Carl William Demarest (February 27, 1892 – December 27, 1983) was an American
character actor, known for playing Uncle Charley in
My Three Sons. A veteran of
World War I, Demarest became a prolific
film and
television actor, working on over 140 films, beginning in 1926 and ending in the 1970s. He frequently played crusty but good-hearted roles.