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Quick facts for kids Charles K. Gerrard
Gerrard in 1922
Born	Charles Kavanagh (1883-12-20)20 December 1883 Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland, United Kingdom
Died	1 January 1969(1969-01-01) (aged 85) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1916–1934

Charles K. Gerrard (born December 20, 1883 – died January 1, 1969) was an actor from Ireland. He was famous for acting in many early movies. He was also known as Charles Kavanagh. Charles was the older brother of another actor and film director, Douglas Gerrard.

Charles K. Gerrard: An Actor's Life

Who Was Charles K. Gerrard?

Charles K. Gerrard was born in Carlow, Ireland, in 1883. He later moved to the United States. He became a well-known actor in the early days of cinema. He worked in films for nearly two decades. Charles passed away in New York City in 1969.

Charles K. Gerrard's Acting Career

Charles K. Gerrard started his acting career in 1916. He appeared in many silent films. Silent films were movies without spoken dialogue. Actors had to use their expressions and body language. They also used title cards to tell the story.

Early Films

In his early career, Charles acted in films like His Brother's Wife (1916). He also appeared in The Plow Girl (1916). He often played characters like counts, lords, or other important people. He worked steadily through the 1910s.

Still showing Gerrard (center) in Conceit, 1921

Later Roles

As movies changed, Charles continued to act. He appeared in films like Conceit (1921). He also had a role in When Knighthood Was in Flower (1922). In 1923, he played Sultan Saladin in Richard the Lion-Hearted.

When sound was added to movies, Charles adapted. He appeared in some early "talkies." One of his notable roles was Martin in the classic horror film Dracula (1931). He also had a small part in a Laurel and Hardy short film. This film was called Another Fine Mess (1930). His final film role was in 1934. It was in a movie called A Political Party.

Charles K. Gerrard's career shows how actors worked in the early film industry. He was part of the exciting time when movies were first becoming popular.