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Charles Butterworth

ActorBorn 1896, died 1946On stage 1926 to 19457 productions on this page

Charles Edward Butterworth (July 26, 1896 – June 14, 1946) was an American actor specializing in comedic roles, often in musicals. His distinctive voice was the inspiration for the Cap'n Crunch commercials created by the Jay Ward studio: voice actor Daws Butler.

On stage

7 productions, 19 years
1926
AmericanaBroadway Belmont Theatre. Original. Directed by Alan Dinehart
224 performances
1927
Allez-oopBroadway Earl Carroll Theatre. Original
120 performances
1928
Good BoyBroadway Hammerstein's Theatre. Original. Directed by Reginald Hammerstein
253 performances
1929
Sweet AdelineBroadway Hammerstein’s Theatre. Original. Directed by Reginald Hammerstein
234 performances
1932
Flying ColorsBroadway Imperial Theatre. Original. Directed by Howard Dietz
188 performances
1942
Count Me InBroadway Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Original. Directed by Robert Alton
61 performances
1945
Brighten the CornerBroadway Lyceum Theatre. Original. Directed by Arthur O'Connell
29 performances

Worked with more than once

8 names
  • Lillian Burke 3 productions
  • Aida Conkey 3 productions
  • Morris Tepper 2 productions
  • Grace la Rue 2 productions
  • George Raymond 2 productions
  • George Magis 2 productions
  • Evelyn Bennett 2 productions
  • Betty Croke 2 productions

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