Charles Thake (21 December 1927 – 12 May 2018) was a

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actor. Born in

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, Thake was known mainly for comic parts and for interpreting theatrical performances, as well as on television and radio. He has also contributed in stations of the Public Broadcasting Services. Began his career at the age of 15. He participated in television series as on the television drama ''F'Bahar Wiehed'' (1970s), the first

-language television series, which broadcast on

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. He took part as an actor in several foreign films like ''

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'' (2009), in his role as Hesquius where suffered minor facial injuries on the set when he collided with extras running during a scene., ''

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'' (1988), '' Midnight Express'' and '' Treasure in Malta'' (1963). He was also popular with the Maltese community in Australia. He was married to Lina, who died on 15 January 2017 at the age of 85, with whom he had six children. He died on 12 May 2018 at the age of 90.Actor Charles Thake passes away, aged 91
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