Charles Aidman

Television actor in various series

Charles Aidman - Television actor in various series
Born

January 21st, 1925
100 years ago

Died

November 7th, 1993
32 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

An American actor with a distinguished career in television, played prominent roles in several popular series. Appeared as a regular on the anthology series 'The Twilight Zone' and starred in 'M*A*S*H' as well as other notable television programs. In addition to acting, contributed as a writer and director, enhancing the depth of his storytelling abilities. His performances gained recognition for their depth and nuance, making significant impressions on audiences over the decades.

Appeared in 'The Twilight Zone'

Starred in 'M*A*S*H'

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