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Actor
Birthday
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Birthplace
New York, New York, U.S.
Nationality
Languages
English
Parents
Walter Matthau, Carol Grace
Sibling
Lucy Saroyan
Education
University of Southern California, The Mirman School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
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Charles Matthau is known for acting.
Born in New York, New York, U.S. (age 63).
Charles Matthau has 7 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (7)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Charles Matthau (b. 1962, New York City), is a film and television director and actor and the son of actor Walter Matthau. He appeared as a child actor alongside his father in such films as Charley Varrick (1973), The Bad News Bears (1976) and House Calls (1978).
Among his directorial projects have been The Grass Harp, from a novella by Truman Capote, and the made-for-TV movie The Marriage Fool, both of which starred his father. He also directed Doin' Time on Planet Earth (1988), Her Minor Thing (2005) and Baby-O (2009).
"Charlie" Matthau was named after famed actor Charlie Chaplin, a personal friend of his father.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charles Matthau?
Charles Matthau is 63 years old, born on .
Where was Charles Matthau born?
Charles Matthau was born in New York, New York, U.S..
What movies or shows has Charles Matthau been in?
Charles Matthau has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hanging Up (2000), The Grass Harp (1996), Doin' Time on Planet Earth (1988), Buddy Buddy (1981), House Calls (1978).
What is Charles Matthau known for?
Charles Matthau is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charles Matthau (b. 1962, New York City), is a film and television director and actor and the son of actor…
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