Walter Charles
Birth Place: East Strousberg, PA, USA
Latest News on Walter Charles:
Broadway Alum Walter Charles Dies at 78 (Aug 4, 2023)
Wreaths Across America Remembers The 78th Anniversary Of The Sinking Of The U.S.A.T. Dorchester (Jan 27, 2021)
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Anything Goes' From ANYTHING GOES (Mar 31, 2020)
Broadway Alum Walter Charles Dies at 78 (Aug 4, 2023)
Wreaths Across America Remembers The 78th Anniversary Of The Sinking Of The U.S.A.T. Dorchester (Jan 27, 2021)
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Anything Goes' From ANYTHING GOES (Mar 31, 2020)
BIO
Walter Charles was an American actor and singer.
Charles made his Broadway debut in Grease in 1972. Additional Broadway credits include 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (1976), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), Cats (1982), La Cage aux Folles (1983), Me and My Girl, Aspects of Love (1990), Kiss Me, Kate, The Boys from Syracuse (2002), Big River (2003), The Woman in White (2005), The Apple Tree (2006) and Anything Goes (2011). He also originated the role of Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in 1994.
Charles' screen credits include A Fine Mess, Fletch Lives, Weeds, and Prancer. On television he appeared in Cagney and Lacey, Kate and Allie, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Walter Charles died of complications from frontotemporal dementia on August 3, 2023, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Thompson.
Photos
Elainey Bass, Trista Dollison, Liam Forde, Rhyn McLemore, James Ludwig, Walter Charles, Jeremy Shinder, John Tartaglia Kerry Butler, Janet Metz, Hayden Wall, Tom Lucca, Whitney Brandt and Julianna Rigoglioso
Date:
10/11/2014
From: Photo Flash: First Look at John Tartaglia, Kerry Butler, and More in York Theatre Company's BIG
Trista Dollison, Whitney Brandt, James Ludwig, Elainey Bass, Kerry Butler, Walter Charles, Julianna Rigoglioso, John Tartaglia, Tom Lucca, Jeremy Shinder, Rhyn Saver, Liam Forde and Janet Metz
Date:
10/07/2014
From: Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre Company's BIG - John Tartaglia, Kerry Butler & More!
John McMartin, Sutton Foster, Walter Charles, Jessica Walter, Adam Godley, Colin Donnell, Jessica Stone & Laura Osnes with the ensemble cast celebrate their 100th performance of ANYTHING GOES with Cupcakes backstage in New York City.
Date:
07/07/2011
From: Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
John McMartin, Sutton Foster, Walter Charles, Jessica Walter, Adam Godley, Colin Donnell, Jessica Stone & Laura Osnes with the ensemble cast celebrate their 100th performance of ANYTHING GOES with Cupcakes backstage in New York City.
Date:
07/07/2011
From: Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
John McMartin, Sutton Foster, Walter Charles, Jessica Walter, Adam Godley, Colin Donnell, Jessica Stone & Laura Osnes with the ensemble cast celebrate their 100th performance of ANYTHING GOES with Cupcakes backstage in New York City.
Date:
07/07/2011
From: Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
John McMartin, Sutton Foster, Walter Charles, Jessica Walter, Adam Godley & Colin Donnell with the ensemble cast celebrate their 100th performance of ANYTHING GOES with Cupcakes backstage in New York City. with the ensemble cast celebrat their 100th perfo
Date:
07/07/2011
From: Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
John McMartin, Sutton Foster, Walter Charles, Jessica Walter, Adam Godley, Colin Donnell, Jessica Stone & Laura Osnes with the ensemble cast celebrat their 100th performance of ANYTHING GOES with Cupcakes backstage in New York City.
