Charles Lane: Hollywood Character Actor Dies at 102

Charles Lane was an American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television shows. Born Charles Gerstle Levison on January 26, 1905, in San Francisco, he began on stage in the Pasadena Playhouse.

He often played grumpy officials, tax collectors and businessmen in Frank Capra films such as You Can't Take It with You and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. On television he played Homer Bedloe on Petticoat Junction and appeared on I Love Lucy and The Lucy Show.

Lane worked in the business for over 70 years, with more than 250 film roles. He continued to act into his 90s. Lane died in Los Angeles on July 9, 2007, at age 102.

Achievements: Over 250 film roles, Frank Capra regular, Homer Bedloe on Petticoat Junction.

Birth: January 26, 1905 - San Francisco, California.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He worked with Lucille Ball on several of her sitcoms.