Charles Bronson

American actor (1921–2003)

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Lived 1921–2003, aged 82United States

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United States rank#134
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93 languages
Cross-language footprint
Rank in United States
#134
Actors
Era
1921–2003
Aged 82

Summary

Updated 2026-05-29

Granite-jawed action star who went from Pennsylvania coal mines to commanding blockbuster screens. Bronson's carved-from-stone look and muscular presence made him the go-to guy for tough-guy roles from the late 1950s onward.

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Charles Bronson was an American actor. He was known for his roles in action films and his "granite features and brawny physique". Bronson was born into extreme poverty in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania, a coal mining town in the Allegheny Mountains. Bronson's father, a miner, died when Bronson was young. Bronson himself worked in the mines as well until joining the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 to fight in World War II. After his service, he joined a theatrical troupe and studied acting. During the 1950s, he played various supporting roles in motion pictures and television, including antholog…

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