Date:
07/06/2011
From: FREEZE FRAME: ANYTHING GOES Celebrates Its 100th Performance!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
King Arik
Mr. Fallible
Producer
King Arik
Mr. Fallible
Producer
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Ensemble
Preacher
Voice of Duke
Voice of First Man
Voice of Judge
Doctor
Voice of Duke
Voice of First Man
Preacher
Voice of Judge
Ensemble
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1990
Other Roles
George Dillingham [Replacement]
Marcel Richard
Other Roles
George Dillingham [Replacement]
(Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
M. Renaud
Albin [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
M. Renaud
Albin [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Edouard Dindon (Understudy)
Georges (Understudy)
Albin (Understudy)
Edouard Dindon (Unknown)
Georges (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Edouard Dindon (Unknown)
Albin (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Edouard Dindon (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Cats Chorus
Old Deuteronomy (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1980
Member of the Company
The Passerby
Member of the Company
The Passerby
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Member of The Company
Sweeney Todd (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Singing Ensemble
New Jersey (The Thirteen Delegates)
New Jersey
Ordway
Ordway (The British)
Singing Ensemble
New Jersey
Ordway
Ordway (The British)
New Jersey (The Thirteen Delegates)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Vince Fontaine [Replacement]
[Replacement]
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[Replacement]
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[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Walter CharlesCabaret
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Liz Callaway and More in Pittsburgh CLO's SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Stage Tube - 2012-07-27 12:07:49
STAGE TUBE: Men of ANYTHING GOES Watch 'You're the Tap' Winner!
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-11-05 10:43:11
TV: Welcome Aboard Stephanie J. Block; First Look at the Star in ANYTHING GOES
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-11-04 17:48:52
TV: All Aboard - Sutton Foster, Joel Grey & More Celebrate New ANYTHING GOES Cast Album
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-09-29 07:40:36
TV: All Aboard Backstage at ANYTHING GOES - Adam Godley Shows You How the Company Preps for Curtain!
by Audra Stafford - 2011-10-02 09:44:16
STAGE TUBE: Colin Donnell Sings 'I Get a Kick Out of You' on Early Show
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-08-12 15:44:43
STAGE TUBE: ANYTHING GOES' Osnes & Donnell Perform on EARLY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-07-18 11:52:42
STAGE TUBE: Sutton Foster, Joel Grey, Kathleen Marshall Featured on EARLY SHOW
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-06-08 15:43:10
STAGE TUBE: Talking With the Stars of ANYTHING GOES on Opening Night!
by Kelsey Denette - 2011-04-16 11:16:57
STAGE TUBE: Foster & Donnell Perform 'You're The Top' from ANYTHING GOES!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-03-25 11:16:41
TV Broadway Beat Sneak Peek - First Look at ANYTHING GOES in Rehearsal Highlights!
by Robert Diamond - 2011-02-17 20:56:15
TV: First Look at Sutton Foster as 'Reno!' - Inside the ANYTHING GOES Photo Shoot - Plus Full Cast Announced!
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-12-07 11:43:37
News
Wreaths Across America Remembers The 78th Anniversary Of The Sinking Of The U.S.A.T. Dorchester
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2021
On Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, 2021, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special Facebook live event at 12pm EST, from the Balsam Valley Chapel and tip lands located in Downeast Maine.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2021
On Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, 2021, Wreaths Across America will honor the American heroes known as “The Four Chaplains” with a special Facebook live event at 12pm EST, from the Balsam Valley Chapel and tip lands located in Downeast Maine.
VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Anything Goes' From ANYTHING GOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2020
In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can!
BWW CLOSE UP: LA JAULA DE LAS LOCAS
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 22, 2018
El proximo 14 septiembre llega al Teatre Tivoli de Barcelona la nueva produccion de LA JAULA DE LAS LOCAS, dirigida y protagonizada por Àngel Llacer, que comparte cartel con Ivan Labanda, y que mejor motivo para hacer un repaso por la historia de este clasico de Broadway que tantas barreras ha roto.
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Jun 22, 2018
El proximo 14 septiembre llega al Teatre Tivoli de Barcelona la nueva produccion de LA JAULA DE LAS LOCAS, dirigida y protagonizada por Àngel Llacer, que comparte cartel con Ivan Labanda, y que mejor motivo para hacer un repaso por la historia de este clasico de Broadway que tantas barreras ha roto.
Tony Bennett, Savion Glover & More Celebrate Frank Sinatra's ON THE TOWN, Screening Tonight at Tribeca Film Fest
by Movies News Desk - Apr 21, 2015
The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, recently announced 'Sinatra at 100: Film & Music in collaboration with The Lincoln Motor Company,' a centennial celebration to honor Frank Sinatra's legendary film career at the Festival's 14th edition.
by Movies News Desk - Apr 21, 2015
The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, recently announced 'Sinatra at 100: Film & Music in collaboration with The Lincoln Motor Company,' a centennial celebration to honor Frank Sinatra's legendary film career at the Festival's 14th edition.
