Charlie Callas

Actor/comedian

Died when: 83 years 38 days (997 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Charlie Callas (born Charles Callias;December 20, 1924 – 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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