Charles Lane

Lane was one of last survivors of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

Lane was the father of actor Tom Lane.

Before becoming a actor, Lane was a insurance salesman.

Lane has appeared in over 250 films.

Charles Lane's role as rent collecter in the movie It's a Wonderful Life inspired the snide humorless chracter known as Blue-Haired Lawyer on The Simpsons.

Charles Lane celebrated his 100th birthday in January by suggesting he was still "available" for work!