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Charles Ludlam

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
9Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 12, 1943
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Charles Ludlam Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Charles Ludlam reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Charles Ludlam's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Charles Ludlam's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Doomed Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Charles Ludlam Movies Ranked

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

★7.5
Doomed Love (1983) movie poster
★7.5

Doomed Love: Depressed after losing his lover a long time ago, Andre visits a psychiatrist. While in the doctor's waiting room, he st

Doomed Love

1983•Drama
★7.3
Lupe (1967) movie poster
★7.3

Lupe: The film — a mix of music, colors, abstract scenes and little dialogue — is based loosely on the life and death of Mexic

Lupe

1967•Comedy
★7.0
Underground and Emigrants (1976) movie poster
★7.0

Underground and Emigrants: In this film, outspokenly homosexual filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim has documented his encounters with friends in the New

Underground and Emigrants

1976•Documentary
★6.2
The Big Easy (1986) movie poster
★6.2

The Big Easy: Remy McSwain is a New Orleans police lieutenant who investigates the murder of a local mobster. His investigation leads

The Big Easy

1986•Drama
★6.2
Impostors (1979) movie poster
★6.2

Impostors: One of Mark Rappaport's later narratives (which won the Gold Hugo for Best First Feature at the Chicago International Fi

Impostors

1979•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Charles Ludlam has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Reel Six: Charles Ludlam’s Grand Tarot - Flop Similar →
1986 The Big Easy Lamar Parmentel Average Similar →
1986 Forever, Lulu Harvey Flop Similar →
1983 Doomed Love Couple on TV Super Hit Similar →
1979 Impostors Chuckie Average Similar →
1976 Underground and Emigrants Self Hit Similar →
1971 Pink Narcissus Salesman / Bar owner / Blind man / Pizza maker / Hindu dancer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 Flaming Twenties - Flop Similar →
1967 Lupe - Hit Similar →

Charles Ludlam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Ludlam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Ludlam is "Doomed Love" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Charles Ludlam acted in?

Charles Ludlam has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Ludlam?

Other notable films include "Lupe", "Underground and Emigrants", and "The Big Easy".

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