Tony Winner Richard Maltby, Jr. Joins Cast of York Theatre Company's BIG
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 13, 2014
The York Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award winning director and lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr. has joined the cast and has assumed the role of MacMillan in the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Mr. Maltby. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour-a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded. Mr. Maltby replaces Walter Charles who left the production due to an unexpected conflict.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 13, 2014
The York Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award winning director and lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr. has joined the cast and has assumed the role of MacMillan in the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Mr. Maltby. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour-a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded. Mr. Maltby replaces Walter Charles who left the production due to an unexpected conflict.
Photo Coverage: BIG Cast Takes Opening Night Bows at York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 13, 2014
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour-a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 13, 2014
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour-a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!
Photo Flash: First Look at John Tartaglia, Kerry Butler, and More in York Theatre Company's BIG
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 11, 2014
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: BIG, today, Oct. 11, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour -- a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded. BroadwayWorld brings you production photos below!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 11, 2014
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: BIG, today, Oct. 11, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour -- a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded. BroadwayWorld brings you production photos below!
Kerry Butler and John Tartaglia Star in York's 'Musicals in Mufti' Series Opener, BIG Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 11, 2014
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, today, Oct. 11, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 11, 2014
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, today, Oct. 11, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire.
York's 2014 'Musicals in Mufti' Series Opens With BIG This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour -- a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2014
The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving neglected shows from the past, presents the season opener of the Fall 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series: Big, with book by John Weidman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. This presentation of Big marks the New York premiere of the script and score created by the authors for the show's national tour -- a significantly revised version of the show with eight new Maltby and Shire songs, yet to be recorded.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of York Theatre Company's JACK
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Nov 4, 2013
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), just launched its 'New2NY' Series with a concert presentation of the musical Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy, with Book and Lyrics by Will Holt and Tom Sawyer, Music by Will Holt, based on an original concept by Tom Sawyer. Directed by Igor Goldin, and with Music Direction by Matt Castle, the cast features Frank Anderson, Wilson Bridges, Patrick Cummings, Jessica Grove, Julia Johanos, Anne Kanengeiser, Erick Pinnick, Lauren Sterling, Debra Walton, and William Zeffiro. Stephen Lee Anderson has replaced the previously announced Walter Charles. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Nov 4, 2013
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), just launched its 'New2NY' Series with a concert presentation of the musical Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy, with Book and Lyrics by Will Holt and Tom Sawyer, Music by Will Holt, based on an original concept by Tom Sawyer. Directed by Igor Goldin, and with Music Direction by Matt Castle, the cast features Frank Anderson, Wilson Bridges, Patrick Cummings, Jessica Grove, Julia Johanos, Anne Kanengeiser, Erick Pinnick, Lauren Sterling, Debra Walton, and William Zeffiro. Stephen Lee Anderson has replaced the previously announced Walter Charles. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below!
York Theatre Company's JACK Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013
The York Theatre Company launches its 'New2NY' Series with a concert presentation of the musical Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy, with Book and Lyrics byWill Holt and Tom Sawyer, Music by Will Holt, based on an original concept by Tom Sawyer. Directed by Igor Goldin, and with Music Direction by Matt Castle, the cast features Frank Anderson, Wilson Bridges, Patrick Cummings, Jessica Grove, Julia Johanos, Anne Kanengeiser, Erick Pinnick, Lauren Sterling, Debra Walton, and William Zeffiro. Stephen Lee Anderson has replaced the previously announced Walter Charles.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2013
The York Theatre Company launches its 'New2NY' Series with a concert presentation of the musical Jack: A Musical Drama on the Life of John F. Kennedy, with Book and Lyrics byWill Holt and Tom Sawyer, Music by Will Holt, based on an original concept by Tom Sawyer. Directed by Igor Goldin, and with Music Direction by Matt Castle, the cast features Frank Anderson, Wilson Bridges, Patrick Cummings, Jessica Grove, Julia Johanos, Anne Kanengeiser, Erick Pinnick, Lauren Sterling, Debra Walton, and William Zeffiro. Stephen Lee Anderson has replaced the previously announced Walter Charles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Walter Charles been in?
Walter Charles has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
How many West End shows has Walter Charles been in?
Walter Charles has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Walter Charles been nominated for?
and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Cabaret .
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