Charles Aidman

Biography

Charles Aidman originally planned a career as an attorney, but was sidetracked during World War II and naval officer training at DePaul university. During a speech class the instructor, who also headed the drama department, saw Aidman as ideal for a role in an upcoming play. "I did the play and enjoyed it. It was the first play I was in, in my life...I've been acting ever since."

Known For

Innerspace

as Speaker at Banquet

The Twilight Zone

as Bill

The Twilight Zone

as Ed Harrington

Little House on the Prairie

as Sam Dobkins

M*A*S*H

as Colonel Victor Bloodworth

The Wrong Man

as Jail Medical Attendant (uncredited)

Bonanza

as Jim Applegate

Magnum, P.I.

as James Randolph

The Six Million Dollar Man

as Bertram Lomax

Mission: Impossible

as General Envir Qaisette