lead; skinny and with a long face, with a mouth usually in a frown or scow... Read full article
The Film Festival: "Bright Eyes" and "It's a Gift"
By David on Aug 13, 2015 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze"Bah!" Of all the actors and actresses who appeared in 1930s films, (1870-1937) was certainly one of them. A native of Boston, Sellon made his stage debut in 1901 and his film debut in 1923. He was rarely the lead; skinny and with a long face, with a mouth usually in a frown or scow... Read full article
Mini Tribute:
By Annmarie Gatti on Aug 24, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub BlogBorn August 24, 1870, ! Appeared in over 100 roles but I love him BEST as Mr Muckle in WC Fields‘ It’s a Gift (Norman Z. McLeod). “Open the door for Mr Muckle!” Poor WC! ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Share this:ShareFacebookDiggRedditStumbleUpo... Read full article
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Charles Sellon Quotes:
Shirley Blake: I asked Santa Claus to bring me a doll.
Joy Smythe: There ain't any Santa Claus!
Shirley Blake: There is too!
Joy Smythe: There is not! My psychoanalyst told me there ain't any Santa Claus or fairies or giants or anything like that.
Shirley Blake: I'll bet you'd feel pretty bad tomorrow morning if you woke up and you didn't have any presents.
Joy Smythe: Well, I won't. Wanna know why? 'Cause I already peeked in the closet and saw 'em.
Shirley Blake: I don't care what you saw. There is a Santa Claus!
Joy Smythe: There ain't!
Shirley Blake: Mr. Smith, there is a Santa Claus, isn't there?
Uncle Ned Smith: What did she say?
Shirley Blake: She said there isn't.
Uncle Ned Smith: Then there is.
Harold Bissonette: Here's your chewing gum. Five cents please.
Mr. Muckle: I'm not going to lug that with me. Send it!
Harold Bissonette: What can I do for you?
Mr. Muckle: Have you got any chewing gum?
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