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	Charles also played a role in several movies including "Midnight Express" (1978), "Christopher Columbus", "Agora" (2009) with Rachel Weisz, a film that Thake said he enjoyed most among his many performances, "The Black Eagle" (1988) and "Treasure in Malta" (1963). He also took part in an episode of "The Protectors" (1972 TV series), an episode in season 2 of "Vendetta" (TV series 1966–1968), an episode of "Ticket to Ride" (1989 TV Series) and an episode of "Inside Story" (1986 TV Mini-Series).		Charles also played a role in several movies including "Midnight Express" (1978), "Christopher Columbus", "Agora" (2009) with Rachel Weisz, a film that Thake said he enjoyed most among his many performances, "The Black Eagle" (1988) and "Treasure in Malta" (1963). He also took part in an episode of "The Protectors" (1972 TV series), an episode in season 2 of "Vendetta" (TV series 1966–1968), an episode of "Ticket to Ride" (1989 TV Series) and an episode of "Inside Story" (1986 TV Mini-Series).

			[[File:Charles Thake receiving Midalja qadi tar-Repubblika.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Left\|Charles Thake.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Right\|Charles Thake receiving the "Midalja Għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika" on 13 December 2001
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	He was also popular among the Maltese community in Australia, whom he visited in 1982. He helped the missions in Guatemala.		He was also popular among the Maltese community in Australia, whom he visited in 1982. He helped the missions in Guatemala.

	As a ~~retiree~~, he helped in the archives department of [[PBS \| Public Broadcasting Services]], where he identified the films to help ~~broadcast~~ the film and television heritage for future generations. Charles was awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) on 13 December 2001.		As a pensioner, he helped in the archives department at [[PBS \| Public Broadcasting Services]], where he identified the films to help pass on the film and television heritage for future generations. Charles was awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) on 13 December 2001.

	Charles passed away on 12 May 2018 aged 91. His funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, [Naxxar].		Charles passed away on 12 May 2018 aged 91. His funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, [Naxxar].

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	Charles started his acting career aged 15 in a school production of Romeo and Juliet. In 1947 he started acting with [[Maleth]] and in [[British Institute]] productions. He underwent an intensive acting course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He went on to appear in numerous plays produced by Maleth, [[Atturi Theatre Group]] and [[MADC]]. He took part in various television series on Maltese TV including [[Nhar it-Tieġ ]], [[Inkwiet]] and [[F’Baħar Wieħed]], the first Maltese language television series, which broadcast on [[TVM\|Television Malta]]. He also produced several TV series.		Charles started his acting career aged 15 in a school production of Romeo and Juliet. In 1947 he started acting with [[Maleth]] and in [[British Institute]] productions. He underwent an intensive acting course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He went on to appear in numerous plays produced by Maleth, [[Atturi Theatre Group]] and [[MADC]]. He took part in various television series on Maltese TV including [[Nhar it-Tieġ ]], [[Inkwiet]] and [[F’Baħar Wieħed]], the first Maltese language television series, which broadcast on [[TVM\|Television Malta]]. He also produced several TV series.

	Charles also played a role in several movies including "Midnight Express" (1978), "Christopher Columbus", "Agora" (2009) with Rachel Weisz, a film that Thake said he enjoyed most among his many performances, "The Black Eagle" (1988) and "Treasure in Malta" (1963). He also took part in an episode of "The Protectors" (1972 TV series).		Charles also played a role in several movies including "Midnight Express" (1978), "Christopher Columbus", "Agora" (2009) with Rachel Weisz, a film that Thake said he enjoyed most among his many performances, "The Black Eagle" (1988) and "Treasure in Malta" (1963). He also took part in an episode of "The Protectors" (1972 TV series), an episode in season 2 of "Vendetta" (TV series 1966–1968), an episode of "Ticket to Ride" (1989 TV Series) and an episode of "Inside Story" (1986 TV Mini-Series).

	==Personal Life==		==Personal Life==

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	* [https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Thake-85740748780/ Charles Thake's Facebook page]		* [https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Thake-85740748780/ Charles Thake's Facebook page]

	[[Category:Charles Thake Photos]]		==See also==
			[[:Category:Charles Thake Photos]]

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	* [https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Thake-85740748780/ Charles Thake's Facebook page]		* [https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Thake-85740748780/ Charles Thake's Facebook page]

			[[Category:Charles Thake Photos]]

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	Charles married Lina on 2 August 1953 at St. Ignatius Church in [[San Ġiljan\|St. Julian's]] and was father of six children and many nephews. Lina died on 15 January 2017 at the age of 85.		Charles married Lina on 2 August 1953 at St. Ignatius Church in [[San Ġiljan\|St. Julian's]] and was father of six children and many nephews. Lina died on 15 January 2017 at the age of 85.

	He was also popular among the Maltese community in Australia, whom he visited in 1982~~, and had participated in missionary work~~ in Guatemala.		He was also popular among the Maltese community in Australia, whom he visited in 1982. He helped the missions in Guatemala.

	As a retiree, he helped in the archives department of [[PBS \| Public Broadcasting Services]], where he identified the films to help broadcast the film and television heritage for future generations. Charles was awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) on 13 December 2001.		As a retiree, he helped in the archives department of [[PBS \| Public Broadcasting Services]], where he identified the films to help broadcast the film and television heritage for future generations. Charles was awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) on 13 December 2001.

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	[[Category:People from Senglea]]		[[Category:People from Senglea]]

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[[File:Charles Thake.jpg|300px|thumb|Right|Charles Thake]]
'''Charles Thake''' (21 December 1927 - 12 May 2018) was an actor born in [[Senglea]] and known mainly for comic parts and for interpreting theatrical performances, as well as on television and radio.

==Acting Career==
Charles started his acting career aged 15 in a school production of Romeo and Juliet. In 1947 he started acting with [[Maleth]] and in [[British Institute]] productions. He underwent an intensive acting course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He went on to appear in numerous plays produced by Maleth, [[Atturi Theatre Group]] and [[MADC]]. He took part in various television series on Maltese TV including [[Nhar it-Tieġ ]], [[Inkwiet]] and [[F’Baħar Wieħed]], the first Maltese language television series, which broadcast on [[TVM|Television Malta]]. He also produced several TV series.

Charles also played a role in several movies including "Midnight Express" (1978), "Christopher Columbus", "Agora" (2009) with Rachel Weisz, a film that Thake said he enjoyed most among his many performances, "The Black Eagle" (1988) and "Treasure in Malta" (1963). He also took part in an episode of "The Protectors" (1972 TV series).

==Personal Life==
Charles joined the civil service as a clerk typist and in 1952 was appointed welfare officer, a position he occupied for 33 years.

Charles married Lina on 2 August 1953 at St. Ignatius Church in [[San Ġiljan|St. Julian's]] and was father of six children and many nephews. Lina died on 15 January 2017 at the age of 85.

He was also popular among the Maltese community in Australia, whom he visited in 1982, and had participated in missionary work in Guatemala.

As a retiree, he helped in the archives department of [[PBS | Public Broadcasting Services]], where he identified the films to help broadcast the film and television heritage for future generations. Charles was awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) on 13 December 2001.

Charles passed away on 12 May 2018 aged 91. His funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, [Naxxar].

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Z-zN7D_PM Charles Thake tribute]
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0856879/ Charles Thake on IMDB]
* [https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Thake-85740748780/ Charles Thake's Facebook page]

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[[Category:Born in 1927]]
[[Category:Died in 2018]]
[[Category:Maltese actors]]
[[Category:People from Senglea]]