Musicians · 1927–2011

Charlie Callas

American actor, comedian, and jazz drummer (1927-2011)

Born
20 December 1927
Brooklyn
Died
27 January 2011
Las Vegas
Country
United States
Active
1967–

Biography

Charlie Callas was a jazz musician. Charlie Callas was born on 20 December 1927 in Brooklyn and died on 27 January 2011 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under stand-up comedy and black comedy.

Charlie Callas (born Charles Callias; December 20, 1927 – January 27, 2011) was an American actor and comedian. He was most commonly known for his work with Mel Brooks, Jerry Lewis, and Dean Martin, and his many stand-up appearances on television talk shows in the 1970s. He was also known for his role as Malcolm Argos, the restaurant owner and former con man, on the Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner television series Switch (1975–1978). Callas was also known as the voice of Elliott the Dragon in Disney's live-action/animated musical film Pete's Dragon (1977).

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Frequently asked questions

When and where was Charlie Callas born?

Charlie Callas was born 20 December 1927 in Brooklyn.

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