Charles Busch - Actor Profile

Charles Busch

Acting
18Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1954

About Charles Busch

Charles Louis Busch (born August 23, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, playwright and female impersonator, known for his appearances on stage in his own camp style plays and in film and television. He wrote and starred in his early plays Off-off-Broadway beginning in 1978, generally in drag roles, and also acted in the works of other playwrights. He also wrote for television and began to act in films and on television in the late 1990s. His best known play is The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (2000), which was a success on Broadway.

Best Charles Busch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles Busch's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Addams Family Values (1993) movie poster
★7.0

Addams Family Values — Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gome

Addams Family Values

1993•Comedy
★6.7
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002) movie poster
★6.7

Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star — In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, an

Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star

2002•Documentary
★6.7
It Could Happen to You (1994) movie poster
★6.7

It Could Happen to You — Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi,

It Could Happen to You

1994•Comedy
★6.7
Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition (2006) movie poster
★6.7

Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition — An overview of the iconic actresses' legendary careers, as well as the rivalry that colored "What Ever Happened to Baby

Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition

2006•Documentary
★6.5
Die, Mommie, Die! (2003) movie poster
★6.5

Die, Mommie, Die! — Angela Arden is a washed up, has-been singing star who is trapped in a hateful marriage to film producer Sol Sussman. In

Die, Mommie, Die!

2003•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Busch.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 The Sixth Reel Jimmy Flop Similar →
2020 The Confession of Lily Dare Lily Dare Flop Similar →
2017 The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin Self Average Similar →
2006 Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition Self Hit Similar →
2006 A Very Serious Person Jan Average Similar →
2005 The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch Leading Lady Average Similar →
2005 How Real is 'The Star'? Self Average Similar →
2005 Her Royal Escape to Love - Flop Similar →
2003 Die, Mommie, Die! Angela / Barbara Arden Hit Similar →
2002 Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star Self - Playwright / Crawford Historian Hit Similar →
2001 Rescued from the Closet Self Average Similar →
2000 Psycho Beach Party Captain Monica Stark Average Similar →
1997 Dragtime Self Flop Similar →
1997 Trouble on the Corner Ms. Ellen Flop Similar →
1995 Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly! - Flop Similar →
1994 It Could Happen to You Timothy Hit Similar →
1993 Addams Family Values Countess Cousin Aphasia du Berry Hit Similar →
N/A Midnight Men: A John Schlesinger and Michael Childers Story - Flop Similar →

Charles Busch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Busch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Busch is "Addams Family Values" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Charles Busch acted in?

Charles Busch has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Busch?

Other notable films include "Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star", "It Could Happen to You", and "Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition".