Charles Webster was born on November 4th, 1884 in London, England. He was the son of a tailor and grew up in a working-class family. His parents encouraged him to pursue his dream of becoming an actor, and he attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, he made his debut on the London stage in 1906.
Webster quickly became a popular actor in London, appearing in a number of plays and films. He was known for his natural charm and charisma, which endeared him to audiences. He also developed a reputation as a reliable and dependable performer, and he was cast in a number of leading roles. In 1910, he made his first film appearance in The King's Messenger.
During the 1920s, Webster had a number of successful roles, including appearances in some of the earliest sound films. He also had a role in Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger in 1927. In 1929, he made his Broadway debut in the play The Trial of Mary Dugan.
In the 1930s, Webster moved to Hollywood and appeared in a number of films, including The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Invisible Man, and The Adventures of Robin Hood. Throughout the decade, he continued to appear in a mix of both film and theater productions.
In the 1940s, Webster appeared in a number of war films, such as The Way Ahead, and had a role in the classic film The Third Man. He also had a number of stage roles, including roles in the Shakespeare plays Antony and Cleopatra and Macbeth.
Webster continued to appear in both film and theater productions throughout the 1950s. He had a role in the 1955 classic The Ladykillers, and also appeared in a number of television productions.
Charles Webster retired from acting in the 1960s and passed away in 1971. He is remembered as an iconic British actor, and his legacy continues to live on.
