What shows has Richard Carle appeared in?

Richard Carle has appeared in Arms and the Girl, Jumping Jupiter, Mam'selle 'Awkins, Mary's Lamb, The Broadway Whirl, The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl, The Maid and the Mummy, The Mayor of Tokio, The Tenderfoot.

What roles has Richard Carle played?

Richard Carle has played roles as Director, Producer, Performer, Writer, Lyricist, Composer, Choreographer.

Can I see Richard Carle at Sing with the Stars?

Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with Richard Carle. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen. Visit singwiththestars.com/invite.

Richard Carle

Arms and the Girl The Broadway Whirl The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl Jumping Jupiter The Maid and the Mummy Mary's Lamb Mam'selle 'Awkins The Mayor of Tokio The Tenderfoot

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Richard Carle is a Broadway performer known for Arms and the Girl, The Broadway Whirl, The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl, Jumping Jupiter, The Maid and the Mummy, Mary's Lamb, Mam'selle 'Awkins, The Mayor of Tokio, and The Tenderfoot. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.

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About

Richard Carle, born Charles Nicholas Carleton on July 7, 1871, in Somerville, Massachusetts, was an American actor, composer, book writer, playwright, and stage director whose career spanned both Broadway and film. He died on June 28, 1941, in North Hollywood, California, from a heart attack.

Carle's stage career brought him to prominent venues in New York, London, and Chicago. Among his notable roles, he played J. Offenbach Gaggs in The Casino Girl in 1900 and Algy Cuffs in The Belle of Bohemia in London in 1901. His Broadway work extended from 1898 to 1930 and encompassed performing, composing, and writing book material for productions. He starred in Mary's Lamb and appeared in Arms and the Girl, the revue The Broadway Whirl, and the musical The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl, among other productions.

In addition to his stage work, Carle appeared in more than 130 films between 1915 and 1941. His personal papers from 1900 to 1941 are held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Carle was married twice. His first wife was Ella Samantha Clifford, with whom he had one child. Following Clifford's death, he married Laura Casner.

Personal Details

Born: July 7, 1871
Hometown: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Died: June 28, 1941

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Richard Carle?: Richard Carle is a Broadway performer known for Arms and the Girl, The Broadway Whirl, The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl, Jumping Jupiter, The Maid and the Mummy, Mary's Lamb, Mam'selle 'Awkins, The Mayor of Tokio, and The Tenderfoot. Richard Carle, born Charles Nicholas Carleton on July 7, 1871, in Somerville, Massachusetts, was an American actor, composer, book writer, playwright, and stage director whose career spanned both Broadway and film. He died on June 28, 1941, in North Hollywood, California, from a heart attack. Carle'...
What shows has Richard Carle appeared in?: Richard Carle has appeared in Arms and the Girl, The Broadway Whirl, The Hurdy-Gurdy Girl, Jumping Jupiter, The Maid and the Mummy, Mary's Lamb, Mam'selle 'Awkins, The Mayor of Tokio, and The Tenderfoot.
What roles has Richard Carle played?: Richard Carle has played roles as Director, Producer, Performer, Writer, Lyricist, Composer, Choreographer.
Can I see Richard Carle at Sing with the Stars?: Sing with the Stars hosts invite only karaoke nights with real Broadway performers in NYC. Request an invite and let us know you'd love to sing with Richard Carle. The more people who request someone, the more likely we are to make it happen.