Charles Ludlam

Biography

Charles Braun Ludlam was born on April 12, 1943, in Floral Park, New York, to Marjorie and Joseph William Ludlam. He attended Harborfields High School and later Hofstra University, where he earned a degree in dramatic literature. As an actor, director, and playwright, Ludlam's notable roles include Lamar Parmentel in "The Big Easy" (1986).