Jul 15 2008
Yes, You Know the Face: Charles Lane
It’s hard to believe it’s been one year since my all time favorite character actor, Charles Lane, died of natural causes. Lane was born in 2005 and died on July 9, 2007, at the age of 102.
You know who Lane is, even if you don’t recognize the name. Best known as Homer Bledsoe on the old Petticoat Junction TV series, Lane also guest starred on just about every popular show in the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s, including I Love Lucy, Bewitched, the Beverly Hillbilles and Dennis the Menace. And he was a popular face in hundreds of movies, including It’ a Wonderful Life and It’s a Mad Mad Mad World.
A documentary of his extraordinary life, titled “You Know the Face” is in the works. It should be a fitting tribute to one of Hollywood’s most prolific and recognizable character actors.
Photo: Promo Photo
